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.
Ave End
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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Let us to your soul
Deeper deeper deeper
But it's over and out
Oh let me finish it
And when it all ends
I touch you
And when it all ends
Be mine and be higher
And swallow all you need
And we will die for us
For that time it is gone
I hate you my dear
Faster faster faster
Shall I beg for you not
But what else can I do
I have you in my heart now
Let a tear for our end
Sooner sooner sooner
Let us beg for us
End
The lyrics to Lacrimas Profundere's song "Ave End" are a poignant and emotional exploration of love, loss, and the inevitability of death. The song begins with an invitation to delve deeper into the heart and soul, emphasizing the importance of connecting on a deep, intimate level. As the song progresses, the theme of an impending end becomes more prominent, with the singer expressing a desire to finish things before it's all over. The imagery of touching and giving all in the face of mortality is particularly moving, as is the idea of being willing to die for someone else.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated phrase "Let us beg for us" suggesting a desperate plea for more time, more love, more life. The verse that follows is full of raw emotion, with the singer expressing both love and hate for the object of their affection. The sense of urgency and the feeling of time slipping away is palpable throughout, culminating in the final line "Let a tear for our end."
Overall, "Ave End" is a deeply moving song that speaks to the human need for connection and the pain of losing that connection in the face of mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us to your heart now
Let us access and connect with your emotions and deepest desires.
Let us to your soul
Allow us to penetrate your innermost being and understand who you truly are.
Deeper deeper deeper
We want to delve even further into your psyche and explore the depths of your subconscious.
But it's over and out
Our time together is coming to an end and we must prepare to say goodbye.
Oh let me finish it
Allow me to end things on my own terms and with closure.
And when it all ends
When our time together is over and we must part ways.
I touch you
Physical contact is a form of comfort that brings us closer together in these final moments.
And when it all ends
When our time together is over and we must part ways.
I give you all
I offer all of myself to you, giving you everything that I have left to share.
Be mine and be higher
Stay with me and elevate our experiences to a heightened level of emotional intensity and intimacy.
And swallow all you need
Take in everything that you desire and require, knowing that I am here to support and fulfill your needs.
And we will die for us
We will sacrifice everything for our love and our connection, even if it means the end of our lives.
For that time it is gone
Our time together is fleeting and temporary, and we must cherish every moment before it disappears forever.
I hate you my dear
Our love is so intense that it hurts and causes pain, but that pain is also a testament to its power and significance.
Faster faster faster
Despite the fact that our time together is ending, we want to make the most of it and experience everything as fast and intensely as possible.
Shall I beg for you not
Should I plead with you to stay, even though deep down I know that our time is up and we must part ways?
But what else can I do
Despite the pain of separation, there is nothing else that can be done to hold onto our love and prevent it from fading away.
I have you in my heart now
Even though we will be separated physically, I will always carry you with me in my heart and soul.
Let a tear for our end
Cry for the end of our time together and the loss that we will inevitably feel as a result.
Sooner sooner sooner
Even though it may be painful, we want our love to end as soon as possible so that we can begin to heal and move on.
Let us beg for us
Let us plead with the universe to give us one more chance to be together and experience the love that we share.
End
The conclusion of our time together and the beginning of a new phase in our lives, where we must learn to grow beyond each other and find new sources of love and connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OLIVER NIKOLAS SCHMID, CHRISTOPHER SCHMID
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@60camarochick
Heard this band for the first time yesterday and was addicted from the get go. Love this song!!! Deep and bold....my kind of music! Can’t stop playing it ❤️❤️
@laurenmarie2727
Such an excellent song, and I absoultly love Chris' voice.
@999TheHairDk666
The riff in this song is awesome! This is by far my favourite song at the moment. Thumbs up if you´re part of the Rock `n´ Sad Crew!
@tansulpan
I love cristofer singing.his voice wonderful and amazing.
@CyberJetstream
this is a great song,and his voice is awesome like HIM
@baltazaramadeudossantostor9448
I think the next vocalist Rob Vitacca is more like HIM... And the present Julian Larre's voice is between Chris and Rob... Though I still like Chris's voice more
@Damaroja91
Su voz es tan jodidamente hermosa, me gustaría saber que fue de la vida de Christopher.
@PieniLintu
great band, and great song ... I LOVE the sound of the piano :D
@Migraineboy420ganjajoe
Awesome Gothic voice.
@leandroproenca3299
Awesome Christopher, we miss you and the dark era of lacrimas profundere when you play doom gothic metal.