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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Soul In Agony
L'Âme Immortelle Lyrics
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Every aspect of my soul
And the rain has washed away
The whispers that I stole
Fallen, closed down and disbanded
I stay here gazing at the sky
And swallow, like I always did
Have you come to tame the raging storm inside of me?
To mute the voices that keep screaming words of lie and agony?
The darkness that is haunting me
Raping my reality
The raging storm inside of me
Created me, in agony
I used to smile every morning
When the sun opened my eyes
I used to believe in human nature
And in the absence of lies
I used to fall asleep safely
When the moon had closed my eyes
Until you stepped into my life
And turned the truth into lies
The song "Soul In Agony" by L'Âme Immortelle is a poignant reflection on the pain and darkness of the human condition. The lyrics describe a feeling of being lost and overwhelmed, with the soul buried under a layer of snow and the whispers of truth washed away by rain. The singer feels fallen, closed down, and disbanded, unable to cry even when tears should flow.
The idea of a raging storm inside is a powerful motif, representing the chaos and turmoil that can consume the mind and soul. The singer pleads with someone, perhaps a lover or a trusted friend, to come and tame the storm, to mute the voices of lie and agony that continue to scream.
The second verse continues this theme of darkness and pain, with the singer describing the way in which reality feels raped by the haunting darkness. The line "Created me, in agony" is particularly poignant, suggesting that the pain and tragedy of life is fundamental to the experience of being human. The final lines describe a sense of loss and betrayal, as the singer reflects on how their trust in human nature has been shattered by someone who turned truth into lies.
Overall, "Soul In Agony" is a deeply emotional song that speaks to the pain and struggle of the human condition. It offers a powerful metaphor for the experience of living with the storms of the mind and the ways in which reality can be distorted by trauma and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow has nearly covered
My soul is heavily burdened and weighed down.
Every aspect of my soul
I am completely consumed by my sorrow and anguish.
And the rain has washed away
I tried to conceal my pain by masking it with lies and whispers.
The whispers that I stole
I deceived myself, denying my emotions and hiding my pain from others.
Fallen, closed down and disbanded
I have lost myself, feeling hopeless and directionless in life.
I stay here gazing at the sky
I am lost in contemplation, trying to find meaning in my suffering.
And swallow, like I always did
I continue to bury my emotions and put on a brave face on the outside.
The tears that I should cry
I try to suppress my tears, but my grief and pain continue to simmer under the surface.
Have you come to tame the raging storm inside of me?
Do you offer a solace from the torment, pain and confusion inside me?
To mute the voices that keep screaming words of lie and agony?
Can you silence my own insecurities and doubts that keep haunting me?
The darkness that is haunting me
My thoughts and fears continue to engulf me, shrouding me in a veil of darkness.
Raping my reality
My despairing thoughts are manipulating and distorting my perception of reality.
The raging storm inside of me
My soul continues to be battered and bruised by my inner turmoil.
Created me, in agony
My experiences have shaped who I am, and I have emerged from them broken and hurting.
I used to smile every morning
I once was happy and carefree, unencumbered by the weight of my pain.
When the sun opened my eyes
Every day was a fresh start, and I looked forward to what it would bring.
I used to believe in human nature
I once had faith in people's kindness and sincerity, and I trusted easily.
And in the absence of lies
I cherished honesty and authenticity, and the truth was enough for me.
I used to fall asleep safely
I once felt safe and secure, protected by my innocence and naivety.
When the moon had closed my eyes
Night provided solace, and I slept soundly, free from worry and anxiety.
Until you stepped into my life
But then, you came along, disrupting my peace and changing everything.
And turned the truth into lies
You shattered my trust, providing me with false hope and disillusionment.
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.