With the release of Serpentine two years later, the band would build on the work they did with Jade, adding a slightly more up tempo, less depressing sound. After the release of Serpentine, Stefanie Duchêne had to leave the band. Her pregnancy was incompatible with the high sights of the band. She is currently working on her solo career. Their current vocalist is Helen Vogt. With a sound similar to that of Serpentine, and Vogt's vocal similarities with Stefanie Duchêne's vocals, the band released their 5th studio album, Razorbliss.
On October 20, 2004, just seven months after the release of "Razorbliss", two founding members of Flowing Tears, Björn Lorson and Cristian Zimmer, died in a car accident.
Exactly 4 years after the accident, on October 20, 2008 they released their sixth studio album, titled Thy Kingdom Gone. It is a concept album containing 12 songs, along with artwork made by Seth Siro Anton, who is known for doing artwork with Moonspell, Soilwork, and Paradise Lost.
Final line-up
* Helen Vogt - Vocals (2004-2014)
* Benjamin Buss - Guitars, programming, keyboards (1994-2014)
* David Vogt - Bass guitar (2007-2014)
* Stefen Gemballa - Drums (2002-2014)
Former members
* Lena Fischer - Keyboards (1994-c. 1995)
* Björn Lorson - Guitar (1994-2004) RIP
* Manfred Bersin - Vocals (1994-1996); Guitar (1996-c. 1999)
* Cristian Zimmer - Drums (1994-1997) RIP
* Stefanie Duchêne - Vocals (1998-2004)
* Eric Hilt - Drums (1998-2000)
* Mike Voltz - Keyboard (2000)
* Frédéric Lesny - Bass (1996-2007)
Maladine
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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Save your breath for the set of dawn
Will we ever leave?
Close your eyes to see
Never trust!
They would kill the first
Lucifer released
Maladine
You hold the stars we always dreamt of
Never leave
You are the salt in every teardrop
And when the sky is hurt, but there's no pain
Say will you leave me?
Dead inside and free
Stand and wait for your miracle
Sell your misery
Sleep in your belief
Swallow dust!
Would you raise a word?
Lucifer deceived
Maladine
You hold the stars we always dreamt of
Never leave
You are the salt in every teardrop
And when the sky is hurt, but there's no pain
Say will you leave me?
The lyrics of Flowing Tears' song Maladine convey a sense of desperation and a search for hope amidst the pain and turmoil of life. The opening line, "Burn your eyes in me," suggests a desire for intense emotional connection, but in the following line we see a note of resignation - "Save your breath for the set of dawn / Will we ever leave?" The singer seems to feel trapped and doubtful about the possibility of escape.
The lyric "Close your eyes to see" suggests a kind of inner vision or intuition that requires shutting out external noise and distraction. The line "Never trust! They would kill the first" speaks to a sense of paranoia and mistrust of others, perhaps due to past betrayals. The mention of "Lucifer released" adds a dark, ominous undertone to the lyrics, as if the singer is grappling with their own sense of morality and struggle against the forces of darkness.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea of hope and transcendence in the face of pain and suffering. The repeated phrase "You hold the stars we always dreamt of" suggests a sense of awe and wonder at the possibilities of life, while the line "You are the salt in every teardrop" implies a kind of redemptive quality to even the most painful experiences. The final line "Say will you leave me?" speaks to a sense of vulnerability and dependence on this unnamed presence - the "maladine" of the song's title.
Line by Line Meaning
Burn your eyes in me
Look deeply into my soul
Save your breath for the set of dawn
Don't waste your energy now. Wait for the right moment to act
Will we ever leave?
Will we ever escape this situation?
Close your eyes to see
Sometimes we can see things more clearly when we close our physical eyes
Never trust!
Be cautious and don't trust others blindly
They would kill the first
People can be cruel and violent, even towards those they supposedly care about
Lucifer released
Referring to Satan, the embodiment of evil
Maladine
Name/title of a person/thing that means a lot to the artist
You hold the stars we always dreamt of
Maladine represents the artist's hopes and aspirations
Never leave
Speaker wants Maladine to always be present and supportive
You are the salt in every teardrop
Maladine provides comfort in times of sadness
And when the sky is hurt, but there's no pain
A metaphorical description of a situation where something is alarming, but there are no physical signs of distress
Say will you leave me?
Is Maladine going to abandon the singer?
Dead inside and free
The singer feels empty, but also liberated from the burdens of emotion
Stand and wait for your miracle
Even when things seem hopeless, keep your faith and wait for a miracle to happen
Sell your misery
Don't cling to your pain, let go of it and move on
Sleep in your belief
Have faith and trust in what you believe in
Swallow dust!
Ignore the negative things that come your way
Would you raise a word?
Would you speak up against injustice or remain silent?
Lucifer deceived
Satan has misled people into believing lies and falsehood
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