1) an English Gothic … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Nosferatu:
1) an English Gothic rock band
2) a German krautrock band
3) a heavy metal band from Brazil
4) a death metal band from Sweden
5) an alias to Hardcore Techno producer Erwin van Kan.
6) a hardcore band from the US
1) Nosferatu is an English Gothic rock band formed in March 1988 by Damien DeVille, Vlad Janicek, and Sapphire Aurora. They are one of the most successful second wave Gothic rock groups in the world. Their albums, singles, and DVD have sold over 100,000 copies world-wide. They have also sold hundreds of thousands of songs on various compilation albums since their first commercial release in the early 1990s.
Nosferatu have the credibility and good fortune of being one of the few UK-based Gothic rock bands to receive chart success both in the UK and Germany. Their back catalog of independent releases, to date, stands at 8 singles, 11 albums, 1 DVD and songs featured on 48 compilation albums. Nosferatu have a repertoire of over 100 songs and have performed over 300 concerts in 14 countries: Austria, Belgium, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Republic Of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, and Wales.
The current lineup of the band is Louis DeWray (Voice), Damien DeVille (guitar), Belle Star (drums) & Stefan Diablo (bass).
Damien DeVille is the only member to have been in the band all through its 23 year history. He has written a book on NOSFERATU titled "Vampyres Cry - The History Of A Gothic Rock Band", which is due to be published in late 2011.
2) Nosferatu, formed in 1968, was a German krautrock band. They released a self-titled album in 1970 and disbanded the year after.
3) Nosferatu is a heavy metal band from Campinas, Brazil. They've been active since 1999 and have one full-length released. Their most recent record is a split with Norwegian cult thrashers Deathhammer.
4) There was also a death metal band from Sweden called Nosferatu. They released only two demos in 1990., called "REH 90.03.06" and "Decadence Remains".
5) A project name which Patrick van Kerckhoven came up with for an early release on Ruffneck Records together with Fred Henderson. Nosferatu is also an alias to a Hardcore Techno producer. The alias was later used as a project name by Van Kerckhoven and Erwin van Kan. The latter is now the solo user of the moniker. Because Van Kan has produced the bulk of the Nosferatu material.
6) A hardcore band from Austin, Texas. They have an EP on Lumpy Records, and an album on La Vida Es Un Mus/Media Disease, as well as a bunch of tapes.
The Gauntlet
Nosferatu Lyrics
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We're not what could've been,
Living in tomorrow, died in yesterday,
Believe me when I say, there's no where I'd rather be,
I'm on my knees; you're where I pray.
I'm on the floor tonight, I've had it all,
When you're laying down the gauntlet, I love to watch you crawl.
As I'm laying down the gauntlet, will you catch me when I fall.
You're where I die, where I come alive,
Surround me in flowers, and kiss the past away.
I'm on the floor tonight, I've had it all,
When you're laying down the gauntlet, I love to watch you crawl.
I'm on the floor tonight, I'll take it all,
As I'm laying down the gauntlet, will you catch me when I fall.
This is the end; thirteen's the only friend,
Until I wake up, you're up against the wall.
The lyrics to Nosferatu's song The Gauntlet can be interpreted as a reflection of a deeply intimate and passionate relationship between two people. The opening lines suggest a sense of longing and desire, as the singer claims that the person they dream of is where they want to be. The lyrics then take a more mournful turn, with the line "Living in tomorrow, died in yesterday", suggesting that the relationship is haunted by past failures and regrets. Despite this, the singer professes their love and devotion, stating that there is nowhere else they'd rather be than at the feet of their beloved.
The chorus of the song appears to embody a sense of power exchange within the relationship. The singer describes themselves as being on the floor, having been "laid down the gauntlet" by their partner. This phrase refers to someone issuing a challenge to another person, and in this context, it could suggest that the singer's partner is the dominant member in the relationship. The singer enjoys watching their partner "crawl", and they are willing to "take it all" in return. The final lines of the chorus contain an ambiguous statement that could signify either trust or desperation. The singer wonders whether their partner will catch them when they fall, suggesting that they may feel vulnerable and in need of support.
Overall, The Gauntlet is a deeply emotive song that explores the complex dynamics of a passionate romantic relationship. The lyrics touch on themes such as love, desire, power, and vulnerability, offering multiple layers of interpretation and insight into the inner workings of the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You're where I dream;
You are my ultimate desire and longing.
We're not what could've been,
Our present reality is not what we had once imagined or hoped for.
Living in tomorrow, died in yesterday,
We constantly worry about the future and regret the past, but fail to live in the present.
Believe me when I say, there's no where I'd rather be,
I promise you that there is no other place I would rather be than with you.
I'm on my knees; you're where I pray.
I humbly submit myself to you, as you are my ultimate source of strength and guidance.
I'm on the floor tonight, I've had it all,
I am at my lowest point, having exhausted all my options.
When you're laying down the gauntlet, I love to watch you crawl.
I derive pleasure in watching you struggle, as you challenge me to be better.
I'll take it all,
I am prepared to face any challenge or obstacle that comes my way.
As I'm laying down the gauntlet, will you catch me when I fall.
While I am challenging you to bring out the best in me, I also need your support and encouragement in return.
You're where I die, where I come alive,
I find both my end and new beginning in you.
Surround me in flowers, and kiss the past away.
Let us forget our past mistakes and focus on our present happiness and future potential.
This is the end; thirteen's the only friend,
It feels like the end of the world, with only my loneliness as company.
Until I wake up, you're up against the wall.
Until I come to my senses, you will remain misunderstood and unjustly criticized by me.
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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