VNV NATION - BEFORE THE RAIN

"Before the Rain" is taken from the forthcoming VNV Nation album "Electric Sun" (Out 14th April 2023).
Streaming Links : save-it.cc/vnv...
More info : www.vnvnation.com
LYRICS :
Flash backward to the time
Your silhouette disguised
the glow of night's reflection
Your outline locked in phase
like a vivid, liquid haze
Lit up, the night Electric
A moment staged for us
until we turn to dust
until time's evaporated
But were we ever there
enraptured, unaware?
We were lovers only dreaming
We dared eternity and won
long before the rain had come
We built a universe
We held a cosmos in our hands
Unstoppable force, the purest light
to set the firmament alight
We built a universe
so we could hold the cosmos in our hands
The switch turned to engage
The power rushed and raged
Lit up, your face Electric
Lightspeed in a dream
The static bursts, the stream
the ultrasonic strains of music
Revived in youth again
with each step as we claim
shattered mirrors in the rainfall
But were we ever there
enraptured, unaware?
We were lovers only dreaming

[@averdin]

VNV Nation: Release a new song Me: Just hook it to my veins!

[@JosephTheAustin]

Couldn't be more hyped!

[@elishaforrester1150]

💯 agreed we need more!

[@magius-jo2gl]

ikr...so happy!

[@borntoclimb7116]

Great, lol

[@blu3_enjoy]

Victory not vengeance

[@te9591]

Victory is the best Vengeance

[@Dowhatyoucandonow]

Trump2024

[@cloudbloom]

Welcome back Ronan! Huge fan for over 20 years, I even got my mom into your music I can't wait to show this to her🙏

[@joes3461]

Much love! I’m also 99% sure u are another star child. Here for the greater good! Absolutely love your music! 👍

[@cloudbloom]

@@joes3461 wait are you talking to me or Ronan

[@Michaikn]

back???? - they've never been

[@zenosyeetgalvus]

truly based, epic and goated tbh

[@nicoracien1924]

Im a fan since late 90s... just got my 17yo son into the VNV Nation... with the Beat Saber Nemesis beatmap !!!! He sent me this new song

[@kmw1191]

This is just phenomenal, I heard my first VNV Nation track when I was 11, back in 2002. Since then Ronan's voice has been a constant guiding light in my life through some real tough times and now I sit here with my 3 year old daughter on my lap enjoying the same constant voice for a new generation. It is just surreal and so good

[@brendyturo]

I'm also 31 and I also discovered VNV at 11. They've been the soundtrack of my life for 20 years ❤

[@dawnhoughton4533]

God I feel old now ❤️

[@elizabethyoung5304]

@@brendyturo Same here. VNV Nation has been a constant sonic forever friend for many years, perhaps a full decade and a half at this point. I love this band now and always.

[@MisterTwo-40SX]

Let there be, let there always be neverending light :)

[@KID1Andre]

I also listen VNV for more than 15 years - Ronan is for me the most sincerely singer and songwriter. He has so much feeling in the songs and also live on stage!!!

[@brianpatterson2652]

Who needs to see a therapist when you have VNV Nation in your life?!?

[@dannykuelbel3877]

Gänsehaut wie immer bei vnv nation ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@borntoclimb7116]

So ist es

[@vnvmicky]

Ich liebe die vielseitige Musik von VNV Nation. Dies ist kein Song zum mitgröllen, kommt ohne hymnenartige Synthi oder Gesangseinlagen. Das ist ein Song zum Träumen und fallen lassen. Danke Ron!

[@Son-yn2lr]

WOW! I love the sound and the lyrics I love you forever VNV Nation, your music has saved me in many difficult moments!!! come back to Mexico ❤️❤️ My favorite band will always be VNV Nation

[@Ordep1313]

Same

[@jonathantorrescano1202]

Yes, return to Mexico!

[@DittoNews]

Same

[@xPoisonLust]

Que vuelvan!!

