The band's music is characterized by its extensive use of both romantic and classical styled male and female vocals. They have been one of the cornerstones of Hyperium Records' Heavenly Voices compilation series of the early 1990s.
Originally formed by Ralf Donis, Maik Hartung, Sven Mertens, and Susann Heinrich, the band members and music have changed slightly. The first few LICTD albums were released on Hyperium Records in Europe and on Metropolis Records in the United States.
The band's debut album "Teignmouth" was the first Metropolis Records release, and remains one of LICTD's more popular albums. Following the departure of Donis, the more experimental songs that characterized some of the early LICTD work gave way to a much more classical sound.
The band performed at major international festivals including, Wave Gotik Treffen in 2003 and 2005 and the annual Bach Festival Leipzig in 2003 (Leipzig is considered Bach's hometown). Love Is Colder Than Death split up in 2011 and re-formed again in 2012, with the new album "Tempest", released in 2013.
Very III
Love Is Colder Than Death Lyrics
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And I wonder whether they mean to kill,
And I wonder if William Bond will die,
For assuredly he is very ill
He went to church in a May morning,
Attended by Fairies, one, two, and three;
But the Angels of Providence drove them away,
He went not out to the field nor fold,
He went not out to the village nor town,
But he came home in a black, black cloud,
And took to his bed, and there lay down
I wonder whether the girls are mad,
And I wonder whether they mean to kill,
And I wonder if William Bond will die,
For assuredly he is very ill
The lyrics of Love Is Colder Than Death's song Very III present a dark and ominous atmosphere, filled with mystery and concern for William Bond - a character who is very ill and plagued with misfortune. The singer questions whether the girls are mad and whether they intend to harm or kill, possibly indicating that they may have had a role in William's current state. This is followed by a description of William's attempt to seek solace in church, where he is accompanied by fairies, but ultimately rejected by the angels of Providence. The lyrics suggest that this event worsened his condition, as he returns home in misery and descends into darkness, refusing to leave his bed.
The unsettling tone of the song is further emphasized by the repetition of the same four lines, creating a sense of unease and drawing attention to the uncertainty surrounding William's fate. The use of fairy tale creatures, mixed with religious undertones, adds to the surreal and dream-like quality of the lyrics, leaving the listener to ponder the true meaning and significance behind the words.
Overall, the lyrics of Very III are a testament to the poetic prowess of Love Is Colder Than Death, as they skillfully weave together multiple themes and elements to create a haunting and unforgettable melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder whether the girls are mad,
I'm curious if the girls are crazy,
And I wonder whether they mean to kill,
I'm also wondering if they are planning to murder,
And I wonder if William Bond will die,
I'm wondering if William Bond's illness will be fatal,
For assuredly he is very ill
He is seriously ill and his condition is alarming
He went to church in a May morning,
On a May morning, he attended church,
Attended by Fairies, one, two, and three;
He was joined by three fairies during the church ceremony,
But the Angels of Providence drove them away,
However, the providential angels forced the fairies to leave the church,
And he returned home in misery
As a result, he came back home feeling sorrowful,
He went not out to the field nor fold,
He didn't venture out to the field or any open area,
He went not out to the village nor town,
He also refrained from going to the village or town,
But he came home in a black, black cloud,
Nevertheless, he returned home engulfed by an ominous black cloud,
And took to his bed, and there lay down
He then retired to his bed and rested there
Writer(s): SVEN MERTENS, WILLIAM BLAKE, MAIK HARTUNG
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fleurofevil2891
For those of you wondering about the lyrics. They come from a William Blake poem called "William Bond".
"I WONDER whether the girls are mad,
And I wonder whether they mean to kill,
And I wonder if William Bond will die,
For assuredly he is very ill.
He went to church in a May morning,
Attended by Fairies, one, two, and three;
But the Angels of Providence drove them away,
And he return’d home in misery.
He went not out to the field nor fold,
He went not out to the village nor town,
But he came home in a black, black cloud,
And took to his bed, and there lay down"
You can read the entire poem here:
http://www.bartleby.com/235/141.html
@fleurofevil2891
It's very weird!. Maybe the person who uploaded the video has to approve my comment , otherwise it can't be seen, maybe that's the reason. Anyways, this is what I posted (hope you can read this comment) :
For those of you wondering about the lyrics. They come from a William Blake poem called "William Bond".
"I WONDER whether the girls are mad,
And I wonder whether they mean to kill,
And I wonder if William Bond will die,
For assuredly he is very ill.
He went to church in a May morning,
Attended by Fairies, one, two, and three;
But the Angels of Providence drove them away,
And he return’d home in misery.
He went not out to the field nor fold,
He went not out to the village nor town,
But he came home in a black, black cloud,
And took to his bed, and there lay down"
You can read the entire poem here:
http://www.bartleby.com/235/141.html
@fleurofevil2891
For those of you wondering about the lyrics. They come from a William Blake poem called "William Bond".
"I WONDER whether the girls are mad,
And I wonder whether they mean to kill,
And I wonder if William Bond will die,
For assuredly he is very ill.
He went to church in a May morning,
Attended by Fairies, one, two, and three;
But the Angels of Providence drove them away,
And he return’d home in misery.
He went not out to the field nor fold,
He went not out to the village nor town,
But he came home in a black, black cloud,
And took to his bed, and there lay down"
You can read the entire poem here:
http://www.bartleby.com/235/141.html
@cosmonaut42
Haunting beautiful.
@pukrahe6706
...ich liebe diese Band... 🏴💘🏴
@welbervasconcellos3185
Em pleno 2021 apreciando essa maravilha <3
@wilborcarvallonunura9307
¡¡¡ENIGMATICO!!!!
@dragon-rk2kv
Excelente su sonido no los conocía ,extremadamente obscuro y desolador
@TheBuggy242
for me one of the best releases in the 90s
@Shadowfax424
Awesome band!! I've been listening to their material for over three years now, and they are awesome!! I like your video too, it fits quite well with this song. Great job!!
@ramdasbir5995
I've been looking for the lyrics to this for years and years! Thank you for posting!
@clamboy54
The entire release is amazing.