The band released Awaken through Peaceville Records in 1996. Allender left during the recording of the band's follow up album, Mystica, released in 1997, again through Peaceville Records. Benjamin Ryan quit the band some time in April 1998, and by May, the rest of the unit folded shop and the band fell to ashes.
In 2002, Peaceville released The Blood Divine compilation album Rise Pantheon Dreams. The tracklist included songs from both Awaken and Mystica, as well as two previously-unreleased tracks ("Revolt" and "Forever Belongs"), a live version of "Aureole", and a live cover of The Osmonds' "Crazy Horses".
Allender later rejoined Cradle of Filth. Sarginson briefly joined Cradle of Filth before the band settled in with Swedish drummer Adrian Erlandsson.
Warm Summer Rain
The Blood Divine Lyrics
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Warm summer rain,
Will we never, ever breathe again?
As is yours, reality
Warm summer rain,
Will we never, ever breathe again?
The lyrics of The Blood Divine's song "Warm Summer Rain" are dark and melancholic, evoking a sense of loss and helplessness. The first two lines speak of reaching out to someone, possibly someone who is no longer there. The warm summer rain might be a metaphor for tears and mourning. The repeated question, "Will we never, ever breathe again?" is a haunting reminder of mortality and the finality of death. The second stanza suggests that this loss is a shared reality, and the singers' question, although posed as a lament, might also be probing the limits of their existence. The song leans heavily toward pessimism or nihilism, as the singers seem to be accepting the possibility of permanent loss and the cessation of life.
Line by Line Meaning
As I reach my arms to you
As I show you my vulnerability by opening up to you
Warm summer rain
A comforting presence that brings hope and healing
Will we never, ever breathe again?
Expressing anxiety over the possibility of losing the strong emotional connection with the person being reached out to
As is yours, reality
Acknowledging the harsh truth that the person being reached out to may not reciprocate the same level of emotion
Warm summer rain
Offering a symbol of hope, while also acknowledging that hope may not be realized
Will we never, ever breathe again?
Repeating the anxious thought, as it continues to linger
Contributed by Hailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Ford
One of the best Gothic/Doom Metal albums i've ever heard.. A real pitty they split.
Manchego Gouda
WARM SUMMER RAIN
As I reach my arms to you
Warm summer rain
Will we never, ever breathe again?
As is yours, reality
Warm summer rain
Will we never, ever breathe again?
Gareththedrummer
I love Ruth, she's such a nice singer!
Second Skin
I still remember this one album . I wish i still live in the old days .. i miss some of the past ....
Fran
same here
1996forzajuve
che ricordi...remembrances of my sixteen years period...glad to hear that british gothic doom never dies
Denis Tsanava
Красиво , гениально!
Volzer Martt
Grande album!
Sergio Guarda
Un exelente tema :)
jiminitoo
my god this album......