Zeraphine
Zeraphine is a gothic alternative band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2000… Read Full Bio ↴Zeraphine is a gothic alternative band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2000 by Sven Friedrich (vocals, programming, lead song writing) and Norman Selbig (guitars) from the then-defunct Dreadful Shadows.
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.
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.
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Zeraphine Lyrics
Be My Rain When you fell into my arms Appearing so frail, if you…
Deine Welt Eine Sehnsucht ertränkt mich Zieht mich langsam von hier fo…
Die Macht in dir Das Schweigen unerträglich laut Ein jedes Bild von dir bele…
Die Welt kann warten Ein weißer Raum Die Gedanken unerkannt Ein Hauch von Dir v…
Die Wirklichkeit Raumlos irren die Gedanken umher Unerreichbar Atemlos renn…
Du fragst nicht mehr Du fragst nicht mehr Der Abgrund, so nah und es hä…
Failing Breath I never thought this day would come I did not know…
Falscher Glanz Du liegst in den Scherben Deine Wunden sitzen tief Vereint …
Fang mich Die Wunden sind kalt, fast vergessen und alt Doch die Wut…
Flieh mit mir Kalte Sonne, schon tausend mal bist Du erfroren Wirst Du mi…
For A Moment Dimensions are shifting Burning holes in my direction The …
Gib mir dein Gift Sind die trümmer dort schon lang vor meiner tür? Wenn auch…
Halbes Ende Ich hab gehofft, dass das eis mich noch trägt Ein 'für'…
Hollow Skies Once again you sought the light But all you got was…
I Feel Your Trace An endless path lies up ahead as I try to…
I Never Want To Be Like You The hints are far too obvious Do you see nothing beyond…
I will be there I will be there I feel your breath It commands th…
I'll Follow You Have you tried to climb the wall inside yourself What did…
I'm Numb Whatever I am feeling, I find you everywhere You're like th…
In der Tiefe Ich bin getaucht im stillen See Und habe nicht um Rat…
In Your Room In your room Where time stands still Or moves at your will…
Inside Your Arms Try not to breathe, don't think about this Drive your thoug…
Jede Wahrheit Der Krampf in Deinem Hals Die Wut in Deinem Blick Das Lot…
Kaltes Herz Das Wasser trägt Dich nicht Wirst Du untergehen ? Die Kält…
Kannst du verzeihen Ich bin heimlich umgekehrt Ganz unversehrt ging ich zurück …
Lass mich gehen Könntest Du Dich sehen, wie Dein Blick um Hilfe schreit Doc…
Licht Es ist einsam hier Fernab der Zivilisation Und so menschen…
Lieber allein Es schmerzt nicht mehr und all das berührt mich nicht…
Light Your Stars The sunlight reflects in your eyes Your tears ceased to flo…
Louisa Louisa I’m counting the hours in sleepless nights …
New Year's Day All is quiet on New Year's Day A world in white…
Niemand kann es sehen Hast du die kraft verbraucht, die deine augen schließt Fehl…
No More Doubts In the beginning it was just a glimpse Far too fleeting…
No Tears At a second glance You thought you recognised despair For…
Nur ein Tag Zwischen mir und den tagen dieser ewigkeit Versperren mauer…
Ohne dich Du wirfst keinen Schatten, Dein Gesicht ist stumm Und das S…
Out of sight Out of Sight Thoughts again unwind But now you f…
Out Of The Void [bonus track] For this silent storm I've been waiting so…
Rain falls Rain falls Through the clouds around your aching b…
Remaining desires Remaining Desires Just as if nails have pierced my…
River Of You On a river so grey That's running much too fast I'm a…
Schreit dein Herz Wieder stehst Du hier So reglos, jeden Tag Und nichts gesc…
Siamesische Einsamkeit Der Regen in mir ertränkt das leere Herz Ein Vakuum, das…
Siehst du mich Ein neuer Tag beginnt Noch gestern dacht' ich wir sind nich…
Since We're Falling It feels like I'm dying, and I've never been apart…
Sometimes A strange deserted way You are running all alone with leave…
State Of The Moment Have you tried to climb the wall inside yourself What did…
Sterne sehen Ein kurzer Glanz in Deinem Lächeln - ein Augenblick Zu ku…
Still Die Flammen sind von weitem nicht zu sehen Doch es brennt…
Stop Pretending An unbelievable distance That you can't overcome You thoug…
The Stream The Stream How can I breathe beneath the ice surro…
Tomorrow morning It′s so severe You stare at me through eyes unbelievably sad…
Toxic Skies The letters were broken as I tried to read your…
Trauma World The unavoidable desire to take you home Like suffocating al…
United And Lost We're walking along the infinite path While we are shaking …
Unter Eis Die Stille Ihr Sog zieht uns in die Unendlichkeit Wir trei…
Until I Finally Drown Some other time I wish to get away Some other time…
Waiting for the day to end Waiting for the Day to end With the blade in my…
Wenn du gehst Deine Blicke wandern ziellos im Raum umher Du liegst schon …
When Walls Arise You're standing quiet next to me Just like an angel with…
Whiteout Whiteout Set the wrong pace In the wrong place T…
Wonderland I thought it was a usual morning Just like every day…