[@HalCondor999144000]

Nostalgia 🥲

[@andreasbusse4164]

Bin absolut geflasht 😍😍🖤 Wunderschöner Song, voller Emotionen und sobald Ronans Stimme erklingt,, ist Träumen angesagt.😊 Freu mich aufs Album🖤🖤🖤

[@hansaexport5566]

Da bist du nicht der einzige 😉 Hab mir ronans autogramm ergattert und tätowieren lassen, er fand es mega 😀

[@kaimeister9672]

@@hansaexport5566, ich bin mittlerweile Death- und Blackmetal, aber bei VNV Nation, bekomm ich immer wieder feuchte Augen. Ronan's Stimme ist so göttlich und die Musik passt immer perfekt dazu 😍

[@hansaexport5566]

@@kaimeister9672 wahre Worte, mehr kann man dazu nicht sagen 😀

[@kaimeister9672]

@@hansaexport5566, da ist es auch egal, welches Lied, von VNV Nation. Und ich hör Ronan und Mark schon seit über 15 Jahren. Wird ja wohl nen Grund haben 🥰

[@hansaexport5566]

@@kaimeister9672 hab damals durch Zufall standing still gehört...danach alles zugelegt was es von vnv gibt ... mit Marc hab ich sogar auch noch nen foto, schade das er nicht mehr dabei ist

[@vnvnationofficial]

The lyrics are in the description. Click on "show more"

[@ReinheitsTV]

Love you ❤️

[@hth8186]

Vielen Dank für Song 🎶 und Text... ✨

[@limodepimo5283]

I wonder if Ronan still knows who fan-girl was (DJ Krat's friend) and if he is sort of okay.

[@nicolesimmel8643]

✨🩷✨

[@beckybarks7912]

You rock ❤

[@EldostDustlighter]

Holy Christ. You guys did it once again. What an absolute Banger. Cant wait for the Rest of the Album and seeing you live soon!!! Please....don´t ever stop doing what you do!!!

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

People have got to stop saying banger, it's embarrassing

[@EldostDustlighter]

@@r3tr0actiongamer24 Ignore it then. Making other people's choice of wording your problem is exactly that. Your problem ❤️

[@elkemunkwitz4061]

Wow, was für ein Hammer Song! Love it! Freue mich schon auf's komplette Album!🙏❤️🖤

[@zwenni9125]

Bei den ersten Klängen GÄNSEHAUT! Der Wahnsinn! Ich feiere es! Daaaanke 😍🥳🤩😘

[@zwenni9125]

Und gleich noch Tickets für HH gekauft 🥳

[@markoalbrecht3]

👌❤👌

[@arisaelsa]

Wow como siempre 🤯🤯necesito un concierto de VNV en 🇲🇽 México pronto 🤩

[@aaymerichtorner]

Thank you for your talent and for being a lighthouse in the darkness. Thank you for making me feel among the sounds of your music. Thank you for being present in very sad and very happy moments of my life. Looking forward to seeing you live again in concert in Barcelona. Thank you for being perpetual

[@pegman7113]

Mein Herz tanzt💞 Einfach genial👌

[@GoodSpeeds]

VNV Nation tut der Seele gut,...läßt einem den alltagsstress vergessen,..gibt einem die Kraft, wenn man mal selbst keine finden kann.❣ DANKE für diesen tollen Track. love love ❤

[@Aggro69]

Great as always! Astounding music and still one of the most comforting voices in music.

[@arlettes.5109]

Brillanter VNV NATION Sound! Ich freue mich auf die Tour, Ronan! 🖤💋

[@momiriseni5320]

Nobody says so much about passing of time in both lyrics and music as Ronan. What a fantastic tune, what a scope encaptured!

[@Holywitchgirl77]

Another awesome song, VNV Nation saved me so many times. Everything Ronan writes has this incredible ability to move, reset and nourish the soul. Never disappointed

[@MaiconNightsDJ]

Que som maravilhoso !!!! VNV Nation forevers !!! Congratulations !!!

[@tabithacarlson5587]

VNV = the soul in music form

[@dulli-hunter5401]

Ich liebe es !!! Beste Band ever !!!! Danke das es Euch gibt ! Ihr seid eine Bereicherung für mein Leben !

