April 1992 the single "Kiss & Tell" was the first release on Rebel Records / SPV and thus the start of a long-term and successful collaboration. 1992 saw a flood of releases, much to the delight of the fans. Further again the band changed their guitarist position. Mark Wheeler from now on has been in charge for about 2 years. In September came the album "An Irony of Fate", in October the re-releases of "Sinister Dawn/Ecstasy" and "Flags of Revolution" and finally in November the single "Demimondes" followed, which all together displayed an abundance of innovation.
On "Stormy Visions", the pre-release single for the album "Odyssee", released in October 1993, goes one step further in a very dancefloor-orientated direction, prooved by a truly techno-id mix of the title track. The album release in January 1994 again was followed with a crash of the line-up. Mark Wheeler has been dropped and replaced by the guitarist Colin Hughes. Some remixes and the incredible David Bowie cover "Heroes" been released shortly after the album on the Single "Flood of Love", more in the typical Love Like Blood realms.
A year later "Exposure" saw the daylight in October 1995 and broke the silence. Mixed at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool (UK) and produced by Pee Wee Coleman. One of the most influential German band now sounds really fresh, yet keeps the roots but showing itself more from the Metal side.
In January 1996 the band rushed into their most serious crisis ever. The band cancelled their 6 weeks Europe tour and felt into deep depressions. Many rumours spread around about a band split, their retirement.
No official statements, no news for about 1 1/2 years until the Demo Single "Taste of Damocles" been released as an offical announcement. The band from now on consists just by the brotherhood and founding members Yorck and Gunnar Eysel. Former guitarist Colin Hughes as well as dummer Joxx Schmid retired. But the main heads of the band continue what they have started about ten years ago.
So it's no wonder that in February 1998 in time of their 10 years anniversary with a big bang the advance Mini-Album "The Love Like Blood E.P." was released. A new chapter is opened, a fresh, highly motivated band returns and again is setting new standards.
Their anniversary E.P. as well as the follow-up album "Snakekiller" have been recorded with numerous highly reputated musicians as there are AC (drums, Lacrimosa), Esa Holopainen (guitars, Amorphis), Ed Warby (drums, Gorefest), Frank Schwer (guitars, Silke Bischoff), Frank Weyzig (Born For Bliss), Susan D'Ivallo (vocals, Moonchild) and finally Peter Tägtgren (producer, Dimmu Borgir, Hypocrisy, Edge Of Sanity)
Walking in Demimondes
Love Like Blood Lyrics
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I WAS SKIN AND BONES, MY TRUST WAS BURIED DEEP
WE WERE RESTING TOGETHER, EVEN IN THE DARK
I WAS LIVING QUIETLY UNTIL HE BROKE ME APART
CRUSADERS AND DEMONS WILL NEVER FADE AWAY
CRUSADERS AND DEMONS WILL NEVER GO AWAY
WE LEARNED TO SING THEIR VERY OLD DIRGES
DEFAMATION, I WILL CALL, COME ON ! DEFAMATION, NO !
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS THE SPACEWALKER
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS WALKING
BUT VISION WON'T FOLLOW ME INTO MY GRAVE
EVEN IF MY FACE, WILL NOT BE SAVED
YOU MAY TALK FOR HOURS, YOU MAY IGNORE IT ALL
BUT I WOULD CARE, CARE ABOUT YOUR FROWN
YOU NEVER SHOWED ME YOUR OTHER FACES
MY NAME IS GRIEF, I STILL KNOW THE PLACES
WHERE WE RESTED TOGETHER, EVEN IN THE DARK
I WAS LIVING QUIETLY UNTIL HE BROKE ME APART
DEFAMATION, I WILL CALL, COME ON ! DEFAMATION, NO !
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS THE SPACEWALKER
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS WALKING
IN THAT SPACE - WAL - KER
SPACE - WAL - KER
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS WALKING
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS LOVING
LOVING, LOVING, LOVING !
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH !
