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
Hold on Tight
Lake of Tears Lyrics
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Down my dreams the velvet raven flies
So I hold on
Whither goes the way I ride
In the moonlit raven's eye
Staring past the purple sky tonight
Find out the only way goes down
And the weary drowns
Better hold on tight
Where leads the way I go
Velvet one I only know
Every raven craves a crimson stone
I'm holding on and I
Find out the only way goes down
And the weary drowns
Better hold on tight
Lake of Tears's song Hold on Tight is a haunting and introspective piece that speaks to the inevitability of death and our own mortality. The lyrics suggest the presence of a velvet raven which appears to be a symbolic representation of death, and the singer's desire to hold on tight to life and fight against their ultimate fate. The opening lines, "When I close my eyes tonight, Down my dreams the velvet raven flies, So I hold on" suggest that the singer is aware of their own mortality and is trying to hold on tight to whatever time they have left on this earth. The phrase "whither goes the way I ride, In the moonlit raven's eye, Staring past the purple sky tonight" describes an eerie and uncertain journey, one that the singer is unwilling to undertake.
In the next verse, the lyrics "Where leads the way I go, Velvet one I only know, Every raven craves a crimson stone" suggests that the singer is resigned to their fate and recognizes that death is inevitable. The crimson stone could be interpreted as one's life force, which every raven craves. The lines "Find out the only way goes down, And the weary drowns" reinforces the idea that even the strongest and bravest cannot escape the grasp of death. However, the line "Better hold on tight" suggests that even in the face of death, one should fight to stay alive and cherish every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
When I close my eyes tonight
As I prepare to go to sleep, I begin to drift off into a dreamlike state.
Down my dreams the velvet raven flies
In my dreams, a raven made of soft material takes flight and guides me through my subconscious.
So I hold on
I cling to this dream experience in order to fully take advantage of it.
Whither goes the way I ride
Where is the path taking me that I'm currently on?
In the moonlit raven's eye
As I continue through the dream world, I see everything through the eyes of the raven that guides me.
Staring past the purple sky tonight
Gazing past the vivid scenery around me, I recognize the beauty of this dreamlike world.
I'm holding on and I
I'm continuing to grip onto this experience...
Find out the only way goes down
...but I'm beginning to realize that the only way forward might lead down into the depths of the subconscious.
And the weary drowns
If I let go of this imaginative journey, I'll be overcome by exhaustion.
Better hold on tight
It's important to hold onto this dreamlike journey and not let go, no matter how tiring it becomes.
Where leads the way I go
Where will this path through my subconscious take me, regardless of how unconventional it may be?
Velvet one I only know
Only I know the true extent and majesty of this dream experience, like a unique object created from velvet.
Every raven craves a crimson stone
As a symbol of wisdom, every raven (like my dream guide) desires a specific item that holds value or significance.
I'm holding on and I
Similarly to before, I'm still holding onto this dream experience with a firm grasp...
Find out the only way goes down
...and becoming more aware of the fact that the path forward may involve traveling deeper into my unconscious mind.
And the weary drowns
If I were to abandon this dreamlike journey out of fatigue, I'd only grow increasingly overwhelmed and lost.
Better hold on tight
In order to make the most of and find value in this excursion of the mind, I must not let go of this imaginative trip, no matter what occurs.
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