[@peterpuranen8373]

A few weeks ago I was thinking has VNV NATION come to the end of their era. No. They did this. One of the strongest song's they have ever done.. Thanks guys. I'm waiting for the album.

[@markusfritz8588]

Sehr geiles Lied. Macht Lust auf den Rest des Albums u d auf das Konzert. Rock it #vnvnation

[@Amber-M]

Kann die Begeisterung hier nicht so ganz verstehen. 😐 Das ist ganz nett, ja. Aber VNV hat bisher locker 30 oder 40 bessere Songs produziert. Macht mir jetzt eher Sorgen für das kommende Album.

[@ppborray]

You never dissapoint, amazing track! Long live VNV ✊

[@nateheaps4754]

Flash backward to the time Your silhouette disguised The glow of night's reflection Your outline locked in phase Like a vivid, liquid haze Lit up the night electric A moment staged for us Until we turn to dust Until time's evaporated But were we ever there Enraptured, unaware? We were lovers only dreaming We dared eternity and won Long before the rain had come We built a universe We held a cosmos in our hands Unstoppable force, the purest light To set the firmament alight We built a universe So we could hold the cosmos in our hands The switch turned to engage The power rushed and raged Lit up your face electric Lightspeed in a dream The static bursts, the stream The ultrasonic strains of music Revived in youth again With each step as we claim Shattered mirrors in the rainfall But were we ever there Enraptured, unaware? We were lovers only dreaming We dared eternity and won Long before the rain had come We built a universe We held a cosmos in our hands Unstoppable force, the purest light To set the firmament alight We built a universe

[@jendewitt7564]

Your music always transports me to another universe and I feel a whole symphony of emotions. No one can even come close to comparing to you. Electric Sun is so good. Your voice and message with each song is everything to me. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. I am looking forward to April to hear the story all the songs as a collection tell. Hope to see a live show with you if you come back to Utah. I will treasure seeing you live forever.

[@franciscamiranda9441]

Te amo vnv 💓 Tengo un sin fin de problemas, pero aquí tu música iluminando cada día , como siempre 😍

[@cescalc]

Ánimo, fuerza y VNV Nation bien fuerte siempre amiga! 💫🌟💛🤗

[@Blatro_Ceneidrago]

The magic is back, courtesy of VNV Nation! The rapture of a reference style of electronic music, a style that moves but does not exploit easy emotivity, a rhythm that catches and never tires, all this frames lyrics that are pure poetry amd a pleasure to read by themselves, far from haphazard syllables stuffed together just to add human voice to the instruments. A pleasure to the ear, to the mind and to the heart. Thank you Ronan Harris, thank you VNV Nation!

[@DarkLive74]

Unfassbar gut. Vnv Nation sticht einfach heraus was Sound und Songwriting betrifft. Eine sehr gute erste Auskopplung. Man darf gespannt sein was das Album noch so bringt. Ich bin guter Dinge das es genial wird. Vnv Forever....

[@peggylehnertz7195]

Oh ich freue mich so sehr...so ein tolles lied...war ja auch nicht anders zu erwarten 🖤😁 gänsehaut am ganzen Körper...ich freu mich aufs komplette Album und auf Dresden 🤓🖤

[@ricobehrisch6423]

Ich auch 👍💪

[@FluffsuneGaming]

More VNV Nation hell yeah!! 💖💖💖

[@Tilnaor]

This band never disappoints me. Very few artist has a long discography where none of the tracks I skip over. The quality is up to top from start and still on from the literary lyrics to the pulsating rythm. Goosepump, every time even after so many years I cannot even count. Thank you guys!!

[@ricolange4755]

Es wurden alle Erwartungen erfüllt, ein wunderschöner Song. Bin schon gespannt auf das neue Album und freu mich wahnsinnig auf das Konzert in HH. 👍😎🖤

[@danielbondu2377]

Thank you Ronan! Great song, cant wait to hear the rest of the new album!!

[@fraggystyler]

Finally! Can’t wait to experience it live - see you soon in Vienna!

