Iceglass met her partner-in-music, William Maybelline, over the internet. Conversing through music recommender website LastFM, they initially sent each other ’80s YouTube videos, establishing their shared love of music. Eventually Iceglass took the trip to Maybelline’s home in Sunderland in North England and the rest, as they say, is history.
They offer an ice cold post-punk, fascinated by the beauty of art nouveau aesthetics, exploring British seashores and forests at night as well as inspired by the urbanism of Berlin.
The Chamber
Lebanon Hanover Lyrics
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besides a mind we have a heart
besides warmth we love clarity
and when your tenderness departs
down in the chamber
i try so hard to see the sky
from here we can sink so deep
and then move up so very highdown in the chamber
neben dem abgrund steht die schönheit
um deine augen der untergang
neben der kälte die ästhetik
denn unsere herzen stehen in flammen
down in the chamber
if we hallucinate we can see light
from here we can sink so deep
and then move up so very high
we could decay in this
from here we might as well begin to climb
down in the chamber
we walk a path of failures and of hights
Lebanon Hanover's "The Chamber" is a song about the complexities of human emotions and the different facets that make them up. The lyrics speak of a deep passion for beauty, clarity, and warmth, juxtaposed with the fear of losing tenderness and sinking into the abyss. The chamber symbolizes an emotional space where the singer attempts to reconcile the opposing forces within themselves and find equilibrium.
The first stanza of the song establishes a dichotomy between the abyss and beauty, mind and heart, warmth and clarity, and tenderness and departure. The second stanza delves deeper into the idea of the chamber as a space of contrast and transformation, where one can sink deep and rise high. The third stanza describes the possibility of hallucinations generating light, which could either induce decay or serve as a starting point for climbing higher.
Overall, "The Chamber" is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the psychological and emotional dimensions of human existence. It is a poetic and nuanced representation of the human condition, with all its contradictions, complexities, and potential for growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
besides the abyss we love beauty
Despite the darkness and chaos around us, we still appreciate and value beauty.
besides a mind we have a heart
We are not solely guided by logical thoughts, but also by our emotions and passions.
besides warmth we love clarity
We appreciate transparency and honesty, even if it means facing difficult truths.
and when your tenderness departs
Once the affection and gentleness of someone leaves, we are left vulnerable and exposed.
down in the chamber
Refers to a dark, hidden place within oneself where we may be struggling or confronting difficult emotions.
i try so hard to see the sky
In this dark place, we attempt to find hope or a light at the end of the tunnel.
from here we can sink so deep
The emotions and experiences in this chamber have the potential to drag us into a deep, dark place.
and then move up so very high
Yet, with effort and perseverance, we can also rise up and overcome these struggles.
do you think we have arrived
Questioning whether or not we have come out of the darkness and reached a better place.
neben dem abgrund steht die schönheit
German lyrics that translate to 'beside the abyss stands beauty'. Reiterating the idea that even in darkness or peril, there is still beauty and hope to be found.
um deine augen der untergang
German lyrics that translate to 'around your eyes is the downfall'. Suggesting that the ending of a relationship or emotional connection can be devastating.
neben der kälte die ästhetik
German lyrics that translate to 'beside the coldness is the aesthetics'. Reinforcing the idea that even in difficult or unpleasant situations, beauty and artistry can still be appreciated.
denn unsere herzen stehen in flammen
German lyrics that translate to 'for our hearts are in flames'. Implying that we are passionate and driven individuals who feel things deeply.
if we hallucinate we can see light
Even if we must resort to imagining or dreaming to find hope or inspiration, it is worth it to keep going.
we could decay in this
Acknowledging the danger that we may become trapped or lost in this dark place, unable to move on or find a way out.
from here we might as well begin to climb
Despite the difficulties and uncertainties, it is better to try to grow and improve than to remain stagnant or give up entirely.
we walk a path of failures and of hights
Life is full of ups and downs, successes and failures, and we must accept and learn from all of it to continue growing and moving forward.
Contributed by Parker S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.