Liv Kristine Espenæs (born February 14, 1976 in Stavanger, Norway), better … Read Full Bio ↴Liv Kristine Espenæs (born February 14, 1976 in Stavanger, Norway), better known as Liv Kristine, is the former vocalist for bands Theatre of Tragedy and Leaves' Eyes. She also releases solo albums with music varying from gothic rock to pop ballads.

Musical from an early age, Liv joined Theatre of Tragedy in 1994 as a backup singer, but was soon sharing singing duties with Raymond István Rohonyi. On July 3, 2003 Liv married [arist]Alexander Krull, the vocalist for the German band Atrocity, and in December she gave birth to their son, Leon Alexander. She split with Theatre of Tragedy and formed a new band, Leaves' Eyes, with the musicians from Atrocity. She has also released solo albums. She's done several music projects with other bands such as Cradle of Filth (Nymphetamine)and Delain (Day for ghosts, See me in shadow). Liv left Leaves' Eyes after their split with Krull.

Her younger sister, Carmen Elise Espenaes, is the vocalist of Midnattsol. Liv also performed with Midnattsol for several years after leaving Leaves' Eyes and before relaunching her solo career.

Blue Emptiness
Liv Kristine Lyrics

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Life is a wonder, I've entered the gate
Time can be healing if you just learn to wait
Pain makes tears flow but it tells you to pray
And the night is our fortress when we're tired of the day

Opposite thoughts make me wonder sometimes
Is there something out there I don't know

But your smile makes me wonder, did you mean what you said
And a million thoughts went through my head
Your words make me cry and laugh I guess
I am caught in an ocean of blue emptiness

Faith is stronger where weakness rules
Changes will open your eyes when it hurts
A coin has another side staring at you
And love causes freedom and prison in you

Opposite thoughts make me wonder sometimes
Is there something out there I don't know

But your smile makes me wonder, did you mean what you said
And a million thoughts went through my head
Your words make me cry and laugh I guess
I am caught in an ocean of blue emptiness

But the faith and the trust and your strength is my harbour
Faith, trust and love, I carry within me

But your smile makes me wonder, did you mean what you said
And a million thoughts went through my head

Your words make me cry and laugh I guess
I am caught in an ocean of blue emptiness

Overall Meaning

Liv Kristine's song "Blue Emptiness" is a contemplative ballad about the duality of life, its challenges, and how to approach them. The lyrics describe the conundrum of the singer, who is on a quest for answers to the unknowns of life. The opening lines seem to suggest that life is a mystery worth exploring as the singer has entered a gate that leads to wonder. The idea is that time can heal pain, but it comes down to learning how to be patient. In this way, the lyrics reveal that despite the difficulties, hope is the way forward. Pain is the catalyst that causes tears to flow, but it also invites one to pray. Additionally, the night serves as a fortress, providing an escape from the hardships of the day.

The chorus delves into the singer's seemingly conflicting feelings about a person in their life. The line "opposite thoughts make me wonder sometimes" brings up the idea that things are not always black and white. The singer is struggling with the ambiguity of the situation, which leads them to question if there is something they are missing. They express a feeling of being caught in an ocean of 'blue emptiness' caused by the words of the person blocking the way forward. Despite this, the singer is hopeful that faith, trust, and love will serve as their anchor, guiding them through this uncertain time.

Line by Line Meaning

Life is a wonder, I've entered the gate
Life is full of marvels and I have embarked on a new adventure

Time can be healing if you just learn to wait
Time has the power to cure if you are patient enough

Pain makes tears flow but it tells you to pray
Suffering may cause sadness but it reminds you to seek solace in prayer

And the night is our fortress when we're tired of the day
When weary of the day, the night provides us with a secure haven

Opposite thoughts make me wonder sometimes
Conflicting ideas may sometimes leave me pensive

Is there something out there I don't know
Could there be something unknown to me in existence

But your smile makes me wonder, did you mean what you said
Your smile leaves me questioning if your words were sincere

And a million thoughts went through my head
Numerous thoughts raced through my mind

Your words make me cry and laugh I guess
Your words trigger both tears and laughter within me, I suppose

I am caught in an ocean of blue emptiness
I feel trapped in a sea of desolate feelings

Faith is stronger where weakness rules
Belief is more potent where vulnerability prevails

Changes will open your eyes when it hurts
Enduring pain can help you see things differently and learn valuable lessons

A coin has another side staring at you
Every situation has another aspect to it that one may not initially see

And love causes freedom and prison in you
Love has the power to liberate and also restrain one's spirit

But the faith and the trust and your strength is my harbour
My sanctuary lies in your unwavering faith, trust, and your fortitude

Faith, trust and love, I carry within me
I possess the virtues of faith, trust and love internally

But your smile makes me wonder, did you mean what you said
Your smile leaves me questioning if your words were sincere

And a million thoughts went through my head
Numerous thoughts raced through my mind

Your words make me cry and laugh I guess
Your words trigger both tears and laughter within me, I suppose

I am caught in an ocean of blue emptiness
I feel trapped in a sea of desolate feelings

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIV KRISTINE ESPENAES KRULL, THORSTEN BAUER, TIMON BIRKHOFER

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