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 One I Drowned
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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water, water, relieve my pain and let me in
fire, fire, paint all your flames on my skin
fire, fire, burn deep and purify my sin
water, water, take on your child for dying
father, father, I know I promised you to swim
I am the nail to hold your door
I am the light you ll never find
I am the sun of far gone times
I am the sun of far gone life
you drown in a lake of fire, my blame divine are you
how deep are the scars in your head? As deep as once your screw?
and now that you burned your wings, say how it feels to be denied?
how sweet is the darkest fire, when the water by your side?
I am the plastic you adore
I am the nail to hold your door
I am the light you ll never find
I am the sun of far gone times
I am the sun of far gone life
I am the plastic you adore
I am the nail to hold your door
I am the light you ll never find
still I'm the sun of far gone times
still I'm the sun of far gone life
hold on, through the flames you walk as I leave your horizon
bleed on, to the waves you talk in your fevered delight now
dreep on, under burning rooms and falling mindstars
so long, keep the sun and the moon... and tell'em of your scars
...maybe they will care
The lyrics of Flowing Tears’ song The One I Drowned tell a story of pain, healing, and redemption. The song is an emotional rollercoaster that explores themes such as fire, water, sin, and the struggle to overcome personal demons. The opening lyrics of the song, “water, water, prevail my searing landscape, water, water, relieve my pain and let me in,” can be interpreted as a plea for salvation and purification. The singer is seeking to be cleansed of their sins and is asking for help to get through their struggles.
The lyrics that follow (“fire, fire, paint all your flames on my skin, fire, fire, burn deep and purify my sin”) suggest that the singer is willing to suffer in order to be forgiven for their past transgressions. The lines “you drown in a lake of fire, my blame divine are you, how deep are the scars in your head? As deep as once your screw?” speaks to the pain and guilt that the singer feels for causing harm to someone else. They are trying to make amends for their mistakes, but are unsure if they can ever be fully forgiven.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “I am the plastic you adore,” which can be seen as a metaphor for the singer’s inner turmoil. The plastic represents a fake version of themselves that is put on display for others to see, while the real person underneath is struggling to reconcile their past mistakes. The final lines of the song (“hold on, through the flames you walk as I leave your horizon, bleed on, to the waves you talk in your fevered delight now, dreep on, under burning rooms and falling mindstars, so long, keep the sun and the moon... and tell'em of your scars, maybe they will care”) suggest that the singer is ready to move on from their past and allow themselves to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Water, water, prevail my searing landscape
I am desperately seeking relief for my tormented existence.
Water, water, relieve my pain and let me in
I am crying out for salvation and healing to cleanse me of my suffering.
Fire, fire, paint all your flames on my skin
I am willing to embrace any pain or discomfort to purify and refine myself.
Fire, fire, burn deep and purify my sin
I desire to be cleansed and absolved of any wrongdoing or guilt.
Water, water, take on your child for dying
I am willing to submerge myself in water, symbolizing a rebirth, even if it means dying to my old self.
Father, father, I know I promised you to swim
I feel a sense of obligation and duty to push myself to new heights, even if it means swimming against the tide.
I am the plastic you adore
I am the object of your affection and admiration, but I lack true depth or substance.
I am the nail to hold your door
I am the dependable and necessary tool or support in your life, but ultimately, easily replaceable.
I am the light you'll never find
I am the elusive and intangible source of guidance or hope that constantly eludes your grasp.
I am the sun of far-gone times
I am the distant reminder of past joys and moments that have long since faded away, but still bring nostalgic feelings.
You drown in a lake of fire, my blame divine are you
Your struggles and suffering appear to be a divine punishment, and I feel responsible for causing your pain.
How deep are the scars in your head? As deep as once your screw?
Are your mental scars as profound as the wounds you inflicted on others in your past?
And now that you burned your wings, say how it feels to be denied?
Now that you've faced consequences for your actions, how does it feel to be rejected and unable to fly?
How sweet is the darkest fire, when the water by your side?
The greatest healing and growth comes from embracing both the pain and the renewal symbolized by water and the purifying fire.
Hold on, through the flames you walk as I leave your horizon
As I leave your life, you have the courage and determination to persevere through difficulties and challenges on your own.
Bleed on, to the waves you talk in your fevered delight now
You are willing to sacrifice and suffer to find renewal and freedom from pain.
Dreep on, under burning rooms and falling mindstars
You continue to seek growth and enlightenment, even when it means enduring extreme hardship and confusion.
So long, keep the sun and the moon... and tell'em of your scars
As you move forward, remember the lessons you learned and share your life experiences with others.
...maybe they will care
Perhaps others can learn from and relate to your story, and show empathy and understanding for your struggles.
Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.