But the band members still continued to hold contact, and after a joint rehearsal session in the summer of 2003 - meant to kill boredom - they got back together. The chemistry between the musicians was as good as ever, and once the rust had been shaken off, they set about working on ideas for new tracks.
With Mikael Larsson on bass guitar and Johan Oudhuis on drums, Lake of Tears released their 7th studio album Moons and Mushrooms on April 26th, 2007. The album features an increasingly heavy approach to guitar-work, which is emblematic of the new release. Though still having mainly a gothic metal sound, there are some progressive metal influences through the album as well, regarding the guitar riffs. Unlike Black Brick Road (whose melodies were primarily conceived via keyboard experimentation), Moons and Mushrooms features songs originating from the band's recent sporadic touring. Thus the riffs were the first musical element conceived, resulting in a heavier, darker sound.
Many songs, lyrics and guitar tabs are available for download from their official site: www.lakeoftears.net
Discography:
1994 - Greater Art
1995 - Headstones
1997 - A Crimson Cosmos
1999 - Forever Autumn
2002 - The Neonai
2004 - Black Brick Road
2007 - Moons And Mushrooms
2011 - Illwill
2021 - Ominous
Past Members:
Jonas Eriksson - guitar
Ulrik Lindblom - guitar
Christian Saarinen - keyboards
Demon You / Lily Anne
Lake of Tears Lyrics
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Her name was Lily Anne was what she said
She was standing there alone, waiting for the fall
So I asked her would she wait with me
For night to take this day away
But with the night she ran away, the demon clad in grey
So I learned the ways the demon plays
From this beauty clad in ashen grey
How she left me with the fall, left me all alone
Only sorcerers of death remains
Only shadowed ones as some would see
And the night that sings to me, of Lily Anne the grey
I summon the demon you, Lily Anne!
The lyrics of Lake of Tears's song Demon You/Lily Anne tell the story of a meeting between the singer and a demon named Lily Anne. The song is focused on the feelings of regret and loss that come with trying to interact with the supernatural. The song begins with the singer meeting the demon on a summer's day, and the demon introduces herself as Lily Anne. The singer is drawn to her and asks her to wait with him for nightfall, but she disappears when the night comes.
As the song continues, the singer learns more about the ways of the demon from Lily Anne herself. He is left alone in the fall, mourning the loss of the demon who has taught him so much. The final lines are a summoning of the demon. The song illustrates how sometimes in life we can be drawn to things or people that are bad for us, but despite the consequences, the allure can be too much to resist.
The song's lyrics are filled with metaphorical meanings, and its slow and melancholic tune adds to the overall somber feeling of the song. The listener is left to interpret the meaning of the song, but it can be thought of as a cautionary tale about the perils of being too curious about the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I met the demon on a summer's day
Encountered the demon on a bright and warm day during summer
Her name was Lily Anne was what she said
The demon introduced herself as Lily Anne when she spoke
She was standing there alone, waiting for the fall
The demon was solitary and patiently anticipating for the autumn season
So I asked her would she wait with me
Requested the demon if she would stay with me a while longer
For night to take this day away
Hoping the darkness would soon come to replace the current brightness
But with the night she ran away, the demon clad in grey
However, when night arrived, the demon, who was dressed in grey attire, chose to depart
I summon the demon you!
Invoking and calling upon the demon, referring to her as 'you'
So I learned the ways the demon plays
Gained an understanding of how the demon operates and behaves
From this beauty clad in ashen grey
Obtained knowledge by observing this demon, who was outwardly attractive yet had a dreary appearance
How she left me with the fall, left me all alone
Reflecting on how the demon abandoned the artist during the autumn and left them on their own
Only sorcerers of death remains
Stating that only researchers of death persist
Only shadowed ones as some would see
Referring to individuals known as shadowed ones, who are perceived in various ways by people
And the night that sings to me, of Lily Anne the grey
Describing how the evening reminds the singer of the demon named Lily Anne who wore grey clothing
I summon the demon you, Lily Anne!
Reiterating the summoning of the demon known as Lily Anne, once again referred to as 'you'
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BornForBurning
I met the demon on a summer's day
Her name was Lily Anne was what she said
She was standing there alone, waiting for the fall
So I asked her would she wait with me
For night to take this day away
But with the night she ran away, the demon clad in grey
I summon the demon you!
So I learned the ways the demon plays
From this beauty clad in ashen grey
How she left me with the fall, left me all alone
Only sorcerers of death remains
Only shadowed ones as some would see
And the night that sings to me, of Lily Anne the grey
I summon the demon you, Lily Anne!
