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

Sweetwater
Lake of Tears Lyrics

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Take me where the sweet water flows
Take me where the winds of spring blow

As swaying as tide, bitter and sweet combined
I close my eyes ...
Nothing to fear, there is no evil near
Only you and me
And water sweet, shallow but oh so deep

So very deep

Take me where the sweet water flows
Take me where the winds of spring blow

Different somehow, see so much clearer now
I open my eyes ...
Wandering dim, deep down into the dream
Of obscurity
With water deep, bitter but oh so sweet
So very sweet

Take me where the sweet water flows
Take me where the winds of spring blow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lake of Tears’ song Sweetwater are melancholic and poetic, and touch on the themes of hope and the desire to escape from the mundane. The first half of the song repeats the lines “Take me where the sweet water flows” and “Take me where the winds of spring blow”, creating an image of a longing to be taken away to a place that is peaceful and serene. The singer is seeking escape and solace from the chaos of the world around them, and is requesting to be taken to a place that is revitalizing and full of life.

In the second half of the song, the singer expands on their longing and seems to have found this sense of solace that they were seeking. They describe the waters as “shallow but oh so deep, so very deep”, and how they felt “different somehow, see so much clearer now”. The bitterness and sweetness of the water are both present, creating a sense of balance and harmony that the singer finds comfort in. The song speaks to the human need to find a peaceful refuge from the world, and the longing for a simpler, more fulfilling life.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me where the sweet water flows
Lead me to a place where the water is sweet and refreshing

Take me where the winds of spring blow
Lead me to a place where the winds of spring are blowing

As swaying as tide, bitter and sweet combined
The water is like the tide, combining both bitterness and sweetness

I close my eyes ...
The person is closing their eyes in the moment

Nothing to fear, there is no evil near
There is no reason to be afraid, as there is no danger around

Only you and me
It is just the two of them in that moment

And water sweet, shallow but oh so deep
The water is tempting and shallow, yet full of depth

So very deep
The water is extremely deep

Different somehow, see so much clearer now
Things feel different in this moment, and the person can see more clearly

I open my eyes ...
The person is opening their eyes

Wandering dim, deep down into the dream
The person is wandering into a dream-like state