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)
Radium Angel
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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Or turn a stone to gold
If you could heal an abandoned soul
Would your word be sold?
If you could sing with the siren's song
Break the Chinese Wall
And if you could speak with the devil's tongue
Hide where stars have gone down
Watch the eyes in the face of God
Mind their light at sundown
Use the arms in the grace of God
If you could see where the diamonds grow
Or turn a soul to stone
And if you could be just the fool next door
Say would you long for more?
Hide where stars have gone down
Watch the eyes in the face of God
Mind their light at sundown
Use the arms in the grace of God
Your eyes will turn the holy way
Deny the war forever
We build our walls to keep us sane
And out of love we sail
The lyrics to Flowing Tears's song Radium Angel are a conversation about personal value and one's willingness to compromise their own values in pursuit of power or wealth. The opening lines lay out a hypothetical scenario: if one was able to access diamonds or turn stone into gold, and was able to heal those who have been abandoned, would they be willing to sell out their beliefs for profit? The lyrics then move on to more grandiose scenarios, asking if one could break down barriers, speak with the devil, and bring down entire empires, would they still be true to themselves.
The refrain of the song, "Hide where stars have gone down, watch the eyes in the face of God, mind their light at sundown, use the arms in the grace of God" seems to suggest that there is a spiritual path towards authenticity and inner strength. By connecting with a higher power, we are able to find a sense of purpose and meaning.
The final lines of the song, "Your eyes will turn the holy way, deny the war forever, we build our walls to keep us sane, and out of love we sail" further reinforces the idea that true strength comes from within, and that we must always strive towards a better version of ourselves. Even in the face of adversity and a society that values power and material success, we can choose to reject those values and instead follow a path of love and self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could see where the diamonds grow
If you were able to see and understand the origins of precious things and people in life
Or turn a stone to gold
Or have the incredible power to transform the ordinary into something valuable
If you could heal an abandoned soul
If you had the ability to mend someone’s broken spirit when they have lost all hope
Would your word be sold?
Would you be willing to give up your beliefs and principles for material gain?
If you could sing with the siren's song
If you had the beauty and charm to captivate people's hearts and minds with your voice and seduction
Break the Chinese Wall
Destroy the obstacles and barriers that divide us and prevent us from connecting with others
And if you could speak with the devil's tongue
And if you were able to be cunning and deceitful like the most evil entity in folklore
Bring Babylon to fall
Cause the most powerful rulers and empires to collapse and lose their power
Hide where stars have gone down
Seek refuge in the peaceful and unknown places of the world
Watch the eyes in the face of God
Observe the wonders of life and the universe as a testament to a higher power
Mind their light at sundown
Be grateful for the beauty of the sunset and the opportunity to start again tomorrow
Use the arms in the grace of God
Embrace the world with love, kindness, and compassion, as if being guided by a divine entity
Or turn a soul to stone
Or have the power to destroy someone’s spirit with your words or actions
And if you could be just the fool next door
And if you could go unnoticed and unseen, appearing unremarkable to those around you
Say would you long for more?
Would you still crave and desire more out of life and the world around you?
Your eyes will turn the holy way
Your perspective and priorities will shift towards what is pure, righteous and of spiritual significance
Deny the war forever
Rejecting the idea of war and conflict as the means of resolving disputes and promoting peace
We build our walls to keep us sane
We erect barriers and boundaries around ourselves to protect our mental and emotional wellbeing from external stresses
And out of love we sail
And we embark on journeys or ventures out of pure love and affection for others, without any personal gain or profit
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