After the acclaimed goth rock band Dreadful Shadows decided to split and go their separate ways, Sven and Norman collaborated with ex-Dreadful Shadows producer Thommy Hein on a project called Helix. However, since the Helix name was under copyright by another band, they were forced to rename themselves Zeraphine - taken from the Hebrew bible's concepts of the 'seraph' (or seraphim), which is a class of angel in traditional Judaism. This concept was purposely taken as an ironic gesture, given Sven's lyrics are often critical of organized religion. Once Zeraphine, the band signed onto the Drakkar Entertainment record label.
Originally, additional band members Manuel Senger (guitars), Michael Nepp (bass), and Marcellus Puhlemann (drums) joined the project as studio musicians. This changed after their debut album was released, and each member began contributing music and ideas to all following releases.
Zeraphine's debut album, 'Kalte Sonne' (2002), gained notoriety for it's lyrics; unlike Dreadful Shadows, whose songs were written entirely in English, Sven elected to pen an album completely in German, citing that "I simply tried to transfer my style of writing to my mother tongue and I liked it quite a lot. I always thought it would be impossible." Their following album, 'Traumaworld' (2003), saw Sven return to English, with only two songs written in German. Tonally, the album's lyrics were harsher, as the band drew inspiration from their feelings on the Iraq war. However, when it came to promoting the album, the more upbeat 'Be My Rain' (2003) was chosen as the single. A music video was made for 'Be My Rain' (consisting of live footage), and a limited promo CD was released, featuring album, radio, and club mixes of the title track, and a cover of the Depeche Mode song 'In Your Room'.
In 2004, Zeraphine joined HIM on an acclaimed tour of Europe, which exposed the band to an even wider audience. In anticipation for the tour, Zeraphine hit the studio again to record the single 'New Year's Day' (2004), featuring a cover version of the U2 song, and two other original tracks. Promptly after the tour finished, Zeraphine again entered the studio and churned out another single, 'Die Macht In Dir' (2004), which promised a full album at the beginning of the following year; The single, as well as the title track, consisted of alternative versions of 'Kaltes Herz', 'Die Macht In Dir', (and on the limited edition release) 'Until I Finally Drown'. 'Blind Camera' (2005) was released with a positive response by both fans and critics, and sent Zeraphine on the road once more, headlining their own trip across Europe. A particular point of well-reception was the balance in German and English lyrics - nearly half the songs on 'Blind Camera' are written in German. The record itself was written as a semi-concept album, dealing with themes such as perception and reality.
In 2006, Zeraphine announced that they were severing their ties with their label, Drakkar Entertainment, so that they could have more creative control over their next record. 'Still' (2006), released on the Phonyx Records label (a record label managed by the band themselves, and producer Thommy Hein), was handled with noticeably less 'polish' than their previous albums. This was per the band's decision to move to a less studio-oriented, more live sounding style of recording. Two editions of the album were released, a regular and an enhanced version; the enhanced featuring an additional song, and the music video (and outtakes) to the title track and single, 'Still'. The record's title is meant to represent both it's German and English meanings, commenting on the duality of the album's lyrical content.
The band was decidedly less active in 2007, when Sven and Norman rejoined Dreadful Shadows for live shows exclusively. Also during this time, Sven began working on a side project, an electronic solo project titled Solar Fake. A compilation album was also released during this time, titled 'Years in Black' (2007), by Phoynx Records and Drakkar Entertainment; It contained songs from all four albums, and while no unreleased material was put on it (an update on their official website cited such an act as a 'fan rip-off'), the currently out-of-print radio mix of 'Be My Rain' was added in place of the album version. Zeraphine continued to tour and do festivals throughout 2007 and 2008, with a few new songs slipping into setlists during the later half of 2008.
As of March 2009, it is rumored that the band is working on a fifth album.
In Your Room
Zeraphine Lyrics
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Where time stands still
Or moves at your will
Will you let the morning come soon
Or will you leave me lying here
In your favourite darkness
Your favourite half-light
Your favourite consciousness
In your room
Where souls disappear
Only you exist here
Will you lead me to your armchair
Or leave me lying here
Your favourite innocence
Your favourite prize
Your favourite smile
Your favourite slave
I'm hanging on your words
living on your breath
feeling with your skin
Will I always be here
In your room
Your burning eyes
Cause flames to arise
Will you let the fire die down soon
Or will I always be here
Your favourite passion
Your favourite game
Your favourite mirror
Your favourite slave
I'm hanging on your words
living on your breath
feeling with your skin
Will I always be here
Zeraphine's In Your Room is a song that captivates the listener with its deep and emotional lyrics. The song is about a person who is obsessed with their lover and is willing to go to great lengths just to be by their side. The singer seems to be willing to submit themselves to their lover's whims and desires. They are happy to stay in their room forever and be their favorite slave.
The lyrics use imagery to create a vivid picture of the setting. The first stanza talks about a room where time stands still, and the morning comes only at the will of the lover. The phrase "your favorite darkness, your favorite half-light" creates an image of a room with a dim light. In the second stanza, the room becomes even more intense, as the singer says, "Only you exist here." The phrase "your favorite innocence, your favorite prize" portrays how the lover sees the singer. They are someone whom the lover cherishes, and they are ready to take them to their armchair or leave them lying there.
The chorus talks about the singer's obsession with their lover. They are hanging on their words and living on their breath, feeling with their skin. They want to know if they will always be here with the lover in their room. The last stanza talks about the lover's burning eyes, which cause flames to rise. Even though the flames might die down, the singer is still going to be there as their favorite passion, game, mirror, and slave.
Line by Line Meaning
In your room
Being in your personal space
Where time stands still
Where time doesn't seem to pass or have any impact
Or moves at your will
Or if you wish time to move quickly or slowly, it does so
Will you let the morning come soon
Are you ready to move on from the night or do you wish to stay in the present moment
Or will you leave me lying here
Do you wish to share this moment with me, or would I have to leave
In your favourite darkness
In the space where you feel most comfortable, even if it is dark
Your favourite half-light
The comfortable place between darkness and light that you prefer
Your favourite consciousness
The state of mind you are most at ease in
Your favourite slave
The role that I play in your life, as the one who is at your beck and call
Where souls disappear
In this personal space, no one else exists or matters
Only you exist here
You are the only one who operates and matters in this space
Will you lead me to your armchair
Are you willing to share your space and give me a place to rest
Or leave me lying here
Or do you prefer to be alone in this space
Your favourite innocence
The pure and innocent quality about you that you like the most
Your favourite prize
The thing or person you cherish the most
Your favourite smile
The expression that represents happiness and contentment for you
I'm hanging on your words
I am paying close attention to what you say and waiting for your instructions
Living on your breath
I am living and breathing with you, intrinsically connected
Feeling with your skin
I am feeling what you feel on a physical and emotional level with my body close to yours
Will I always be here
Am I important enough to you to always be in this intimate space together
Your burning eyes
Your intense and passionate gaze
Cause flames to arise
Cause a powerful, emotional response in me
Will you let the fire die down soon
Are you willing to leave the intense emotions behind and return to a comfortable state
Your favourite passion
The thing that fills you with the most joy and happiness
Your favourite game
The activity or pastime that you enjoy the most
Your favourite mirror
The thing that reflects who you are or who you aspire to be
Your favourite slave
My role as your go-to person to satisfy your needs or desires, willingly
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.