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
the crossing
Leaves' Eyes Lyrics
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I hold my shield before me
May the Gods be with me
North man determined not to fail
Leave your foray behind
Northern wind in our sails
The crossing becomes our life
We dive to sea beyond the mist
The sun turns red before us
May the Gods be with us
North man determined not to fail
Leave your foray behind
Northern wind in our sails
The crossing becomes our life
North man determined not to fail
Leave your foray behind
Northern wind in our sails
The crossing becomes our life
Odin!
North man determined not to fail
Leave your foray behind
Northern wind in our sails
The crossing becomes our life
North man determined not to fail
Leave your foray behind
Northern wind in our sails
The crossing becomes our life
The lyrics of "The Crossing" by Leaves' Eyes take us on a journey of a North man determined to succeed despite the challenging circumstances that he may face in his quest. The opening lines, "In the fields, bequeath the beach, I hold my shield before me, may the Gods be with me," set the tone for the song and demonstrate the warrior mindset of the singer as he prepares for battle. The use of the words "bequeath" and "hold" convey a sense of responsibility and caution that one might expect from a seasoned warrior, someone who understands the dangers that lie ahead and is taking every precaution to protect himself.
The lyrics then shift to a more nautical theme as the singer and his crew prepare to set sail on their journey. The lines "We dive to sea beyond the mist, the sun turns red before us, may the Gods be with us" evoke a sense of adventure and the unknown. The use of the word "dive" suggests that the journey ahead is not just a physical one, but also a psychological one. The fact that the "sun turns red before us" may be interpreted as a warning or a signal to the singer and his crew, indicating that danger lies ahead. However, the line "may the Gods be with us" suggests that they are not alone and that divine intervention may be on their side.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "North man determined not to fail, leave your foray behind, northern wind in our sails, the crossing becomes our life" several times. The repetition reinforces the idea that the singer is someone who is determined to succeed, no matter what obstacles may lie in his path. The use of the phrase "the crossing becomes our life" suggests that this journey is transformative and that the singer may return changed in some way.
Line by Line Meaning
In the fields, bequeath the beach
We leave our homes in the fields and embark on our journey towards the beach.
I hold my shield before me
I prepare myself and take precautionary measures for any danger that we might face on our voyage.
May the Gods be with me
I seek divine protection and blessings as we set out on our journey.
North man determined not to fail
We are motivated and resolute in our determination to succeed on this journey as a group of North men.
Leave your foray behind
We leave behind our past struggles and conflicts and come together as one on this journey.
Northern wind in our sails
We are guided and propelled by the northern wind as we sail towards our destination.
The crossing becomes our life
This journey becomes our purpose and meaning in life as we embark on it with full commitment.
We dive to sea beyond the mist
We venture into the unknown, beyond the misty horizon of the sea.
The sun turns red before us
The sun sets before our eyes, marking the end of another day on our journey.
May the Gods be with us
We seek divine protection and blessings as we continue on our perilous journey.
Odin!
We invoke the name of Odin, the Norse god of war and wisdom, for his guidance and protection on our journey.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER KRULL, CHRISTIAN LUKHAUP, LIV KRISTINE ESPENAES KRULL, MATHIAS ROEDERER, THORSTEN BAUER
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