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.
Enchanted and in Silent Beauty
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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studded with bitter tears sickening falls the colour
taste for taste drowning in the nectar of clouds
which pass the light blind and bleeding
as the summer ever walks through winter's woods
...those tales...
stay far from me I lie to myself... and still I wish
I woke up again in the shining of help freedom and immortality
in the empty pictures of your life surrounded by radiance.
in the dust of every little hope no one can see
what happens in the end and you didn't want to see dry tears...
The lyrics of Lacrimas Profundere's song Enchanted and in Silent Beauty describe the bittersweet experience of growing older and discovering the harsh realities of life. The first few lines depict a person who was once admired and the envy of others, but as time passed, they became older and their beauty faded, leaving them with bitter tears and a sickening fall from grace. The metaphor of the nectar of clouds conveys the idea of bittersweet pleasure and the fleeting nature of life. The light passes through, leaving the person blind and bleeding, thereby highlighting the disillusionment and despair that comes with ageing.
The next few lines describe the longing for something more in life, a search for meaning and purpose. The singer lies to himself, trying to convince himself that he is content with his life, but deep down, he yearns for help, freedom, and immortality. The beauty of life is juxtaposed with its thorns, highlighting the dichotomy and complexity of life. The empty pictures of life surrounded by radiance suggests that the person is trapped in a superficial and empty existence, devoid of real meaning and purpose. The last couple of lines convey the inevitability of death and the sadness of unfulfilled hopes and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
...and than she became older and left her friend in admiration
The girl grew up and left her friend in awe.
studded with bitter tears sickening falls the colour
Crying so much that even the color of the tears becomes sickening.
taste for taste drowning in the nectar of clouds
Drowning in something sweet like nectar, but not knowing what it really tastes like.
which pass the light blind and bleeding
Things that seem bright on the surface can actually be painful and damaging.
as the summer ever walks through winter's woods
Even in the darkest times, there is always a little bit of hope and light.
...those tales...
Referring to past stories or experiences.
stay far from me I lie to myself... and still I wish
Keeping distance from reality and lying to oneself, while still hoping for something better.
I woke up again in the shining of help freedom and immortality
Finding help, freedom, and immortality in a moment of brightness and clarity.
I opened my hands and call for me... but any beauty has its thorns
Looking for something beautiful and good, but realizing that everything has its downsides and negative aspects.
in the empty pictures of your life surrounded by radiance.
Feeling empty despite the presence of happiness and light around you.
in the dust of every little hope no one can see
When hopes and dreams are crushed, it's hard for anyone to see the potential that once existed.
what happens in the end and you didn't want to see dry tears...
Not wanting to face the reality of the situation, even though tears will eventually dry up.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.