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.
New Year's Day
Zeraphine Lyrics
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A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you night and day
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day
I will be with you again
Under a blood red sky
A crowd has gathered in black and white
Arms entwined, the chosen few
The newspapers says, says
Say it's true it's true...
And we can break through
Though torn in two
We can be one
I, I will begin again
I, I will begin again
The lyrics of Zeraphine's "New Year's Day" explores the idea of hope and new beginnings, particularly on the first day of the new year. The song describes the peacefulness of the day, with the world being covered in white and everything being still. The singer expresses a desire to be with a loved one constantly, and on this day nothing in the world seems to change.
The second half of the song shifts to a different scene, where a crowd has gathered under a blood red sky. They are united in their differences, as their arms are entwined and they come together as one. The newspapers say that something significant is happening, and the crowd knows that they can breakthrough despite being torn apart.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a feeling of hope and togetherness in the face of uncertainty. The first few lines reflect the stillness and peace of the new year, while the latter half emphasizes that unity can be achieved even under difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
All is quiet on New Year's Day
The atmosphere is calm during New Year's Day
A world in white gets underway
A new year starts with a blank page ready to be filled
I want to be with you
The singer desires to be with a loved one
Be with you night and day
The singer wants to spend all of their time with the loved one
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
Time does not stop, but one can take this day as a chance to start anew
On New Year's Day
This day may hold significance if you make it so
I will be with you again
The singer's commitment to spend time with the loved one once again
Under a blood red sky
The sky is red, indicating something ominous or symbolic
A crowd has gathered in black and white
A crowd of people assemble, perhaps with opposing views
Arms entwined, the chosen few
A select group joins hands for the same cause
The newspapers says, says
The publication claims to have important news to convey
Say it's true it's true...
The news is claimed to be true
And we can break through
Together, there is hope to overcome challenges
Though torn in two
Despite being divided or broken apart
We can be one
There is unity in numbers
I, I will begin again
The singer reaffirms the intention to start anew
I, I will begin again
A second assertion to start over
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MILO
Lyrics:
All is quiet on New Year's Day
A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you night and day
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day
I will be with you again
I will be with you again
Under a blood red sky
A crowd has gathered in black and white
Arms entwined, the chosen few
The newspapers says, says
Say it's true it's true...
And we can break through
Though torn in two
We can be one
I, I will begin again
I, I will begin again
MILO
Lyrics:
All is quiet on New Year's Day
A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you night and day
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day
I will be with you again
I will be with you again
Under a blood red sky
A crowd has gathered in black and white
Arms entwined, the chosen few
The newspapers says, says
Say it's true it's true...
And we can break through
Though torn in two
We can be one
I, I will begin again
I, I will begin again
nana okashi
I love it!!!
guitarg3sacarias
muy buen cover
Anja Weisse
I find a nice cover song of U2 and I think even better than the original ! ;D
7th House Project
Well done!
Luca B
So much better than the original.
Giuseppe Ricciardi
Gooddd i Like this versionn 🎤
Monique Zanella
Better than the original!!!
SOFIA GKIOUSOU
agree to that
Ariel Harik
No ,no ...