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

Lady Rosenred
Lake of Tears Lyrics

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There's a faerie in my head
And I call her Lady Rosenred
Why she came there I don't know no I don't know

We wander worlds sometimes
Green forests, stars and stories
A secret time under three moons

We walk the clouds at times
And ride on dragon faeries
A drink with friends under three moons

Say will you dream with me tonight
Under moonlit skies?

We run the hills sometimes
Do battles upon evil
A bard so sings within the shadows

We turn the ghosts away
And jam with angry mages
A silent dream within the shadows

Say will you dream with me tonight
Under moonlit skies?

And then we turn around
And find all forests gone
And find all stars and stories gone

And then we turn around
And find all faeries gone
And find all dragon faeries gone

Say will you dream with me tonight?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lady Rosenred" by Lake of Tears are about a faerie that resides in the singer's head. The faerie, who he calls Lady Rosenred, takes him on various adventures through different worlds that exist within his imagination. They visit green forests and stargaze, experiencing a secret time under the light of three moons. They ride on dragon faeries, have drinks with friends and dream together under moonlit skies.

The faerie also takes the singer to do battle with evil, turn away ghosts and jam with angry mages in the shadows. However, the dream-like state they share is temporary, and when they turn around, they find that all forests, stars, and faeries are gone, leaving only memories of their shared experiences. The lyrics invite the listener to join them on this journey and to dream with the singer and Lady Rosenred under the moonlit skies.

Overall, the meaning of the song is ambiguous, allowing listeners to interpret it in their own way. It could be an escape from reality, a literal dream, or a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life's precious moments.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a faerie in my head
I have an imaginative spirit inside me

And I call her Lady Rosenred
I personify this spirit with the name Lady Rosenred

Why she came there I don't know no I don't know
I don't understand the origin of this spirit

We wander worlds sometimes
Lady Rosenred and I explore different realities

Green forests, stars and stories
These realities include lush nature and captivating tales

A secret time under three moons
These experiences happen in a mystical, otherworldly time

We walk the clouds at times
Lady Rosenred and I traverse the sky

And ride on dragon faeries
We soar on mythical creatures

A drink with friends under three moons
We enjoy the company of others in this enchanted environment

Say will you dream with me tonight
Can we share in this magical experience together?

We run the hills sometimes
We engage in adventure and battle