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.
My Velvet Little Darkness
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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You give me cold hands
Our love is just more than just alone
And when you want me
Everything should be
Only for our wicked ebony
You always said to me
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
You give me my lust
And you are my frost
I hate what you do but can't resist
To your sweet charming
And always harming
Cold little embrace
It's what I need
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
You give me cold hands
You give me a sweet dread
I'm sure I miss you
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
The song "My Velvet Little Darkness" by Lacrimas Profundere is a dark and melancholic love song. The lyrics talk about a complex and dysfunctional relationship where the singer's partner gives him both substance and cold hands. Their love is described as more than just physical attraction, but also wicked and ebony. The singer admits to disliking some of the things his partner does, but he cannot resist their sweet and charming embrace. Despite this, it is clear that the relationship is not healthy, and the singer knows that what he wants is impossible to achieve. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that their love is velvet, but ultimately untrue.
The lyrics of this song convey a sense of longing and despair, as the singer is in a toxic relationship that he cannot escape. The lyrics hint at a certain addictive quality to the relationship - the partner is described as giving the singer his "lust" and "substance," while also causing him harm. The repeated references to "cold hands" and "frost" further accentuate the sense of distance and isolation in the relationship.
Overall, "My Velvet Little Darkness" is a haunting and evocative exploration of a damaged relationship, with lyrics that are dark, complex, and deeply introspective.
Line by Line Meaning
You give me substance
You provide me with a sense of purpose and meaning in life
You give me cold hands
Your touch is often chilling and unfeeling
Our love is just more than just alone
Our love is unique and goes beyond traditional notions of companionship
And when you want me
When you desire my presence
Everything should be
All aspects of our relationship should align
Only for our wicked ebony
Exclusively for our dark and sinful desires
You always said to me
You frequently expressed to me
That it's dark in your heart
That you harbor deep and intense emotions that are often negative or pessimistic
And I should believe
And I should trust and accept what you say as true
That you won't be here for years
That you do not plan on staying with me for an extended period of time
What I want is impossible to be
My desires and wishes are unattainable
You will deny me once in a while
You will reject my advances periodically
It's velvet but it's untrue
Our relationship is smooth and intimate, but it is based on a false pretense
You give me my lust
You fuel my sexual desires
And you are my frost
You are my emotional and physical coldness
I hate what you do but can't resist
I despise your actions but cannot help being drawn to you
To your sweet charming
To your alluring nature
And always harming
And yet, causing me pain and hurt
Cold little embrace
Your embrace is small, unfeeling, and distant
It's what I need
Despite its flaws, I crave and depend on our relationship
You give me a sweet dread
You provide me with a strange, almost enjoyable feeling of fear and unease
I'm sure I miss you
I know I will long for you when you are gone
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexander Almeida
You give me substance
You give me cold hands
Our love is just more than just alone
And when you want me
Everything should be
Only for our wicked ebony
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
You give me my lust
And you are my frost
I hate what you do but can't resist
To your sweet charming
And always harming
Cold little embrace
It's what I need
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
You give me cold hands
You give me a sweet dread
I'm sure I miss you
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
Zombie Nihiliste
Who's listening this on late 2019 and STILL missing Chris ? 😕😍🤦😥
Made me always remember to Peter Steele style 😥💔😍
Deadliest Assassin
2022
VWV Demian
2021
Cristina Bodi
2020
MissSpaceghost
I absolutely love this song, brilliant gothic metal band.
Damian Zych
MissSpaceghost yes wery great
Alexander Almeida
You give me substance
You give me cold hands
Our love is just more than just alone
And when you want me
Everything should be
Only for our wicked ebony
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
You give me my lust
And you are my frost
I hate what you do but can't resist
To your sweet charming
And always harming
Cold little embrace
It's what I need
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
You give me cold hands
You give me a sweet dread
I'm sure I miss you
You always said to me
That it's dark in your heart
And I should believe
That you won't be here for years
What I want is impossible to be
You will deny me once in a while
It's velvet but it's untrue
Amaury Jurado
gran cambio de estilo pero sin perder la evolucion que lleva desde sus anteriores trabajos me gusta mucho
Charlie Zebra
This is the best Band I've ever listened since HIM !
Toxik-Vermin
@Gothic Princess And End of Green.