Lake of Tears is a Swedish rock / metal band formed in 1992 in Borås, Swede… Read Full Bio ↴Lake of Tears is a Swedish rock / metal band formed in 1992 in Borås, Sweden. It is mostly known for the wide range of different styles employed over the course of its releases - ranging from death doom metal to progressive rock, gothic rock and even folk - and the continuously high marks for songwriting and guitar work it received from music critics. The band broke up shortly after their fourth release (Forever Autumn in 1999), but to honor their contract with Black Mark they released another album titled The Neonai (2002), which was finished off by the band leader Daniel Brennare (voice, guitar) alone, with little help of (then guest guitarist, now full member) Magnus Sahlgren.

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

Dreamdemons
Lake of Tears Lyrics

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The hour late, outside it's dark
You better stay inside now
Or you may get caught in my wrath

And I will send the demons
You'll run but you cannot hide
And I will send all my minions
To haunt you

Only evil dreams you'll find
Evil demons by their side

Howling winds, outside it's cold
You better lock your doors now
Or you may be held by the foul

And I will send the demons
You'll run but you cannot hide
And I will send all my minions
To haunt you

Only evil dreams you'll find
Evil demons by their side

You took my heart
So I'll take yours
Only evil dreams you'll find
And demons by their side

I will send the the demons
And I will send all my minions

The hour's late, outside it's evil
You better stay inside now
Or you will be caught by the foul

And I will send the demons
You'll run but you cannot hide
And I will send all my minions
To haunt you

Only evil dreams you'll find
Evil demons by their side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lake of Tears' "Dreamdemons" depict a terrifying and vengeful individual seeking to inflict harm on another. The song opens with a warning to stay inside due to the late hour and dark outside, as the singer threatens to send demons and minions to haunt anyone caught outside. The lyrics describe the demon's ability to find and torment their victim, as the singer seeks revenge for a lost heart.

The imagery is haunting and reflects the darkness of the demon's motives. The constant repetition of sending demons and minions creates a feeling of power for the singer, and also enhances the idea of a relentless and unyielding evil. The line "You took my heart, so I'll take yours" seems to suggest that the singer was betrayed or hurt by the victim, and is now seeking to exact revenge. Though the idea of demons and evil may seem fantastical, the lyrics tap into a primal fear of the unknown and the possibility of being hounded by a malevolent force.

Line by Line Meaning

The hour late, outside it's dark
The time is late and it is now dark outside

You better stay inside now
It is better for you to stay inside

Or you may get caught in my wrath
Otherwise, you may be caught by my anger

And I will send the demons
I will send demons

You'll run but you cannot hide
Although you may try to escape, you cannot hide

And I will send all my minions
I will also send my followers

To haunt you
To torment you

Only evil dreams you'll find
You will only experience wicked dreams

Evil demons by their side
With evil demons accompanying them

Howling winds, outside it's cold
The winds are howling and it is cold outside

You better lock your doors now
It would be wise to lock your doors