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.
Huldra
Liv Kristine Lyrics
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voller Schliefen heult es den Schlot herrab
und wie man sagt
erscholl ein Wimmern in der Luft
ein totes Stönen
ein prophezeien in fürchterlichem Laut
von wildem Unrat und grässlichen Geschichten
Neu ausgebrütet in einer Zeit des Leidens
Man sagt, die Erde bebte fieberkrank
The lyrics of "Huldra" by Liv Kristine depict a stormy night filled with eerie sounds and haunting premonitions. The song begins by describing the stormy night, where the wind howls through the chimney, and a whimpering sound echoes through the air. The song goes on to describe the foreboding presence of death and prophecies of misery that fill the night. A dark bird screams throughout the night, and it's said that the Earth trembles with a feverishness, adding to the sense of impending doom.
The song invokes the pagan figure of huldra, a forest spirit in Scandinavian folklore known for her beauty and mystery. The lyrics speak of grimmest tales and the feeling of dread, which becomes a metaphor for the overwhelming emotions experienced during times of suffering. The song is a bittersweet journey into the realm of the supernatural, filled with twists and turns that create a dreamlike atmosphere. In Liv's signature style, the lyrics masterfully capture the essence of a mystical world, and the music complements the mood perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Die Nacht war stürmisch
The night was tempestuous
voller Schliefen heult es den Schlot herrab
Full of sobs, it howls down the chimney
und wie man sagt
And, as they say
erscholl ein Wimmern in der Luft
A moaning echoed in the air
ein totes Stönen
A dead groaning
ein prophezeien in fürchterlichem Laut
A prophecy in a dreadful voice
von wildem Unrat und grässlichen Geschichten
Of wild filth and ghastly tales
Neu ausgebrütet in einer Zeit des Leidens
Newly hatched in a time of suffering
Der dunkle Vogel schrie die ganze Nacht hindurch
The dark bird screamed all night long
Man sagt, die Erde bebte fieberkrank
They say the earth trembled with fever
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