Leaves’ Eyes was formed in 2003 by Liv Kristine with her husband, Alexander Krull, and members of his band, Atrocity. The band combines atmospheric metal and classical elements. The lead female vocals are occasionally backed up by death growls from Alexander Krull.
Their debut album, Lovelorn, was released in 2004. The second album, Vinland Saga, was released 30th of May 2005, and retells the tale of the discovery of Vinland (i.e. North America) by Leif Erikson. The EP Legend Land was released on June 2, 2006 as a followup to Vinland Saga.
Liv Kristine created the band name, which is a homophone for the way “Liv’s Eyes” is pronounced by a Norwegian. “Leaves” is connected to nature, which has always been the biggest inspiration for her. Liv Kristine wrote all of the lyrics for the band's first six albums.
On April 15, 2016, the band announced via Facebook that they were parting ways with Liv Kristine, who would be replaced by Elina Siirala of EnkElination.
Former members include, in order of date joined,Liv Kristine (vocals, 2003-2016), Martin Schmidt (drums, 2003-2004), Chris Lukhaup (bass, 2003-2007), Mathias Röderer (guitars, 2003-2010), Moritz Neuner (drums, 2004-2007), Nicholas Barker (drums, 2004-2008), Alla Fedynitch (bass, 2007-2010), Seven Antonopoulos (drums, 2008-2010), Roland Navratil (drums, 2010-2012), J.B. van der Wal (bass, 2010-2013), Sander van der Meer (guitars, 2010-2015), and Felix Born (drums, 2012-2013).
Official site: www.leaveseyes.com
Lyset
Leaves' Eyes Lyrics
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Would be to say that your petty wars killed everything
And I wonder if we ever had one of those moments
Because I can't count the times
I tried to cut away the dead, hoping to grow up again
How much I tried to kill the smiling boy
The burden of falling out of the womb
How much "not enough" I ever received
This loss weighs, it will always weigh
The lyrics to "Lyset" by Leaves' Eyes depict a person's struggle with the burden of the past and the desire to move forward. The singer questions the meaningfulness of their past experiences, wondering if any of their moments were truly meaningful. They feel weighed down by their memories, which include petty wars and failed attempts at maturity.
The singer alludes to the feeling of being stuck in the past and unable to let go of painful memories. They express a desire to cut away the dead in order to grow, but also recognize the challenge of letting go of the past. The line "The burden of falling out of the womb" may also suggest a sense of vulnerability or feeling like they are constantly starting over.
Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges the weight of their loss and accepts that it will always weigh on them. However, they resolve to "solve these dreams" before they wake up, indicating a willingness to confront and work through their past in order to move forward.
Overall, "Lyset" is a poignant and introspective song about the struggle to reconcile with one's past and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
To say that all of those words meant something
The singer doubts that the words they've heard had true meaning.
Would be to say that your petty wars killed everything
The singer believes that the petty quarrels have led to a devastating loss.
And I wonder if we ever had one of those moments
The singer questions if they've ever experienced a certain kind of precious moment.
Because I can't count the times
The artist has lost track of how often something has happened.
I tried to cut away the dead, hoping to grow up again
The artist tried to shed the negative aspects that were holding them back in hopes of personal growth.
How much I tried to kill the smiling boy
The singer attempted to destroy the version of themselves that was content and carefree.
The burden of falling out of the womb
The singer is struggling with the weight of being born.
How much "not enough" I ever received
The artist didn't receive enough of something they needed.
I will solve these dreams before I wake up this time
The artist hopes to resolve their dreams before they are forced to awaken from them.
This loss weighs, it will always weigh
The artist is carrying a heavy burden of loss that they will never be able to shake off.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER KRULL, CHRISTIAN LUKHAUP, LIV KRISTINE ESPENAES KRULL, MATHIAS ROEDERER, THORSTEN BAUER
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