They have released four albums: Prisonworld, Autumntales, Paranoid Circus and Leverage. Their latest Album Skin and Bones will be released in September 2014.
Band members:
Jessica Thierjung (vocals)
Oliver Thierjung (bass, backing vocals)
Linda Laukamp (cello, backing vocals)
Joon Laukamp (violin)
Tim Sonnenstuhl (guitar)
Markus Fidorra (drums)
Ex-members:
Martin Ahman (keys)
Daniel de Beer (drums)
Sven Engelmann (bass)
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Side by Side
Lyriel Lyrics
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I saw the wind in your hair
As it stroked your skin
I knew of your despair
Darling, why are you sad?
When I am near
Is it my fault that you shed those tears?
As we walked side by side
You took my hand
But your touch,
I couldn't feel,
So I turned my head around
To see your eyes,
They were grey, they looked through me
In a world so fey, (my dear)
Near and far, colorful but pale,
Beautiful with sin, never to be seen
We're divided, we are standing on opponent sides
You complete me, you delete me
And in you I hide
As I lay by your side,
I felt your heart
Beating in line with mine
As I lay by your side – by your side, dear
I said I needed you
You just looked into my eyes,
Your voice was in disguise:
"Let us walk side by side,
I'll hold your hand,
I am here with you, (my dear)
Near and far, colorful but pale,
Beautiful with sin, never to be seen
We're divided, we are standing on opponent sides
You complete me, you delete me
And in you I hide
The lyrics of "Side by Side" by Lyriel depict a relationship between two people who are searching for a connection despite their contrasting characteristics. The singer describes walking along with the other person, taking note of the wind in their hair and on their skin. The singer becomes aware of the other person's despair and seeks to console them by asking why they are sad if the singer is present. However, the other person's touch feels absent, and when the singer looks into their eyes, they appear grey and unfeeling.
The rest of the lyrics play with the idea of two people who are divided by their differences, yet complement each other in a way that they cannot ignore. The line "Near and far, colorful but pale, Beautiful with sin, never to be seen" speaks to how the two people exist in their own worlds, yet draw from each other in some way. The repeated phrase "You complete me, you delete me, and in you I hide" underscores this idea of complementarity and the desire to find solace in the other person.
Overall, the lyrics of "Side by Side" are poignant and evoke a sense of longing and melancholy. They also touch upon the idea of two people who seem to be at odds with each other but cannot help but be drawn to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
As we walked side by side
Together we strolled, next to each other.
I saw the wind in your hair
I noticed the breeze blowing through your hair.
As it stroked your skin
The wind gently brushed your skin.
I knew of your despair
I sensed your sadness and pain.
Darling, why are you sad?
My beloved, what troubles you?
When I am near
Do my presence not bring you joy?
Is it my fault that you shed those tears?
Am I responsible for your sorrow?
You took my hand
You clasped my hand.
But your touch,
However, your touch,
I couldn't feel,
I could not perceive it.
So I turned my head around
Therefore, I turned to face you.
To see your eyes,
In order to gaze at your eyes,
They were grey, they looked through me
I saw that they were gray and distant, as if they did not see me.
In a world so fey, (my dear)
In a mysterious world, oh my beloved.
Near and far, colorful but pale,
Close and distant, full of richness but lacking in vibrancy,
Beautiful with sin, never to be seen
Exquisitely stained with immorality, yet never revealed.
We're divided, we are standing on opponent sides
We are separated, and standing on opposing sides.
You complete me, you delete me
You make me whole, yet have the power to undo me.
And in you I hide
I find refuge, and conceal myself within you.
As I lay by your side,
As we lay next to each other,
I felt your heart
I felt the beating of your heart.
Beating in line with mine
In sync with my own heart's rhythm.
I said I needed you
I professed that I required you,
You just looked into my eyes,
But you simply gazed into my eyes,
Your voice was in disguise:
Your words were veiled and guarded:
Let us walk side by side,
We should continue to journey together,
I'll hold your hand,
I will keep a grip on your hand,
I am here with you, (my dear)
I am present with you, my beloved.
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.