[@ShadowCammando24]

Ronan has never failed to deliver outstanding music. Been listening to his stuff since 2007. Absolitely God tier song. ❤

[@spinglasshydra]

Oh My Goth .....!!!!! Again, as always, Ronan you do stunning work and I've been waiting patiently .....!!!!

[@smdt]

What an emotional and touching song. I really had to let that sink in for a moment, with tears in my eyes ... Wow, wow, wow ... thank you Ronan, thank you again for another impressive song ❤

[@mysoultotake87]

The percentage of views to likes is something that really kills me on KZbin...Jesus... 95 mil views to 5 mil likes... We are truly becoming something unprecedent. And we are talking about a band that always preached good, love and kindness, and 95 mil people thought: f..k it.

[@fabi7013]

This is a perfect mix of what I’d expect from a new song. Something that is able to hit your body, heart and soul at the same time. You know how to talk to sensitive and gentle hearts.

[@Iknowwhoateallthedonutsfromthe]

Sounds like hard Beloved modification... Anyway, glad that there is a new voice from you, VnV))

[@Rancorous_Redwood]

I love that your songs can be about things so big, but still feel so personal and emotional.

[@mariovillanueva833]

Que bien suena esto por Dios!!!....me transporta esta canción....muy buena banda!

[@d.ritter3019]

I feel this song and it touches my heart

[@franciscole-bert5723]

Great song, reminds me of Wolfsheim "The Sparrow and The Nightingales"

[@elmo2you]

gorgeous song .. cuts deep too .. has the same title as the 1994 movie that emotionally tore me in half .. very different theme and no doubt just coincidence, but for me personally still gives this song more weight and meaning 💜💜💜

[@bohorosewellness]

In 2002 I danced so hard at thier show I had to wear a kneebrace for a month AND I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING! Vnv Nation forever!!!

[@Andre-0815]

Einfach wieder geil!👌🏻 Meine Nachbarschaft und ich freuen uns schon auf das neue Album 😉

[@mazchen]

Hören die auch gute Musik ob sie wollen oder nicht?

[@heinrich3120]

When you put the lyrics in ChatGPT it says: “These poetic verses seem to describe a moment of intense connection and passion between two people, who build their own universe and hold the cosmos in their hands. The language used is vivid and evocative, with images of electricity, light, and speed, as well as references to music and rain. The repetition of the phrase "We were lovers only dreaming" suggests that this moment may have been a fantasy or a memory, rather than a real experience. Overall, the poem captures the power and intensity of human emotion and the desire to create something lasting and meaningful.” How close is that? 😮

[@ropeburn6684]

Doesn't matter how accurate it is or not. That's exactly the kind of generic, meaningless blabber that would fit to 90% of all lyrics ever.

[@Hungry911truth]

Chat bt is gonna be the terminator then matrix how's about no more ai

[@silentb2084]

@@ropeburn6684Ah, the warm, fuzzy future we have to look forward to…the AI will continue to learn, and it will foster “belonging” more and more, and from above will be handed down the official phrasing and narrative du jour. Many are willingly walking into our new panopticon prison, because it doesn’t FEEL like a prison that much yet.

[@AntiJewluminatiDwarf]

love how it just doesn't acknowledge the use of the firmament

[@AntiJewluminatiDwarf]

we're pretty well past the point of no return I'm afraid, everyone thinks it's so neat when it's anything but that

[@cantforgetyou]

I love VNV nation, but I must be honest, we have heard this song structure before, same melody, same kind of arrangement.

[@Wrayv3n]

As per usual, the first track I get to hear from a new VnV Album leaves me speechless and close to tears. I love you Ronan, keep building. Jah bless your word smithy.

[@elsadolan3962]

Their songs are my hymns. Bring me to tears, breaking my heart and finding peace in these lyrics. ❤️

[@manueldejesuscomposer]

temazo,que gran grupo,como siempre un gran trabajo

[@БорисПаньков-х5щ]

The opening sounds like Blade Runner 2049 opening theme

[@JosephTheAustin]

My life has been chaos lately. But VNV showed me how to end my vindictiveness, and forced me to reflect on the pangs of depression. I need this band to keep producing. For what it's worth, if you ever come anywhere near Tennessee and I hear of it, I will find a way to get to you.

[@stephanhaack9291]

Hymnen für eine bessere Welt! Bin VNV nation Fan der ersten Stunde und liebe Sie nach wie Vor. Bitte hört niemals auf Musik zu machen. Das sind Songs die wir brauchen. Danke!

[@elektixmedia]

Is there a mistake in your lyrics ? like a vivid, liquid hate ? or haze ? please for the hint , thank you for the correction

[@vrilvanir]

YES!!! ❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️⚡️

[@amjsolstice]

Not gonna lie... I cried at this. so beautiful and wonderful.

[@cescalc]

X2 🥺💫🌟💛

[@striximperatrix3625]

Wow. I've been listening since '98. 25 years and still great.

[@sstarowl]

My angel. The Universe knows. Aommafimh 💜💜💜💜💜 ❤

[@SeraphusInferis]

By the second chorus, I'm already singing multiple harmony lines. Good work, guys! Portland Love from the 1992 people who "haven't smiled since KMFDM's Sucks Money tour!"

[@MisterTwo-40SX]

KMFDM does have the best encore chant ever.

[@SeraphusInferis]

@@MisterTwo-40SX I've actually never been to a KMFDM concert; Ronan wanted people to dance and smile at a show in Portland, Oregon long ago, and he pointed at my partner and I and said "Hey, you!1992! Yes, you two back there who havent smiled since KMFDM's Sucks Money tour! I want to see you dance, and come up front from now on!" And since then, we've made sure to be right up front at every VNV show in Portland we can make it to. My partner got diagnosed with cancer, so we've missed shows, recently; but we love going whenever we can, cos he always says HI at us.

[@lila_74]

My earwig since 2023

[@_Leviathan666]

Wow.. Solch ein wunderschöner Emotion alter Song gerade in diesen bitterböse grauen Zeiten. Ronan, deine Musik war schon immer Wunder, wunderschön, das ist noch untertrieben.. Das sind Hymnen auf alle guten Werte, die ein Jedes Lebewesen haben sollte. Vor allem die Spezies Mensch.. Ich freue mich so sehr auf das neue Album. VNV Nation rules um so mehr.. Bitte, bitte mach immer so weiter. Wir brauchen dich und deine Kunst. Sorry ich will hier nicht pathetisch werden, aber dieses Stück Musik ist einfach nur KUNST.. Einfach Wunderbar..

[@martinschweisthal5560]

Fantastischer Song von euch wieder mal, freue mich schon total auf euer neues Album, bin schon ganz aufgeregt und kann das Erscheinungsdatum kaum abwarten. 🙂👍👍

[@funkerenomine]

Que fantástica y hermosa canción!!!

[@sciwolf359]

Oh man this is so good! I can’t wait for the full album!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

What a wonderful song, I can't wait for the new album to come out 🤘🔥🤘

[@JohannesVIII]

Every time there's a new single I think I'll be disappointed, and yet every time I'm blown away. Thank you, thank you thank you

[@dustyfloor1896]

this is why all wars become irreverent

[@ians5113]

OMFG!! This popped up and it has been on repeat 6 times. Beautiful... absolutely stuning tune..... WOW... just vWOW!! Liked and subscribed.... please do more of this!!!

[@langbier1]

Danke für ein großartiges Erlebnnis in München, Danke für eure Musik und eure Herzlichkeit bei jedem einzelnen Konzert, Ich habe euch bereits mehrfach live erleben dürfen... VNV Nation , Dankeschön

[@richardbohm5863]

Kann mich dem nur anschließen! Es war ein Mega Konzert und hab immer noch ein Grinsen im Gesicht, wenn man die Musik hört oder daran denkt!!😊😊😊😊

[@hansaexport5566]

Also wird es sich lohnen ? Hab mir ne Karte für oberhausen bestellt ... ist dann mein 12. Vnv Konzert 😉 Show soll ja dieses mal bombastisch sein

[@Seluecus1]

Masterpiece, as expected to be gifted from VnV Nation. Truly Wonderful.

