Since their debut album, "Reach For The Ground", in 2004. The band have built a sizable following with headline slots at Camden Underworld, The Spitz, and countless venues across the country. Support slots include The Damned, The Gathering, Clan of Xymox and labelmates Inkubus Sukkubus. "Dread the Day" and "To the Gods that Walk Amongst Us" proved to be huge dancefloor hits in Germany which led to successful European live dates. The Lemora shows are both extravagant yet typically homely and recently resulted in a nomination for 2008 The Indie Music Awards.
They are on constant rotation on Sky music channel Rockworld TV and have had various appearances including Radio 1 and Totalrock Radio.
Lemora have received rave reviews and featured in some of the scenes leading magazines, both home and abroad.
Tracks from their EP and debut album have appeared on several compilations worldwide. Most recently "Kissing the Plague" features on the movie soundtrack to "Vampire Diaries".
2007 saw the release of their eagerly awaited second album. Produced by Reza Udhin of the legendary Killing Joke, Lemora have surpassed their outstanding debut with "Happy End of the World".
Eclectic influences ranging from Sparks to The Stranglers via Scott Walker and Queens of the Stone Age have created a unique album of 14 classic tracks.
Back on the road at the end of 2008 after a slight sabbatical to train a new bass player, Lemora are now looking forward to a bright 2009 with new tracks, gigs including London and Paris and many more of their famously frivolous antics.
The Dream
The Ghost of Lemora Lyrics
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I was a child,
I was fair,
But I saw blood on the flowers.
I fell into
The treacherous black,
But for the love of my mother.
I haven't decided.
An opera on a blank canvas.
There was something
I meant tell you:
I embraced the hell of the madness.
Filios
Somnia
A silva
Et caliginis
Sanguinem
Ignotum
Ignota
Originem
A chance like this,
Like waiting for thunder.
I've waited for you,
Over the moors
And under the moon.
Are you unknown?
Of unknown origin?
Are you unknown?
Are you of unknown kin?
ii. Behold the Flood
Are you the highest power
Cast down by jealous deities?
Are you the son of dawn,
Lord of all the land and seas?
Are you the only one
Who permits me to do what thou wilt?
Why do I kneel and pray to gods
If all I feel is pain and guilt?
Let's live like a dream,
Let's live like a novel.
We both lived
On the same street,
It was beautiful.
The swarming herd,
Behold the flood,
To the visionary
Bringers of fire and blood.
I sought collusion
With the good and the old.
Tales of struggle,
Adventures bold.
I dreamt I couldn't sleep,
What remains of the night I can't keep.
I dreamt I was falling apart,
Blazing diamonds, flying sparks.
So it is, so it was,
So it goes, it will all end.
Set ceremonial sun now you're gone,
Like dead leaves carried by the wind.
A soldier on the battlefield
Cries for his mother in his last breath.
Sleep well my son',
The only thing to cradle him now
Is Mother Earth.
The swarming herd,
Behold the flood,
To the visionary
Bringers of fire and blood.
I sought collusion
With the good and the old.
Tales of struggle,
Adventures bold.
They told me I'm free,
They said it won't last,
A frail young mind
Took this as bombast.
Is it you
From my childhood dreams?
You have to understand good
To see evil in all things.
Fire and blood.
Behold the flood.
iii. Queen of the Sky
Looking out
From the windows of a long tall spire,
Matriarch, queen of the sky.
She's gone.
Lord, give her whatever you have left.
Give her what no-one else wants,
She won't cry.
I wish I'd known
Of the evanescent
Light gone low.
She left us all in her afterglow.
She said
Goodbye cruel world.
I can't say it's been a sensation.
A short weekend vacation,
Some slight repose.
I suppose I laughed and loved,
Could have done with a little bit longer,
As my voice fades to a whisper.
Hark, the call, I have to go.'
iv. The Western Dream
You think you're coming from another angle,
But you're subverting the truth.
The beginning of the end of the western dream,
Commentary for naïve youth.
The silence of the legions,
People that already know.
There must be more out there?
The numbers need to grow.
v. Europa
In the misty kingdom going westbound,
Over the blood-soaked ground.
Fuel on the fire,
But who was the starter?
No-one makes a sound.
A layer of guilt lies over all
Like a fog crawling over the land.
Ennui and waiting for
The Babylonian hand.
Europe will live,
Europe must live now.
Primacy of reason
Over revelation.
You will still dream Christian dreams
In damnation or salvation.
Europe will live,
Europe must live now.
In darkness we die,
Democracy dies.
You will dream Christian dreams.
"The Dream" by The Ghost of Lemora is a haunting and evocative song with deep and complex lyrical themes. In the first part titled "Children of the Woods," the singer reflects on their childhood innocence tainted by violence and darkness. The imagery of blood on flowers symbolizes the loss of purity, while the mention of the mother's love suggests a source of comfort amidst turmoil. The uncertainty about reality and embracing madness hint at a struggle with inner demons and the unknown.
The second part, "Behold the Flood," delves into questions of faith and power, exploring themes of rebellion and disillusionment. The references to gods and pain reflect a sense of disillusionment with traditional beliefs, while the imagery of swarming herds and flooding symbolize overwhelming chaos and destruction. The singer's dreams of falling apart and longing for maternal comfort juxtapose vulnerability with resilience in the face of adversity.
"Queen of the Sky" shifts focus to a figure of authority and influence, the matriarch or queen of the sky. The sense of loss and acceptance pervades this section, with reflections on mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The singer acknowledges the impermanence of existence and bids farewell to the world with a mix of resignation and wistfulness, reflecting on missed opportunities and the passage of time.
"The Western Dream" introduces a critique of societal norms and the disillusionment with the illusions of the Western dream. The song challenges perceptions of truth and power dynamics, hinting at the need for growth and critical thinking to break free from ideological constraints. The silence of the legions and questioning of the status quo underscore a call for introspection and change.
Lastly, "Europa" delves into themes of identity, history, and the struggle for survival in a tumultuous world. The references to Europe, Christianity, and democracy evoke a sense of crisis and uncertainty. The juxtaposition of darkness and dreams, along with the imagery of blood-soaked grounds and Babylonian references, hint at the complexities of cultural heritage and the search for meaning amidst chaos.
Overall, "The Dream" by The Ghost of Lemora weaves a tapestry of introspection, rebellion, and existential questioning, inviting listeners to delve deep into the layers of meaning within its enigmatic lyrics.
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Written by: Peter Jennings
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