After the said releases, the band was granted a deal with Napalm Records, which included five albums. A harpist was added to the band's line-up and they proceeded to record Memorandum (1999).
Burning: A Wish from 2001 was Lacrimas Profundere's first album to receive attention from the international specialized press. This album featured the removal of the band's classical elements to some degree, and was also the first time they employed baritone vocals, supplied by Oliver's brother, Christopher Schmid. Their first international tour then began, including countries of Europe and Latin America.
Lacrimas Profundere's subsequent albums were Fall, I Will Follow from 2002 and Ave End from 2004.
Filthy Notes For Frozen Hearts received considerable attention from Jackass star Bam Margera and the songs "My Velvet Little Darkness", "Short Glance", "Should" and "Sweet Caroline" along with a vocal excerpt from "Sad Theme for a Marriage" were played on his show Bam's Unholy Union.
In April 2007, Christopher Schmid, the band's founding member's brother and vocalist left the band; citing prolonged stress from touring. It did not take long to find a new vocalist: Peter Kafka, who also sings for the German band Sonicslave. The former singer Christopher Schmid still takes part of the writing of the new lyrics, however, and has occasionally been seen singing for the band in concerts. A few months later bassist Daniel Lechner left the band and vocalist Peter Kafka became the new bassist. Rob Vitacca employed as the new vocalist, who also sings for the German Rock band Lost. Long time keyboardist Christian Steiner also left the band, but supplied some parts for the new album. Songs For The Last View was released in the summer of 2008. This was the first album featuring their new singer, Rob Vitacca.
Lacrimas Profundere's, The Grandiose Nowhere was released on 30 April 2010. The album spawned two singles "The Letter" and "Lips". Videos for each song were made; they also toured in places across Asia and South America.
Antiadore was released on May 24, 2013, with two music videos for "My Release in Pain" and "Antiadore", as their last album for the contract with Napalm Records.
In June 2016, Lacrimas Profundere signed with a new label, Oblivion/SPV, whom they collaborated with for the production and distribution of their eleventh studio album, Hope is Here, which was released on August 12, 2016. With the release of said album, the band moved slightly away from their classic gothic tendencies, in lieu of a sound resembling more closely that of alternative rock. Following the release of Hope is Here, the band toured across Germany and Austria.
In May 2018, Oliver Schmid announced through the bands' social media and on their website, that Rob Vitacca had decided to leave the band in pursuit of other musical projects, "LACRIMAS just cannot work without complete and constant dedication. And giving such a full-time commitment simply isn't possible for Rob anymore." The band took very little time to find a new vocalist, Julian Larre, who is also a founding member of the Finnish band Lessdmv.
In celebration of 25 years as a band, the band went back to the band's roots with a more gothic sound and guttural voices on Bleeding the Stars. This was the first album featuring their new vocalist, Julian Larre.
A Fairy's Breath
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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under the trees of lust
the leaves pure shadows on me
which shelter me from the darkness
which I was
I hold the dreams, within my arms
thrash the earth, within my tears
and heal my wounds in meadows of light
now I leave my wishes
but love conquers all...
and every angel needs a tear to laugh
calling the fall
trust me, I am your lunacy
embolded, enthroned so it's a king for a while
but gloominess it sends so gentle
the gestures of the gist
ingrowing taste of dreams
infatuate my gift, now it becomes light
inexact but clear
The lyrics to Lacrimas Profundere's song A Fairy's Breath paints the image of a fairytale-land where the singer has arrived and kisses it with pride. The trees of lust provide a canopy over the singer's head, and their leaves cast pure shadows on them. These shadows shield the singer from the darkness which they once were. The singer holds their dreams within their arms and cries, their tears thrashing the earth, and healing their wounds in meadows of light. Despite being forgotten in the drowning land, the singer leaves their wishes in this place because love conquers all. The lyrics also mention that every angel needs a tear to laugh, calling for the singer to trust them because they are their lunacy. The singer is emboldened and enthroned, playing the king for a while, but the gloominess it sends is gentle. Despite this, the singer's gift becomes light and inexact yet clear, infatuating their dreams and ingraining the taste of them deep within themselves.
The lyrics paint a fantastical picture of a fairytale world where the singer is seemingly at peace, and where light triumphs over dark. The use of imagery with the trees and meadows of light creates a serene contrast against the singer's darker past. The idea of leaving wishes behind can be interpreted in various ways. Still, the mention that love conquers all suggests that the singer is leaving their past behind and choosing to walk the path of love instead. Moreover, the mention of every angel needing a tear to laugh suggests that even during happy times, there is a slight sadness that punctuates life, and that is what makes happiness even more enjoyable.
Line by Line Meaning
...and kissed the fairytale-land with pride
With a sense of admiration, I ventured into the imaginary world.
under the trees of lust
Beneath the trees that embody passion.
the leaves pure shadows on me
The foliage creates pure shadows that surround me.
which shelter me from the darkness
These shadows offer me safety from the darkness.
which I was
Referring to the past state when consumed by darkness.
I hold the dreams, within my arms
Embracing my dreams close to my heart.
thrash the earth, within my tears
My tears pour down like rain, drenching the earth with my emotions.
and heal my wounds in meadows of light
I find solace and healing in peaceful meadows of light.
forgotten in the drowning land
Lost and abandoned in a world that feels like drowning.
now I leave my wishes
I relinquish my desires.
but love conquers all...
Nonetheless, love ultimately overpowers everything.
and every angel needs a tear to laugh
Even the purest of beings require moments of sadness to appreciate joy.
calling the fall
Referring to a transformation, a change from one state to another.
trust me, I am your lunacy
Have faith in me, I am the madness you require.
embolded, enthroned so it's a king for a while
Empowered, reigning as a king for a moment in time.
but gloominess it sends so gentle
However, it conveys a sense of despondency in a subtle manner.
the gestures of the gist
The movements and intentions of the essence.
ingrowing taste of dreams
A growing affinity for my aspirations.
infatuate my gift, now it becomes light
My talent allures and inspires me, now illuminating the path I follow.
inexact but clear
Somewhat uncertain but still comprehensible.
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dietrich Lange
Old lacrimas was just amzing :( May the old days be remembered forever
Kuronecro
imagine thats live ...
Felipe Quezada F.
Este es el verdadero sonido de lacrimas profundere no es basura que tocan hoy....excelente.
Arthur Morgan
just learned the inro on guitar
Joshua murphy
Still one of greats. Old lacrimas lives on. 2020 ❤️
alengard77
so melancholic...I just love this song...I remember having this cd 100/100
Ephraim 🇮🇱 Menachem
Vocais guturais masculinos em oposição aos vocais femininos, cheio de lirismo! Só para ouvidos acostumados ao death-metal e as almas habituadas à melancolia do doom-metal (o estilo mais sisudo de todos).
Enfim, apenas aos verdadeiros amantes do metal em sua pura essência noventista!
Alexandre Caldas Pereira
This song is pure Gold! Good/bad old times
CRISTINA SILVA
great song!!!!!! love......
TheClaycreatures
the crown of leaving,the embrace and the eclipse and a fairy's breath are the best songs for this band