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)
The Day You Took My Breath
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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when all we built broke inside
the day you took my breath
when all the earth fell down for me
the day you took my breath
the fading breath of a candle blown
the day you took my breath
when all my fragile dreams were dreamt
I cry me a river
I cry me a lake
I cry me an ocean
and the salt in its water are the words you said
a new street
a longing search
the breath of time
back to a crossroad
I've gone to blackest waters
please don't kill me again
The song "The Day You Took My Breath" by Flowing Tears & Withered Flowers speaks of heartbreak and the feeling of being completely shattered when a relationship comes to an end. The lyrics are emotional and raw, expressing the pain and sorrow that comes with losing someone who was a major part of your life. The repetition of the line "the day you took my breath" creates a sense of finality and emphasizes the impact of the breakup on the singer.
The first verse speaks of the moment when everything fell apart, when "all we built broke inside." The line "when all the earth fell down for me" suggests that the singer's world collapsed around them when the relationship ended. The second verse uses vivid imagery to describe the feeling of slowly fading away after the breakup, comparing the singer's dying breath to that of a candle being blown out. The last two lines of this verse express the sadness of losing one's dreams along with the person they loved.
The chorus depicts the singer's intense grief and the seemingly endless tears they shed after the breakup. The metaphor of crying a river, lake, and ocean emphasize the overwhelming nature of the pain. The final line of the chorus, "and the salt in its water are the words you said," suggests that the pain is being caused by hurtful words spoken during the breakup.
The bridge of the song takes the listener through the singer's emotional journey as they search for a way to move on. The metaphor of a "new street" and "longing search" implies that the singer is trying to find a new path or direction in life. They are in the midst of healing, but the process is painful and the memories of the past keep coming back.
The final verse expresses the singer's fear of being hurt again. They have gone through the darkest of emotions and come out the other side, but they are afraid of the pain that could come with opening up to someone again. The line "please don't kill me again" is a plea for the next person to treat them with care and kindness, and not to hurt them in the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
the day you took my breath
The moment when you took my spirit away
when all we built broke inside
All the foundations we laid together crumbled from within
when all the earth fell down for me
My whole world shattered into pieces
the fading breath of a candle blown
My life force extinguished in an instant
when all my fragile dreams were dreamt
The last of my vulnerable aspirations were shattered
I cry me a river
I shed countless tears
I cry me a lake
I weep to the point of drowning
I cry me an ocean
I cry an immeasurable amount
and the salt in its water are the words you said
Your hurtful words are the reason for my anguish
a new street
Starting over again
a longing search
A pursuit for something missing
the breath of time
The passage of time that never stops
back to a crossroad
Returning to a point of decision
I've gone to blackest waters
I have descended into the depths of despair
please don't kill me again
Please don't break my spirit once more
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel
Happy to find a space with people who like bands like this one. There was a time when all of them came together with their magical music: The 3rd and the mortal, the gathering, Theatre of tragedy, Paradigma, Left Hand solution, Flowing Tears & withered flowers, early within temptation, Trail of Tears, Tristania.... even early nightwish had that feel...
Lara River
the day you took my breath when all we built broke inside the day you took my breath when all the earth fell down for me the day you took my breath the fading breath of a candle blown the day you took my breath when all my fragile dreams were dreamt I cry me a river I cry me a lake I cry me an ocean and the salt in its water are the words you said a new street a longing search the breath of time back to a crossroad I've gone to blackest waters please don't kill me again
Simina Mazureac
hey, was my pleasure! Actually, it is my favourite flowing tears song and I thought it will be nice to be on youtube aswell:) enjoy iy
HeartnSoul99
thanks for the post, but can you tell us where this song comes from (doesn't seem to appear on their regular albums ,is it a single?) thanks in advance...a nice amazing song, atypical in production too.
CalamityCain
Okay, looks like there are a few fans of the band around. I need your help, people. After I broke up with my girl friend I just couldn't bear listening to this band for quite a long time. But lately I've been looking everywhere for a particular Flowing Tears song. Well, at least I'm 95 % sure that it was a Flowing Tears song. All I got are fragments of the lyrics. There's a line that goes something like "Unreal the scene to leave with the morning train" and a line about a "nail in the wall"
A
There's mention of nail in the song "The one that I drowned"
Bear On Guitar
Flowing Tears & Withered Flowers - Odium, that's the one.
CalamityCain
@siminaaa Well, that was really fast. And it's also the exact song I was looking for. Odium... it still hurts, but now it's almost in a good way. Thank you very, very much for your help. I really appreciate it and I won't forget it!
HeartnSoul99
oh thanks for the references, didn't know this album yet....take care
Anna Jóźwiak
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