@OLUTOPITON
I met the demon on a summer's day
Her name was Lily Ann was what she said
She was standing there alone
Waiting for the fall
So I asked her would she wait for me
For the night to take this day away
But with the night she ran away, the demon clad in grey
I summon the demon you
Summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
So I learned the ways the demon plays
From this beauty clad in ashen grey
How she left me with the fall, left me all alone
Only sorcerers of death remains
Only shadowed ones as some would see
And the night that sings to me, of Lily Ann the grey
I summon the demon you
Summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
I summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
Summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
I summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
I summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
Oh, Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Oh, Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
@gavrilosevo9875
I met the demon on a summer's day
Her name was Lily Anne was what she said
She was standing there alone waiting for the fall
So I asked her would she wait with me
For the night to take this day away
But with the night she ran away the demon clad in grey
I summon the demon you
So I learned the ways the demon plays
From this beauty clad in ashen grey
How she left me with the fall left me all alone
Only sorcerers of death remains
Only shadowed ones as some would see
And the night that sings to me of Lily Anne the grey
I summon the demon you Lily Anne
@gunzmith29r
여보세요 모든 고통을 위해 유감스러운 나의 아름다운 lily.i AM 나는 you.i 사랑에게 당신을 일으키는 원인
이 되었다 나가 당신의 방에 있을때 아주 많이 내가 아프는 것을 계속하고 저를금지하기 에는 표시는 당신의 방에서
당신은 알고 있다 당신이 다른 사람에게 실소하고 미소할것을 보고 보여주지 않을 내가 내가 당신을 슬픈 시키는 것
을 계속하고 당신 너무 친절하다는 것을. .i 돌아오지 않을 것이라는 점을 상처 당신당신이 이제까지 당신이 다만
트위터에 저를 요구하는 저 말하고 싶은 어떤 more.if든지 alive.i조차 알고 있다는 것을다는 것을 당신의
fault.it가다는 것을 love.i에 있는 백치인을 위한 나의결함 알고 있다는 것을 아니다는 것을 페이스북에 또
는 나의 이름 약간 times.i 이지 않을 것이라는 점을 당신에서 멀리 다만 말한다 나의love.it는 다만 당신의
방에 있는 너무 많은 착석을 아프고 you.i 사랑 you.i에 invisable 인 것은당신에게 각 트위터에 메세지
를 지금 보내고then.i는 항상 당신을 사랑하고 당신은 항상 나의 수 one.goodbye 나의 숙녀 Lily.i 사
랑 당신당신이 저를 다만 말하는 저에게 필요로 하는forever.if일 것이다.
@BornForBurning
I met the demon on a summer's day
Her name was Lily Anne was what she said
She was standing there alone, waiting for the fall
So I asked her would she wait with me
For night to take this day away
But with the night she ran away, the demon clad in grey
I summon the demon you!
So I learned the ways the demon plays
From this beauty clad in ashen grey
How she left me with the fall, left me all alone
Only sorcerers of death remains
Only shadowed ones as some would see
And the night that sings to me, of Lily Anne the grey
I summon the demon you, Lily Anne!
@sugarjo9
one of the most beautiful and creative albums ever! I bought it accidentally when I was 13 years old and still, 15 years later I don't regret it!!!
@georgeavram2275
de unde lam purrchesat pa achesta? cred ca din hala...eu aveam 14 anishori in 1999...cemi facushi la timp ;0)...au trecut 19 anishori,,,doir
@georgeavram2275
adikkka? un crai ce a devenit un cinstit,,citit shi te cinsteshte,,,\0/
@mitmamitma1439
One of the best songs this world has ever produced, yet underrated.
@OLUTOPITON
I met the demon on a summer's day
Her name was Lily Ann was what she said
She was standing there alone
Waiting for the fall
So I asked her would she wait for me
For the night to take this day away
But with the night she ran away, the demon clad in grey
I summon the demon you
Summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
So I learned the ways the demon plays
From this beauty clad in ashen grey
How she left me with the fall, left me all alone
Only sorcerers of death remains
Only shadowed ones as some would see
And the night that sings to me, of Lily Ann the grey
I summon the demon you
Summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
I summon the demon you
I summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
Summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
I summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
I summon the demon you (Lily Ann)
Oh, Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Oh, Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
Lily Ann (Summon, summon, summon, summon the demon you)
@Missony74
O trupa foarte buna - am descoperit-o cind au lansat albumul forever autumn!
@marieb_712
What a masterpiece, never gets old!
@tq_pro7446
Timeless song ❤️
@anatoliphvideographer1304
самая прекрасная группа....это просто песни от души...спасибо вам