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 Gesture of the Gist
Lacrimas Profundere Lyrics
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not then and never again
gloss nativity
desirable perfume of light
flavourless silence
the beauty of the gist
...but what is the gist
nothing or everything
the poise between the beginning and the end
...but this is the last dance
escape from this thorn undying
enrich me please in my truth
the slumber in enchantment
deify the breath, my only passion
...but there is no sun
no gesture no gist
only me, only freedom, only life
In Lacrimas Profundere's song "The Gesture of the Gist," the opening lines convey a sense of despair and hopelessness as the singer describes a world without light or warmth - "and there is no sun, not then and never again." The idea of "gloss nativity" and a "desirable perfume of light" suggests that the singer remembers a time when things were different, when life was full of beauty and vitality. But now, there is only a "flavourless silence," a kind of emptiness that permeates everything.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to reflect on the concept of "the gist" - the essence or core of something. They ask, "but what is the gist? Nothing or everything? Embedded in lies about the real sense of life?" This suggests that the singer is struggling to find meaning in their existence, and that the idea of a "real sense of life" is something that they are skeptical about. The line "the poise between the beginning and the end" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer is aware of their own mortality and the fleeting nature of existence.
However, despite the darkness and despair that permeates the song, there is also a sense of defiance and hope. The idea of "the last dance" suggests that the singer is ready to face their fate, whatever it may be, and that they are determined to find some kind of meaning in their life. The line "enrich me please in my truth" suggests that the singer is looking for a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them, and that they are searching for something that will help them feel more alive. In the end, the singer seems to be asserting their own freedom and independence - "only me, only freedom, only life" - suggesting that they have found some kind of solace in their own sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
...and there is no sun
The world is dark and hopeless
not then and never again
There is no hope for a brighter future
gloss nativity
The false appearance of new beginnings
desirable perfume of light
The alluring but ultimately misleading promise of hope
flavourless silence
The absence of meaning and purpose
the beauty of the gist
The appeal of the essence of life
...but what is the gist
What truly matters in life?
nothing or everything
Is life meaningless or full of potential?
embeded in lies about the real sense of life
The truth about life is hidden behind lies and illusions
the poise between the beginning and the end
The delicate balance between life and death
...but this is the last dance
Life is fleeting and will soon come to an end
escape from this thorn undying
Seek release from the pain and suffering of life
enrich me please in my truth
Help me find meaning and purpose in life
the slumber in enchantment
The blissful peace of surrendering to life's mysteries
deify the breath, my only passion
Treasure the fleeting moments of life
...but there is no sun
The world remains bleak and hopeless
no gesture no gist
There is no greater meaning to life
only me, only freedom, only life
Find liberation in the fleeting moments of life
Contributed by Ava L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pancho Gr90
exelente cancion es una pieza de arte. te lleva de un estado de relajacion a cabecear. me recuerda tiempos pasados
spklink
muy muy impresionante esta rola, no la había escuchado, pero si creo que es de las mejores, con un toque distinto! :)
Lu From Hell 666
Excelente, un clásico!!
Gera Cabrera
Melancolía + cervezas = añoranza del ayer y solo eso un clavado y salir a respirar, es suficiente!
slayerem
la naissance d'un reve is my fav... burning: a wish is good too, memorandum is ok too ... but all the songs from la naissance... are great... love the sound and love the band for this album
RODIA
Éste y el Fall, I Will Follow son mis preferidos, dos discazos...
Daniel Rodriguez
En Mexicali, la emisora de radio 104.1 (radio universidad) transmitía "El jardín del silencio". Ahí escuché esta banda y otras como anathema, cradle of filth, Saratoga, lacrimosa, y otras no comerciales.
John Smith
Wish they still made this amazing music!
Павел Нахимов
Мне вот интересно, почему больше такую музыку не делают. Все детство слушал Европейский метел, а сейчас даже те группы, что то не понятное играют.
Jeff Ekenlat
the best album of lacrimas profundere.... La Naissance D'Un Rêve the best ^^ 5/5