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)
Serpentine
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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Deep inside I'm hiding
Deep inside my every word I cry (alone I cry)
Deep inside I'm heartless
Deep inside regardless
Kill for me, my every word a lie
When tears and dreams go wild when
Deep inside comedian for life
Say will I die for you?
See I was always there to run
Will I deny for you?
The smiling scarecrow on your tongue
Say will I die for you?
See I was always there to run
Say will I die for you?
Deep inside I'm dying
Deep inside I'm crying
Speak to me the words
Of love and trust!
(I feel distrust)
Burn for me my neon world to dust!
Say will I die for you
And in the distance I'm alive
And in the distance neon lights
So far away from me
And in the distance I'm alive
And in the distant smile I'll pass on by
And cross the plans you made,
The suns you burned
The distance walks away
Say will I die for you
The lyrics of Flowing Tears's song Serpentine depict a person who is struggling with inner turmoil and feelings of deception. The singer admits to feeling dead inside and constantly hiding their true emotions from others. They confess to being heartless and willing to lie to others to protect themselves. At the same time, they admit to feeling like a child inside, full of tears and dreams that run wild. The singer questions whether they would die or deny for someone else, suggesting a struggle with their own sense of self-worth and a desire to please others at any cost. In the end, the singer pleads for someone to speak words of love and trust to them and to burn down their artificial, superficial world.
The lyrics of Serpentine deal with emotional pain, fear, and a sense of alienation. The repeated phrase "deep inside" suggests a sense of inner turmoil that the singer is struggling to deal with. The reference to being a "comedian for life" suggests a desire to mask one's true feelings and emotions behind a façade of jokes and humor. The song's lyrics touch on themes of authenticity, self-worth, and the complex ways in which our emotions can influence our behavior and relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep inside I'm dying
My inner self is slowly withering away
Deep inside I'm hiding
I'm trying to conceal my vulnerability from others
Deep inside my every word I cry (alone I cry)
Despite acting strong, my words are a reflection of my internal pain
Deep inside I'm heartless
My emotional numbness is deeply embedded within me
Deep inside regardless
My inner turmoil won't change despite outside influences
Kill for me, my every word a lie
I'm capable of manipulating people to serve my own interests
Deep inside a child
Despite my facade of maturity, I still feel like a vulnerable child inside
When tears and dreams go wild when
My emotions fluctuate greatly and can be uncontrollable
Deep inside comedian for life
I use humor as a coping mechanism to hide my internal struggles
Say will I die for you?
Are you worth sacrificing my life for?
See I was always there to run
I am constantly seeking escape from my problems and fears
Will I deny for you?
Am I willing to betray my true self to please you?
The smiling scarecrow on your tongue
Your flattery and false promises are like a grin on a deceitful scarecrow
Speak to me the words of love and trust! (I feel distrust)
Despite wanting reassurance and affirmation, I struggle to trust those words
Burn for me my neon world to dust!
I want all my superficial and empty distractions to be destroyed
And in the distance I'm alive
My emotional distance is a form of self-preservation
And in the distance neon lights
The allure of flashy and superficial things can still be felt, despite being distant
So far away from me
I'm isolated from everything that once felt familiar and comforting
And in the distant smile I'll pass on by
I'll put on a false smile and move along despite my internal struggles
And cross the plans you made, the suns you burned
I'll disregard or even sabotage your plans and hard work in order to avoid facing my own issues
The distance walks away
My emotional distance only grows further as time passes
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