Many of L'âme Immortelle's songs feature melancholy or lovelorn lyrics in German or English, and juxtaposed harsh male and emotional female vocals. Current work has moved away from the band's electronic roots into the neue deutsche härte (New German hardness) genre.
L'âme Immortelle was formed in 1996 in Vienna, Austria by friends Thomas Rainer and Hannes Medwenitsch. Soon vocalist Sonja Kraushofer, a former classmate of Rainer, joined and the band sought a record contract. They released their first album, "Lieder die wie Wunden bluten" in 1997 on MOS Records in Lichtenstein, which became popular in the underground German Goth subculture. In 1999, L'âme Immortelle switched to Trisol Records. From 1998 through 2001, L'âme Immortelle released another LP yearly, each bringing the band greater popularity. In 2002, Medwenitsch left the band. Kraushofer and Rainer recruited Ashley Dayour as a guitarist and the re-formed L'âme Immortelle released a new single, "Tiefster Winter" in November 2002. In 2003, L'âme Immortelle released "Als die Liebe starb", as well as "Seelensturm", a collection of re-issued and re-mixed early material.
In 2004, the band switched labels again, this time to major label Supersonic, a subsidiary of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. The first issue following the switch was a collaboration with OOMPH! on the non-album single "Brennende Liebe" (released as OOMPH! feat. L'âme Immortelle); they also appeared in the video. Following that, L'âme Immortelle released a new album, "Gezeiten", which includes some of their most popular songs like "5 Jahre", "Stumme Schreie" and "Fallen Angel". A significant change in L'âme Immortelle's style is evident now that the band is on a major label; notably the electronic instrumentation of earlier work was less prominent in "Gezeiten".
Their latest album "Auf deinen Schwingen" has been released on August 2006 along with "Phönix" single. The record also includes songs like "Wohin" which contains text from another famous LAI song called "Aus den Ruinen", and "Nur Du" — a song which totally differs from older L'âme Immortelle work. The music video for this song is a cartoon, an unusual thing for the band.
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Sometimes Love Is Not Enough
L'Âme Immortelle Lyrics
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That made us who we are
That blinds us when we have to see
Beyond every scar
It is you who wants to hold me
Until the end of time
Hold me so hard I cannot breathe
But our words don't rhyme
Sometimes love is not enough
Your love just makes me colder
Although I want to feel
The fire that I gave to you
Hoping it would heal
The bleeding wound deep in me
The emptiness inside
To unveil the buried love
That I try to hide
Sometimes love is not enough
We are still so different
Love doesn't conquer all
If we want to fly together
We are damned to fall
The lyrics of L'Âme Immortelle's "Sometimes Love is Not Enough" is about how the past can hold us back and blind us from seeing beyond our scars. The song starts with acknowledging the role our past plays in shaping our present selves. Our experiences, both good and bad, have made us who we are today. However, sometimes our past mistakes and struggles can hold us captive, making it difficult for us to move on and grow. This is followed by a declaration of love, with one partner wanting to hold the other "until the end of time." However, despite their love, they cannot seem to connect, and their "words don't rhyme."
The chorus repeats the titular line, "Sometimes love is not enough." This line speaks to the fact that love alone cannot magically fix all the problems in a relationship. The second verse delves deeper into this idea, with the singer acknowledging that even though they love their partner, it only makes them feel colder. They want to feel the fire they once had and were hoping that love would heal the emotional wounds that they have been carrying. But unfortunately, love alone is not enough to heal the pain, the emptiness, and the buried love inside.
The last lines of the song - "We are still so different / Love doesn't conquer all / If we want to fly together / We are damned to fall" - emphasize the incompatibility of the two partners despite their love for each other. It suggests that while love is a powerful emotion, it may not be enough to overcome fundamental differences in perspective, values, and goals.
Line by Line Meaning
It's our past that holds us captive
Our past experiences and memories limit us and prevent us from moving forward.
That made us who we are
Our past experiences shape our identity and personality.
That blinds us when we have to see beyond every scar
Our past experiences and emotional wounds prevent us from seeing beyond the surface and finding true connection with others.
It is you who wants to hold me until the end of time
You desire a long-term, committed relationship with me.
Hold me so hard I cannot breathe, but our words don't rhyme
Although we have physical intimacy, our emotional connection is not in sync.
Sometimes love is not enough
Despite our love for each other, it may not be sufficient to sustain our relationship.
Your love just makes me colder
Your love is not bringing me the warmth and comfort that I need.
Although I want to feel the fire that I gave to you hoping it would heal
I desire the return of the passion and energy that I have invested in our relationship, hoping it will bring healing to me.
The bleeding wound deep in me, the emptiness inside
I have unresolved emotional pain and a lack of fulfillment in my life.
To unveil the buried love that I try to hide
I want to reveal suppressed feelings of love that I have tried to keep hidden.
We are still so different
We have inherent differences that make our relationship challenging.
Love doesn't conquer all
Despite the power of love, some obstacles may be insurmountable.
If we want to fly together, we are damned to fall
If we strive for a future together, we risk failure and disappointment.
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.