The band was formed by Italian-Dutch singer Kemi Vita and bass guitarist Roman Schoensee, who have remained the band's core songwriters. They recorded Pale Blue Lights, the band's debut album, pretty much solo with assistance from various musicians; it was released in 1994 to excellent reviews. To tour the album Vita recruited guitarist Fried Bruggink, who became another core member of the band.
The Dreamside's next release, Nuda Veritas (1995), consisted of several dance/techno remixes of songs from their debut album.
In 1996 they released their second album, Apaika, a glossier, more ethereal album than the first. Again reviews were excellent, and the Dreamside steadily became more popular in Europe. They also toured the USA for the first time, although to a tepid response, as the American Goth scene had shifted attention to harder-edged styles.
The band took an extended break, returning in 2001 with Mirror Moon, a harder, more metallic album. The group, and particularly Vita, changed looks, abandoning their Victorian-style dress for corsets, rubber and fetish gear. The following year the band returned to the USA, releasing Faery Child, a "best of" compilation. A breakthrough remained elusive, however.
The Dreamside's fourth "proper" album, Spin Moon Magic, was released in September 2005; it continues in the harder, more rock style of Mirror Moon.
In 2007 The Dreamside celebrated their 13th anniversary by releasing “The 13th Chapter”, a remix album with 13 tracks featuring contributes from acts like Angels and Agony, Lunascape, Satyrian and Vigilante as well as duets with 18Summers, Born from Pain and the Japanese poet Kenji Siratori.
In 2009 The Dreamside released their 5th studio album on the Finnish label Lion Music. Highlights of this release were the beautiful stop motion animation of the Dutch animation artist Eva de Winkel for the song “Sternenkind” and the collaboration with the band “Information Society”.
In the same year Louis Buurman joined The Dreamside on the guitar. He played his first show at the Rotterdam Winterborn Festival where Rogue and Kemi performed “Open Your Eyes” live together on stage.
The Dreamside is currently working on their 6th album. The album will be released on the bands own label “Spin Moon Media”.
The band currently consists of Kemi Vita, Roman Schoensee, Louis Buurman, guitarist Cees Visit and drummer Merijn Mol.
Joyfire
The Dreamside Lyrics
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All my saviors are forgone and white horses went along
I have to lit my joyfire
I lay my hands onto myself
To heal all that's within
I lay my hands onto myself
To heal this suffering
By all that's holy, to and from
By all that's holy, to and from
Joyfire
Joy-Joy- fire
Far from ability
And when the spetic slurs at me
I look away
For in the field of offerings of pain and grief
I've lit my joy fire
I lay my hands onto myself
To heal all that's within
I lay my hands onto myself
To heal this suffering
By all that's holy, to and from
By all that's holy, to and from
Joyfire
By all that's holy, to and from
By all that's holy, to and from
Joyfire
The lyrics of The Dreamside's song "Joyfire" speak about the importance of finding inner strength and joy, even in bleak moments. The opening lines refer to a sense of isolation, with the singer feeling left behind by those who were meant to help them. However, they still have the power to ignite their own "joyfire," which is a symbol of inner light and hope. The repetition of the lines "By all that's holy, to and from, Joyfire" reinforces this message of seeking inner peace and strength through spirituality.
The singer also speaks directly to themselves, laying their hands on their own body to heal themselves from within. This sense of self-empowerment is contrasted with the negative attitudes of others, including those who judge and insult the singer ("septic slurs"). However, the singer refuses to be bogged down by these hurtful comments and instead focuses on their own inner power.
Line by Line Meaning
In this place so slowly there's no one left
I am alone in a place where time seems to pass slowly and no one else is around.
All my saviors are forgone and white horses went along
Those who were once able to save me are now gone, leaving me with no hope. Even the symbols of hope, such as white horses, have left me behind.
I have to lit my joyfire
I must create my own source of joy and hope in order to keep going.
I lay my hands onto myself
I turn inward to find the strength to heal myself.
To heal all that's within
I work to heal every aspect of myself, both physical and emotional.
To heal this suffering
I focus on overcoming the pain and struggles that I am facing.
By all that's holy, to and from
In the eyes of everything that is sacred, from every direction, I seek healing and joy.
Joyfire
I create a fire that burns with joy and hope, lighting the way for me through the darkness.
Far from ability
I feel powerless and incapable of changing my situation.
And when the septic slurs at me
When others speak badly of me, criticizing and belittling me,
I look away
I choose to turn my attention away from their negativity and focus on my own healing and joy.
For in the field of offerings of pain and grief
Even when surrounded by pain and suffering, I find ways to offer up my own joy and hope.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEMI VITA, ROMAN SCHOENSEE
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