Biography: Rhys Fulber was born in Vancouver, Canada on October 10th, 1970. His father was born in Germany and his mother was from Great Britain. He was exposed to the music of Led Zeppelin and Kraftwerk through his musician father (who took him along to see Kraftwerk live in 1975) and with instruments always in the house, started drumming at a very early age. His father later built and ran a recording studio, catering toward the local punk rock scene where Rhys spent a lot of time. In 1984 Rhys started becoming more interested in electronic music and got his first synthesizer. In 1986, he became friends with Bill Leeb formerly of Skinny Puppy.
Early music career: Rhys’ first involvements in Front Line Assembly were one song on their debut album Total Terror Part I, and then three songs on The Initial Command. He also contributed to Delerium’s debut album, Faces, Forms & Illusions. During this time he started the band Will together with Chris Peterson, John McRae and Jeff Stoddard, which lasted from 1987 to 1992.
He joined Front Line Assembly for their first tour, Gashed Senses And Crossfire in 1989. He then joined Delerium full when Michael Balch left. Until 1997, Rhys was involved in all Front Line Assembly, Delerium and side projects with Bill Leeb, including the albums Tactical Neural Implant and Hard Wired from Front Line Assembly, and Semantic Spaces and Karma from Delerium.
Production: Fulber also produced and remixed other artists’ works, such as the album Remanufacture by Fear Factory , The Tea Party’s Sister Awake and remixed a track off of “Mechanical Spin Phenomena” by Mnemic. From 1997 to 2002 Fulber did film scores, several Fear Factory releases; and performed and produced the tracks Canto Alla Vita and Let Me Fall (From Cirque Du Soleil) on Josh Groban’s debut album “josh groban.” He also produced acts such as Cubanate’s Interference 1998 show with a drum and bass influence. In the late ‘90’s Fulber also began work on his solo project Conjure One; and re-joined Bill Leeb to work on new Delerium songs.
After producing Paradise Lost’s Symbol of Life album, he worked on Delerium’s Chimera as one of Leeb’s main partners in 2003. The two also completed Front Line Assembly’s Civilization in 2004. Rhys has worked with Scottish band Serpico, producing their debut EP. He produced the canadian hits for singer-songwriter Serena Ryder, new Paradise Lost album In Requiem, and is currently in the studio recording Mindless Self Indulgence’s next album.
He recently went to France to record a mini-album with french rock band LizZard.
Premonition
Rhys Fulber Lyrics
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When nothing is comfort
Sheltered from chaos
And sheltered from you
Can't feel you anymore
Don't need you anymore
Don't believe you anymore
Enough with temptations
Illusions are evil
We exist in confusion
Soulless and vain
Can't feel you anymore
Don't need you anymore
Don't believe you anymore
I don't need you anymore
It's broken me down now
This hurts and it's hopeless
Can't look to the future
The window is stained
Can't feel you anymore
Don't need you anymore
Don't believe you anymore
I don't need you anymore
I don't need you anymore, I don't need you anymore
I don't need you anymore, I don't need you anymore
The lyrics of Rhys Fulber's song, Premonition, are very profound and speak to a sense of despair and hopelessness. The opening line, "My soul is a desert", suggests a barren, lifeless landscape where nothing grows or thrives. This image represents the singer's inner self - a place where there is no comfort or nourishment. The singer is sheltered from chaos and the external world, but also "sheltered from you". This line suggests that the singer is isolated and disconnected from someone or something that used to bring them comfort and solace.
The repeated refrain of "Can't feel you anymore, don't need you anymore, don't believe you anymore" underscores the theme of disconnection and highlights the singer's sense of apathy and disillusionment. The lines "Enough with temptations, illusions are evil" suggest that the singer may have been struggling with some sort of addiction or destructive behavior, and is now ready to let go of these negative influences.
The final lines, "It's broken me down now, this hurts and it's hopeless, can't look to the future, the window is stained" paint a picture of someone who has been beaten down by life and who has lost all hope. The window being stained represents a distorted view of the world, one that is clouded by past hurts and regrets. Overall, the lyrics of "Premonition" offer a poignant commentary on the human condition and the struggles that we all must face at some point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
My soul is a desert
I feel empty inside like a barren, lifeless desert.
When nothing is comfort
Nothing can bring me solace or ease my pain.
Sheltered from chaos
I am staying away from any form of disorder or confusion.
And sheltered from you
I am protecting myself from being exposed to your influence.
Can't feel you anymore
I used to have an emotional connection with you, but not anymore.
Don't need you anymore
I have moved on and I do not require your presence or assistance.
Don't believe you anymore
I no longer trust you or what you say.
Enough with temptations
I have had my fill of seductive, alluring experiences.
Illusions are evil
False perceptions and beliefs are harmful and detrimental.
We exist in confusion
Our existence is plagued with uncertainty and lack of clarity.
Soulless and vain
We are living empty, shallow lives with no true purpose or meaning.
It's broken me down now
This situation has caused me immense emotional pain and has worn me down.
This hurts and it's hopeless
The pain is unbearable, and there seems to be no way out or relief in sight.
Can't look to the future
I am unable to see a positive or optimistic outlook for what lies ahead.
The window is stained
There is an obstructed view or outlook preventing me from gaining clarity.
I don't need you anymore, I don't need you anymore
I am emphasizing my new-found independence and self-sufficiency.
I don't need you anymore, I don't need you anymore
I am confidently reaffirming my separation from the previous emotional and mental turmoil.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANDREW PATRICK ELLIOTT, NOWELL RHYS FULBER
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