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.
Slay Your Dragons
The Dreamside Lyrics
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A song of hope
Some words of liberty
Your in despair, but just hold on
Life is yet to come
For all we had and there might be
Somehow I will be there for you
Slay your dragons!
Don't forget you're not alone
I offer you my comfort zone
This ain't the end you just begin
To heal your damaged soul
To let go all control
Oh, we make it true
Somehow I feel
We will survive
Keep the flame alive
Hush now, hush now
We will survive
Keep the flame alive
We will
endure
The Dreamside's song "Slay Your Dragons" is a song about hope, freedom, and comfort. The lyrics encourage the listener to hold on through despair because life has much more to offer. The song encourages the listener to focus on what is yet to come, to heal the damaged soul, and to let go of control. The songwriter reassures the listener that they are not alone and offers a "comfort zone" to help them feel better. Together, the listener and the songwriter will "Keep the flame alive" and endure whatever comes their way.
The message of hope in this song is conveyed in a serene and captivating manner, with the lead singer delivering the lyrics smoothly, backed by a soft instrumental that gets more dominant towards the end. The song's theme is uplifting and encourages perseverance to overcome difficult situations. The song resonates with people who are going through dark or difficult periods and need reassurance that things will get better. The message of the song remains true, even when viewed from different angles, making it a versatile song that speaks to a wide range of people in different situations.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a song
Introduction to the fact that it is a song, setting the tone
A song of hope
The song aims to give hope to the listener
Some words of liberty
The lyrics are focused on the idea of freedom and liberation
Your in despair, but just hold on
Even though you may feel despair, it is important to keep holding on
Life is yet to come
There is still more life to experience and enjoy
For all we had and there might be
Acknowledge what has been and what could be in the future
Somehow I will be there for you
The singer promises to be there for the listener, no matter what
Slay your dragons!
An expression to encourage the listener to overcome their obstacles and challenges
Don't forget you're not alone
Remind the listener that they have support and are not alone in their struggles
I offer you my comfort zone
The singer is offering a safe and comfortable space for the listener
This ain't the end you just begin
Reassure the listener that even though it may feel like the end, it is just the beginning
To heal your damaged soul
The song encourages the listener to focus on their own healing
To let go all control
A reminder to release control and let the healing process happen naturally
Oh, we make it true
An expression of optimism and determination
Somehow I feel
The singer has a feeling that things will work out
We will survive
A strong statement of resilience and determination to keep going
Keep the flame alive
A metaphor to keep the passion and hope alive
Hush now, hush now
A calming and soothing message to the listener
We will survive
Repeating the message of determination and resilience
Keep the flame alive
Repeating the metaphor to reinforce the idea of hope
We will
A short and powerful ending, leaving the message open for interpretation by the listener
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ResidentEmil
This is the one song I always listen to when I feel like everything is crashing down and it makes me feel better every time. This always hits me deep. Keep the flame alive <3
Vinnie
So long time ago since I heard them! 2 years at least. How did i forgot them? They're amazing.
Brian Clark
I am somewhat of a connoisseur of darkwave - and before today I had never heard of this band. Today this band has made it to the top of my lists for sure. Unbelievable vocal and music dramatics - I absolutely love it!
drownedcreation
Probably because this isn't darkwave, and not even particularly close.
Marie Argiropoulos
this song is amazing, 1st time i have heard them
Dorian
Just found out about this band will looking at satyrian- Eternitas and wow this song is amazing. 5/5 stars
Karrakaz
Holy shit this songs amazing, first time hearing this band. Just blew me away
Ladymort
Amazing!
PROstrelqn
the song is cool
Konjakki Lynn
Lovely. (: