Underwater

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About Underwater

"Underwater" is a single by Canadian electronic music group Delerium, featuring Australian singer Rani Kamal (daughter of Kamahl) on vocals. It was the second single released from the album, Poem, and reached number nine on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the U. S.


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Something fearless in your eyes
Something careless about your smile
Something fragile when you hold your breath
And when you move
You move right through me

Fingertips so gently on my skin
I'm underwater
I feel the flood begin
Fingertips so gently on my skin
You're taking over and over again

Shed your armour
Spin your web
Hypnotise me with the longest stare
Make your promise
Or maybe it's a threat
'Cause when you look
You look right through me

We're flesh and bone
Together and alone
And we're looking for a home

Silver moonlight fills the sky
Calling gently to the evening tide
You're unfolding right before my eyes
And when you move
You move right through me

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Delerium

Delerium is a Canadian musical group that formed in 1987, originally as a side project of the influential industrial music act, Front Line Assembly. Throughout the band’s history, their musical style has encompassed a broad range, including dark ethereal ambient trance, voiceless industrial soundscapes, and electronic pop music. They are best known for their worldwide hit, "Silence" which featured vocals from Sarah McLachlan. The song been hailed as one of the greatest trance songs of all time, over a decade after its initial release, more »

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Written by: AMIR ABADI, ALDUBB, JOHANNA SEILER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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24 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Underwater" is a song by Canadian electronic music group Delerium. The band was formed in 1987 by Bill Leeb and Michael Balch and is known for their ambient and cinematic sound.
Album Release
The track was included in Delerium's 11th studio album "Poem", which was released on November 21, 2000.
Single Achievement
"Underwater" was the second single of the album "Poem". Released in 2001, it reached number 9 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Musical Collaborations
"Underwater" features the guest vocals of Canadian singer Rani Kamal. She also contributed her vocals to several other Delerium tracks.
Unique Style
The song combines the atmospheric, electronic soundscape typical of Delerium with melancholic instrumental melodies, making it a beautiful mix of electronic and ethnic music.
Remix Versions
Due to its popularity, "Underwater" has numerous remixed versions. Some of these remixes include Above & Beyond's 21st Century Mix, Rank 1's remix, and Tiesto's remix.
Music Video
The official music video for the song directed by Chris Bennet was released in 2001.
Chart Performance
Despite its successful chart performance in the US, the "Underwater" did not enter the UK singles chart.
Music Structure
The song is characterized by its impressive layering of synthetic sounds, orchestral strings, and evocative vocal performances.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Underwater" express themes of longing, dreams and a profound sense of spirituality.
Reception
The song, just like other tracks of Delerium, has received widespread acclaim for its soundscape, vocals, and ability to transport listeners through its music.
Album
"Underwater" is a track from Delerium's album "Poem," which was released in November 2000.
Popularity
Although the album "Poem" debuted just outside the Top 100 on the Billboard 200, "Underwater" managed to become one of Delerium's most popular and successful songs.
Features
The song features guest vocals by Australian singer/songwriter Rani Kamel, known professionally as Rani.
Style
"Underwater" reflects Delerium’s signature style of atmospheric electronic music and is remembered for its hypnotic rhythm and ethereal vocals.
Music Video
A music video was made for "Underwater", where it showcased beautiful underwater cinematography, aligning well with the song's title and creating a visually serene environment.
Genre
The song, like other songs by Delerium, fuses electronic with ambient pop, forming a sound that is characteristic of the duo.
Chart Performance
"Underwater" peaked at no. 5 in the U.S Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charts, making it one of Delerium’s most successful singles.
Remixes
Due to its popularity, "Underwater" has been remixed numerous times by various artists, further popularizing the track in the electronic dance music scene.
Creators
Delerium is a Canadian electronic music duo that consists of Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber, both of whom have also made significant contributions to other important bands like Front Line Assembly and Conjure One.
Lyrics
Though the lyrics of "Underwater" are abstract and open to interpretation, they carry deep emotional undertones, mirroring the ethereal and atmospheric sound of the track.
Recognition
In 2001, "Underwater" was nominated for a Juno Award, the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Awards, in the Best Dance Recording category.
Live Performances
While Delerium mostly avoided live performances, they performed "Underwater" live during their 2003 tour, adding to the rarity and preciousness of the experience for fans.
Legacy
The entrancing nature of "Underwater" continues to captivate listeners, contributing heavily to Delerium's legacy as pioneers in the electronic and ambient music genres.

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