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)
Rain of a Thousand Years
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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Fell the rain of a thousand years.
In your smile,
Burns the pain of a million fallen tears.
In your mind,
The shades of the fear that dreams went wrong.
All your life,
Played part in a scene you don't belong.
Only the night can save,
We were lost before the start.
Only this time we break,
And forever torn apart,
We'll never meet again...
In your eyes,
Fell the rain of a thousand years.
In your heart,
Lies the doubt of a million wasted tears.
In your thoughts,
So aware we ignore that dreams corrode.
All your life,
Try to walk under seals of all the load.
See the pain in your eyes...
No more will I take it
See the pain in your smile...
Right here I will break this
In your eyes,
Found the rain of a thousand years.
In your smile,
Lies the pain of a million fallen tears.
Only the silent rain,
Know we're lost before the start.
Only this time escape,
And forever torn apart,
We'll never meet again...
4. Grey
The lyrics of Flowing Tears's song "Rain of a Thousand Years" depict the emotional and mental struggles of a person who has been burdened with the pain and fears of the past. The first stanza talks about how the person's eyes hold the rain of a thousand years, suggesting that they have experienced a lot of pain, grief, and sadness. The second line refers to the smile that burns with the pain of a million fallen tears, meaning that the person has suffered so much that even their happy moments are tainted with agony. In the next line, the lyrics talk about the person's mind and how it is haunted by fears of dreams gone wrong, indicating that they may have had ambitions and aspirations that didn't come to fruition. The last line of the stanza talks about how the person has lived their entire life playing a part in a scene that they don't belong to, highlighting their lack of connection to their surroundings.
The chorus talks about how the night can save the person from their troubles, suggesting that they may find solace in darkness when the world around them is chaotic. The lyrics mention that they were lost before the start, indicating that they may have been struggling for a long time, and the current situation is just a continuation of their previous struggles. The second line of the chorus talks about how the situation is dire, and the person is forever torn apart. The final line speaks of their future, where they will never meet again, suggesting that they are moving on from their past and may never return to it.
The lyrics of the next stanza are similar to the first one, except they focus on the person's heart and thoughts. The lyrics mention how the person's heart is filled with doubts of a million wasted tears, indicating that they have lost faith in their ability to heal and move on. The next line talks about how the person is aware of the corrosive power of unfulfilled dreams. The last line of the stanza talks about how the person has tried to live under seals of all the load, suggesting that they have tried to manage their burdens but have failed to do so successfully.
In the bridge, the lyrics talk about the pain that the person is experiencing. The lyrics mention how the pain in the person's eyes and smile is visible, suggesting that they have been trying to hide their struggles. The next line talks about how the person will no longer take the pain, indicating that they may be at their breaking point. The following line talks about how the singer will help the person break free from their pain.
The final chorus repeats the lyrics of the first chorus, with minor variations. The lyrics highlight the fact that the person is lost and torn apart, and they may never meet again.
Line by Line Meaning
In your eyes,
You carry the burden of numerous years of sadness and despair in your eyes.
Fell the rain of a thousand years.
Your eyes reflect an endless downpour of tears that represent countless years of sorrow.
In your smile,
Your smile is tainted by the weight of a million tears shed in pain.
Burns the pain of a million fallen tears.
Your face betrays the struggle and suffering that you've experienced throughout your life.
In your mind,
Your thoughts are cluttered with the shadows of fear and uncertainty that have stemmed from unfulfilled dreams.
The shades of the fear that dreams went wrong.
You are haunted by the ghosts of dreams that failed to materialize and the uncertainties they leave behind.
All your life,
Your existence has been defined by a sense of displacement and not belonging.
Played part in a scene you don't belong.
You feel like you've always been a spectator in your own life; a bystander in a stage play you never wanted to be in.
Only the night can save,
The only refuge from the pain and despair you feel is the comforting darkness of the night.
We were lost before the start.
All along, we were headed towards a destination of sadness and misery, with no idea of the path we were treading.
Only this time we break,
This is the moment that everything comes crashing down, and we know that we can't hold on any longer.
And forever torn apart,
We know that we'll never be the same again, and that the scars of this pain will last forever.
We'll never meet again...
This pain and sadness will drive us apart forever, and we'll never have the chance to connect again.
In your heart,
Your heart is filled with doubt and uncertainty, a million regrets that you can't shake off.
Lies the doubt of a million wasted years.
You regret the time you've wasted, and the things you could have done differently if only you'd been more certain of yourself.
In your thoughts,
Your thoughts are consumed by the corrosive nature of unfulfilled dreams, and the fear they generate.
So aware we ignore that dreams corrode.
We know that dreams that go unfulfilled can be painful and corrosive, but we ignore the warning signs all too often.
All your life,
You've struggled to bear the weight of everyone's expectations and judgments, with little respite.
Try to walk under seals of all the load.
Despite the weight that you carry on your shoulders, you try your best to walk forward, bearing the weight of everything that life has thrown at you.
See the pain in your eyes...
The pain that you carry in your eyes is visible to all who choose to look, an unmistakable reflection of the suffering you've endured.
No more will I take it
You've had enough of this suffering, and you're no longer willing to carry it on your own.
See the pain in your smile...
Your smile hides a great deal of pain and suffering, and serves as a mask to hide the true extent of your despair.
Right here I will break this
You've decided to break free from the burden of sadness and despair that you've been carrying, and start afresh.
Found the rain of a thousand years.
You've finally encountered the type of endless rain that has been drowning you for years.
Only the silent rain,
The only respite from the pain and suffering you feel is the gentle embrace of silence that only rain can provide.
Know we're lost before the start.
We know that we were doomed from the outset, with no chance of avoiding the pain that would eventually catch up with us.
Only this time escape,
This is our last chance to escape the pain and move forward, free from the burden of sadness and despair.
And forever torn apart,
We know that we'll never be the same again, but we're willing to take that chance to free ourselves from the weight that we've been carrying all these years.
We'll never meet again...
This pain and suffering will drive us apart forever, but we're willing to take that risk to be free from the pain of the past.
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.