The lyrics of Walking In Demimondes by Love Like Blood evoke a feeling of desperation and survival. The singer has just lived through a traumatic experience, escaping death by the skin of their teeth. Their trust has been shattered and they are left to pick up the pieces of their life that has been broken apart. The line "Crusaders and demons will never fade away" suggests that the singer is still haunted by their past, and the pain has not gone away. The reference to "very old dirges" implies that this is a longstanding struggle that they are unable to escape.
The chorus of the song, "Defamation, I will call, come on! Defamation, no!" is a plea to be recognized, and not to be judged unfairly. The singer has been through something terrible, and they do not want people to judge them based on that experience. They want their voice to be heard, and for others to see them for who they really are, not just the trauma that they have been through.
The final lines of the song, "In that demimonde, I was walking, loving, loving, loving!" suggest that despite everything, the singer is still capable of love. They have been through a lot, but they have not lost their ability to care for others. This song is a haunting exploration of the human experience, and the resilience that we must summon in order to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
I'VE ESCAPED DEATH, BY THE SKIN OF MY TEETH
I narrowly avoided death; my survival was due to good luck and timing.
I WAS SKIN AND BONES, MY TRUST WAS BURIED DEEP
I was emaciated and frail, and I had lost faith in others.
WE WERE RESTING TOGETHER, EVEN IN THE DARK
We found solace and comfort in each other's company, even during difficult times.
I WAS LIVING QUIETLY UNTIL HE BROKE ME APART
My peaceful existence was shattered by the actions of another.
CRUSADERS AND DEMONS WILL NEVER FADE AWAY
The struggle between good and evil will continue to endure.
CRUSADERS AND DEMONS WILL NEVER GO AWAY
The battle between those who fight for righteousness and those who spread darkness will never disappear.
WE LEARNED TO SING THEIR VERY OLD DIRGES
We became familiar with the ancient songs and chants of the crusaders and demons.
BUT WE NEVER GOT SHELTER IN THE CHURCHES
Despite our knowledge of these songs, we were not able to find refuge in religious institutions.
DEFAMATION, I WILL CALL, COME ON ! DEFAMATION, NO !
I will not tolerate any malicious statements about me and will speak out against them.
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS THE SPACEWALKER
In that world of ambiguity and moral ambiguity, I was an outsider.
BUT VISION WON'T FOLLOW ME INTO MY GRAVE
No matter how clear my perception and insight may be in life, it will not accompany me in death.
EVEN IF MY FACE, WILL NOT BE SAVED
Though my physical body will eventually perish, I hope to have left a legacy or made a meaningful impact.
YOU MAY TALK FOR HOURS, YOU MAY IGNORE IT ALL
Others may engage in endless conversation and discussion or choose to disregard everything entirely.
BUT I WOULD CARE, CARE ABOUT YOUR FROWN
Despite others' reactions, I would be concerned about any negative emotions or facial expressions you display.
YOU NEVER SHOWED ME YOUR OTHER FACES
You have not revealed all aspects of your true self to me.
MY NAME IS GRIEF, I STILL KNOW THE PLACES
Even though I am defined by sorrow and heartache, I am still familiar with the locations and experiences we shared.
IN THAT DEMIMONDE, I WAS LOVING
Despite the ambiguity and complexity of that world, I was still capable of experiencing love and affection.
LOVING, LOVING, LOVING !
My love knows no bounds and cannot be contained or restricted.
IN THAT SPACE - WAL - KER
As a spacewalker, I existed in a realm of undefined space and time.
SPACE - WAL - KER
As a spacewalker, I was untethered and free to explore the mysteries of the universe.
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@RhythmOfFear13
One of my favorite goth rock bands. Amazing video. Wish there were more videos from the early years of this band though...
@mattrendall4232
Gothtastic👍
@DrummerFenriz
Hello!!! Are there Lacrimosa's videos at this Festival?
@raimia.4286
awesome vids!
@Virus-ny3eg
excelente
@ef7480
Didn't reralise how shyte cameras were in 1993..