Lyriel is a folk metal band formed in Gummersbach in 2003. They describe th… Read Full Bio ↴Lyriel is a folk metal band formed in Gummersbach in 2003. They describe their style as 'dark romantic celtic rock' and can be easily compared to Blackmore's Night and various symphonic metal bands, although they do not copy these bands. They are also notable for frontwoman Jessica Thierjung's vocals, which add a unique touch to their already distinguishable sound. Additionally, they feature the cello and violin on stage.

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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The Regret
Lyriel Lyrics

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Whatever I've searched
I was sure it won't take a lifetime to find
So I left with words of confidence
The angel of revenge was the fellow by my side

I held your love right in my hands
Along with your vow
Turning away for glory and fame

Now left me a dying fool

Angel of death, cold hands on my shoulder
But I'm just having thought of you
Beautiful queen of my broken heart

I held your love right in my hands
Along with your vow
Turning away for glory and fame
Now left me a dying fool

Take me to the flames
Burn the shroud into ashes
Step by step the flames
Take me close to you
And back to times when

I held your love right in my hands
Along with your vow
What I may have searched I couldn't reach
I've had it all in you

I held your love right in my hands
Along with your vow

Turning away for glory and fame
Now left me a dying fool

Overall Meaning

Lyriel's song The Regret is a melancholic ballad that is sung from the perspective of a regretful person who rues the decision to give up on his love and choose glory, fame and revenge over love. The first verse talks about how the person thought that he wouldn't have to wait a long time to find what he was looking for, so he left with words of confidence with an angel of revenge by his side. This indicates that he was seeking revenge for something, and chose revenge and glory over his love. The second verse talks about how he had his love in his hand, with her vow and presence, but he turned away from her for the sake of personal gain. He now feels regretful and foolish since he recognized that he was dying alone.

The chorus of the song talks about him being visited by the Angel of Death. However, he only thinks about his beautiful queen and the love he left behind, feeling the cold hands of death on his shoulder. He's asking to be taken to the flames to burn the shroud of his past and get close to her again, back to the times when he held her love and vow in his hand. The song ends with him remembering and mourning over his foolish decision.

Overall, the song is a melancholic tribute to lost love and missed opportunities. It reflects the sobering realization that personal gain, revenge, and glory cannot replace the emotional fulfillment that one gets from genuine love.

Line by Line Meaning

Whatever I've searched
No matter what I searched for

I was sure it won't take a lifetime to find
I thought I could easily find it without taking much time

So I left with words of confidence
Thus, I left with words of assurance

The angel of revenge was the fellow by my side
I had the angel of revenge accompanied me

I held your love right in my hands
I had your love in my grasp

Along with your vow
And your promise

Turning away for glory and fame
But I turned away for fame and glory

Now left me a dying fool
And now it has left me as a dying fool

Angel of death, cold hands on my shoulder
Death is close, I can feel its cold touch on my shoulder

But I'm just having thought of you
But all I can think of is you

Beautiful queen of my broken heart
You are the beautiful queen of my heart, now broken