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.
The Fate of Equilibrium
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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To fall down, this is the only real part
Of equilibrium, because everything is
What it seems to be, and the
Balance is the end of eternity
The lyrics of Lacrimas Profundere's song The Fate of Equilibrium is a reflection on life's dichotomy. The singer is contemplating on the idea of imbalance and how it affects one's life. He seems to be dismissing the traditional idea of balance being the key to a fruitful life, and instead, suggests that it is okay to be imbalanced. To him, falling down is the only real way to understand life's struggles, and to appreciate the good moments. He sees the chaos and uncertainty as the only way to understand the meaning of equilibrium.
The chorus reinforces this idea by saying that everything is what it seems to be, and balance is the end of eternity. The singer is essentially saying that the pursuit of equilibrium is futile, as life will always throw curveballs and disrupt our sense of balance. The only way to fully appreciate life is to accept its uncertainty and embrace the chaos. The song is a reminder that life is not a straight path, and that it's okay to stumble and fall along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
O, what harm to be imbalanced
Is it really that bad to not have everything perfectly balanced?
To fall down, this is the only real part
Inevitably, we will all stumble and experience failure, and that's just part of life.
Of equilibrium, because everything is
The balance we strive for is an ideal that we may never truly reach, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't keep trying.
What it seems to be, and the
What we see on the surface may not always match what's underneath, but we have to not let that discourage us from seeking balance.
Balance is the end of eternity
If we ever truly achieve balance, it would be the end of our constant search and desire for peace and harmony.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER SCHMID, OLIVER SCHMID
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