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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Without You
L'Âme Immortelle Lyrics
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Covering my soul
The veil that paralysed me
With the sunlight that we stole
You stand by me in times of need
You heal my wounds in my defeat
You make me complete
I, I'd rather die
Than live without you
I don't want to see the sun
Without you be my side
When I look into your face
Your eyes seem innocent and pure
And your breath caresses me
In your arms I feel secure
You stand by me in times of need
You heal my wounds in my defeat
You make me complete
I, I'd rather die
Than live without you
I don't want to see the sun
Without you be my side
In L'Âme Immortelle's song "Without You," the lyrics speak of the profound impact of love and the fear of losing that connection. The opening lines convey the transformative power of love, as the person they speak to has driven away the darkness in the singer's life and brought warmth and light. This metaphorical "winter" represents a period of melancholy or emptiness that has been replaced by the presence of the loved one.
The second verse emphasizes the support and comfort provided by this person during difficult times. They are described as a source of healing, not only physically but also emotionally and spiritually. The singer feels a sense of completion and wholeness in their presence. The chorus magnifies the intensity of this love, suggesting that dying would be preferable to living without the loved one. Their absence would cast darkness upon the world, symbolized by not wanting to see the sun without them by their side.
When the singer gazes into the face of their beloved in the third verse, they see innocence and purity in their eyes. The breath of the loved one creates a sense of intimacy and tenderness, providing a feeling of safety and security. Once again, the importance of the loved one's presence is highlighted, this time through physical contact and the assurance it brings.
L'Âme Immortelle's "Without You" portrays a deep connection with a loved one, highlighting the transformative power of love, the fear of losing it, and the vulnerability and longing that come with such an intense emotional bond.
Line by Line Meaning
You drove away my winter
You brought joy and warmth into my life and removed the feeling of coldness and sadness.
Covering my soul
You enveloped my very being, providing comfort and protection.
The veil that paralysed me
The feeling of uncertainty and fear that rendered me motionless and unable to move forward in life was lifted by you.
With the sunlight that we stole
Through our love and connection, we found moments of happiness and stole them from the darkness.
You stand by me in times of need
During difficult moments, you support and remain steadfast by my side.
You heal my wounds in my defeat
In times of failure and loss, you provide solace and help me recover from the pain.
You make me complete
You fill the void within me and bring a sense of wholeness and fulfillment.
I, I'd rather die
The thought of living without you is unbearable and I would rather face death.
Than live without you
I cannot imagine a life without your presence and love.
I don't want to see the sun
Without you, even the beauty and warmth of the sun lose their meaning to me.
Without you be my side
Your companionship and support are crucial to my well-being and happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNIE LLEWELLYN CLAPPER, ASHLEY DAYOUR, SONJA KRAUSHOFER, THOMAS RAINER
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