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.
Black Swans
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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and remember the rain
which will ever weep over landscapes wide and grey
and feed the rivers flowing into the waters of life
though oblivion is a mightier water -
so majestic, so cold, so fathomless deep...
In Lacrimas Profundere's song Black Swans, the lyrics capture the essence of embracing the passing of time and acknowledging the inevitability of change. The imagery of the fall season, with its falling flowers and the rain that always comes with it, speaks to the idea of accepting the beauty in the cycle of life and death. The rain is personified as weeping over the "landscapes wide and grey" which could represent the sadness and melancholy that come with accepting the passage of time. However, the rain also feeds the rivers that flow into the "waters of life," symbolizing that although change may be hard, it is also necessary for growth.
The use of the metaphor of water throughout the song is also significant. The line "though oblivion is a mightier water" speaks to the idea that no matter how much we try to hold onto things or memories, they will inevitably be washed away by the overpowering force of time. The word "majestic" in relation to oblivion also suggests that, while it may be destructive, there is still a sense of awe and wonder in the power that it holds. Overall, the song presents a bittersweet message about accepting the passage of time and embracing the beauty of change, even when it may be difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
So embrace the flowers of fall
Take pleasure in the things that come to an end, such as the beauty of dying flowers in the autumn season
and remember the rain
Reflect on the tears shed and sorrowful times experienced in life
which will ever weep over landscapes wide and grey
Those tears will continue to fall over desolate and bleak terrain
and feed the rivers flowing into the waters of life
These tears will be the source of sustenance for the streams that feed into the river of life
though oblivion is a mightier water -
However, forgetfulness is a greater and more powerful force
so majestic, so cold, so fathomless deep...
It is all-encompassing, cold, and unfathomable in its depths
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTIAN STEINER
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@osdarkcanto2921
Esta es la verdadera esencia de lacrimas, una combinación de atmósferas sombrías y melancólicas con una voz potente y desgarradora, que hace que te estremescas al escuchar esta obra maestra!!!
@gerardolaracalzada737
No te imaginas la paz y la energía que m da escucharla
@AxlMihai
esta canción aparece en mi news feed, twitter, plus, etc, cada vez que mi vida se va a la mierda... "though oblivion is a mightier water -
so majestic, so cold, so fathomless deep..." Amo poder escucharla siempre. Hermoso video, preciosas fotos, majestuosa canción.
@gabrielazenteno627
Me encanta esta época de la banda, metal doom, ahora han cambiado bastante alejándose de este género pero algunos temas me gustan
@joakimu-gb9kg
Muy buen video, muy nostálgico! ^^
@tuXXXtleko
De lo mejor en esta etapa.
@LigeiaNoire
They were unique, I even appreciated the gothic rock phase inspired on HIM and Type O but well. Alongside with old Anathema and My Dying Bride, the magic threesome and I even dare say they stood out with their classic and melancholic approach to metal. Lacrimas Profundere are dearly missed. it was a big loss.
@emeru24
Ligeia Noire well said. I think they also surpassed Anathema and MDB they had their own style and take on rhe genre. Memoradum for me is a masterpiece, even burning a wish is amazing. I wish they had done 2 more albums like that. Ive since found many other metal genres and bands i like but never found anything close to lacrimas in their prime. Its very easy to find gothic metal bands with female operatic vocals wich i hate or something like draconian. Lacrimas was melancholic,atmosphere, harsh and mellow at the same time. If you know any band similar let me know, been looking for years, sorry for the long reply.
@emeru24
Just realized your comment is 3y old...damn.
@kirk4430
@PauloI don't think there is or will ever be a band like the old Lacrimas Profundure absolutely amazing