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.
Lilienmeer
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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schlief der mensch im lilienmeer
scheinbar ewig wartend, aber werdend
betrachtet von den auden derer die ihn liebten
The song Lilienmeer by Lacrimas Profundere is a melancholic melody that speaks to the pain and heartache of losing a loved one. The lyrics are filled with metaphorical language that seeks to capture the sense of loss and longing that comes with death. The opening lines, "Zeersetz in blassem litch, das werme gab" roughly translate to "Consumed in pale light, what warmth gave," suggesting that the subject of the song is someone who has passed away and left behind a sense of emptiness and coldness.
The image of the "Lilienmeer" or "lily sea" is particularly potent, as it conjures up both the beauty and fragility of life, as well as the idea of a vast and endless ocean. The idea of the subject sleeping in this sea of lilies, seemingly forever waiting but still becoming something new, is a poignant one that suggests the possibility of rebirth and transformation even in the face of loss.
Ultimately, the song speaks to the idea that even though we may lose those we love, their memory and spirit can continue to live on in us and inspire us to keep going despite the pain. It is a haunting and beautiful tribute to those who have passed on and a reminder of the power of love to endure even in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Zeersetz in blassem licht, das werme gab
The fading light gave warmth, while everything begins to collapse.
Schlief der Mensch im Lilienmeer
The person sleeps in a tranquil place where Lilies once grew.
Scheinbar ewig wartend, aber werdend
Appearing to wait for an eternity, but gradually changing.
Betrachtet von den Augen derer, die ihn liebten
Being watched by those who loved him with devoted eyes.
Contributed by Abigail P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Katie Frayston
Я тебе уже писала, это потрясающе! ) ... бесконечно можно смотреть на эти прекрасные лилии и слыша голос Кристофера погружаться в свой собственный мир, где и слова и сами лилии приобретают для каждого своё значение.
Ambers welt
Спасибо! DeadKatarina, а кто-то говорил, что не может подобрать красивых слов ;) Спасибо, свит! Приятно такое слышать.
Andrei Galynine
Great video and a song is awesome !!!