[@ZombVeeTess]

Never once, ever, has VnV Nation let me down. Looking forward to this album and hopefully a tour too💖

[@ProgresistaGuayaquil]

VNV Nation es la mejor banda electro que hay actualmente. Sus discos cada vez son mejores. Ronan eres un genio! Esta música debe ser escuchada por todo el mundo. Saludos a los grandes que leen este mensaje! ...und für alle die deutschsprachige VNV Fans, bitte, NIE unsere Motto vergessen: Triumph, nicht Rache!!!

[@DFLAstro]

I don't generally comment on videos on YT; but I just wanted to thank you, once again, for continuing to bless us with your music, this divine creation that lifts our spirits and makes us soar.

[@peter.w7777]

Super.👍👍👏

[@jimmyshomaker8245]

Who in the fk is this guy? And why have I never heard him before? I feel like I just discovered fire and am leaving my cave for the first time.

[@rielaxault]

That's Ronan motherfrenching Harris. And he's a godfather of modern industrial & EBM. Crazy thing is, if you ever talked to him in person, he totally doesn't give off this deeply insightful and contemplative demeanour at all. He's actually really chill and laid-back, and LOVES to drink... That's the Scottish for you.

[@jamestfox4]

So good! Can't wait for the whole album!!

[@foc42]

So nice to hear from you again. Greets from the birthplace of techno.

[@babylon333]

Great work Ronan

[@stephanhenry1222]

❤❤❤❤❤ VNV Nation ❤❤❤❤❤ Best Music EVER 👍👍👍👍👍

[@godofllies]

Anyone else here that are listening with tears in your eyes? The wait is over! Thank you Ronan. This is what we need. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@MRSketch09]

It's an alright song, but it's not hitting me that hard?

[@godofllies]

@@MRSketch09 It did for me, I have been enjoying VNV Nation since 1995 and this song is hitting my mind like most of Ronans songs.

[@valerierettig1656]

Love your photo,old school Combi! I felt it my core,lyrical poetry !

[@godofllies]

@@valerierettig1656 The older I get the more sensitive I get listening to Ronans lyrics. But still, it’s like listening to an long lost friend that finally reaches out for me.

[@sethraelthebard5459]

Absolutely! Just learned about their new album. Noire blew me away when it came out, as I loved every track on the album. Knowing they are still around and going strong fills me with joy!

[@saturnalia91]

Just this morning I opened KZbin and scrolling down, looking at page after page of negative, depressing, anxiety-inducing news videos. Then I notice, through all the negativity, that Ronan has a new album. 🥲 What a god-send.

[@German_Grifon]

SUPER

[@Pile_of_carbon]

Unbelievably good track! Hits right in the feels like any great song should.

[@DasMatzori]

Ronan just NEVER disappoints… 🖤 I always order the limited vinyls right away without any glimpse of the new songs cause I know I’ll love them… And here we go, first seconds of this song already confirmed this for me… 😄🤷‍♂️🖤😂 Love it! Awesome Lyrics, can’t wait for the whole album!

[@VenVile]

VNV Illusion has reinvented itself, again. While still staying true to VNV Illusion.

[@SyntheticBodyMusic]

VNV never disappoints - Thanks guys - for the last 28 years full of emotions, beats and goosebumps

[@speedymice]

❤❤❤22.12.23 HH❤❤❤

[@sharg0]

Awesome as expected! I love the combination of driving rhythm, melody and perfectly crafted electronic sounds. And all crowned by proper lyrics!

[@dtm211076]

Brand new fan here. Been a long time since hearing a newly released song and absolutely loving it. Can't wait to see you in Birmingham and Manchester❤

[@Spartan-8405]

Absolutely Amazing. 🙏🤍

[@ste666666666]

Oh nice!!, this is great!!!. Can't wait for more songs and the album!

[@РоманАкимов-л2н]

Спасибо за песню!

[@robertoninolesalfaro4330]

Una alegría y un verdadero placer volver a escuchar a uno de los mejores grupos musicales del universo... gran canción!! Gracias mil VNV!!