1) ASP is a German darkwave band from Frankfurt am Main formed in 1999. The name Asp is taken from the pseudonym of the band leader and is pronounced as one word (like the snake), but written in capital letters. They formed in 1999 by Alexander Frank Spreng and Matthias Ambré (a.k.a. "Matze"), producing their first 3-track demo CD later that year. In 2000, they signed a record deal with Tristol, who released the band's debut album Hast Du mich vermisst? as well as the band's first live performance, at the 'Gothicworld' festival.
Over the next few years, they released two more albums, and along with their debut album, formed the album series Der Schwarze Schmetterling. ASP continued to perform at high-profile festivals due to their growing popularity.
The band suffered some difficulty in 2004 with the bankruptcy of distributor EFA, though their albums were reissued later that year, along with the Interim Works Compendium, a 2CD collection of rarities as well as selected tracks from their three albums to date. Another string of live dates took them through to the release of Aus der Tiefe in May 2005, the fourth part of the Der Schwarze Schmetterling series. The fifth part Requiembryo followed in 2007.
The year 2008 saw the release of three new albums. First, a best of-album Horror Vacui was released in February. This was followed by a tour in Europe. At the end of August the band released Zaubererbruder - Der Krabat-Liederzyklus, an album based on the Sorbian Krabat legend. The live recording Akoasma - Horror Vacui Live became available in December 2008. They have also remixed Emilie Autumn's "Liar", plus provided vocals for the mix. It is known as the "Manic Depressive Mix" and is featured on the Liar/Dead Is The New Alive (Double Feature EP). The band released their first DVD in August 2009, entitled Von Zaubererbrüdern: Live & Unplugged.
In 2011, after almost 11 years of cooperation, the paths of the two founders of the band diverged - songwriter and singer Alexander "Asp" Spreng and producer and guitarist Matthias Ambré. ASP as a band continued with new partners, and the musicians Andreas Gross and Oliver Himmighoffen were retained for live performances. The reasons for separation are given officially as personal and professional differences.
One year later Oliver Himmighoffen also left the band. In his place Stefan Günther, who is a friend of Sören Jordan, joined the band. There are new festival dates in 2022, some in 2021 had to be cancelled due to the Corona epidemic, and they released a new Best Of compilation titled Reflexionen 1 and Reflexionen 2.
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2) ASP are a seven-member Japanese alternative idol group formed in March 2021 as part of WACK. Their members are Yumeka Nowkana?, Mog Ryan, Nameless, Matilder Twins, Wonker Twins, CCCCCC and Riontown. The group were revealed at the 2021 WACK AUDiTiON CAMP on March 27th, then released their first two songs on SoundCloud on April 9th after a "fake" version was uploaded with the producer's vocals. Their debut album, ANAL SEX PENiS, was released on May 26th 2021, followed by their first one man live performance on May 30th. ASP's debut single, the MAN CALLiNG, was released on September 22nd. AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi briefly joined ASP (and all other WACK groups) in November, releasing the single AGAiNST THE WORLD. In the same month, original member Naayu announced her graduation from ASP due to injury, with Matilder Twins and Wonker Twins joining the group at her final show. ASP's second album, PLACEBO, was released on January 5th 2022. The groups second single, BOLLOCKS, followed on April 13th. In May 2022 it was announced that the group had signed with the major label Avex, who will release the single Hyper Cracker on August 31st.
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3) Asp is a thrash/hardcore/heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Originating in 1999, Keith Palumbo (who worked at Waterloo Records and is a known drummer) had song titles, but nothing more. He met Chris Cline (an engineer and musician), but Chris moved back to his hometown and the project was put to the side until 2002. After spending some time in the studio working on music, Keith and Chris recruited Craig Moore for vocals who is known for his hardcore/grind/death/chaos metal vocal style. They finally had music to go with Keith's song titles, and their self-titled album was released in 2005 containing some very short songs (re-release on several streaming sites in 2021).
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4) Asp, real name Berkay Köse, was born in 1997 in Ankara, Turkey. The artist had been influenced by rap music from an early age. Over time, his interest in songwriting grew and he wrote about street action and social critical themes. Blending the early lyrical spirit of rap music with modern industrial sounds, the artist strives to present songs that contain musically rich elements to the listeners with his recitation style that forms the basis of Anatolian Middle Eastern melodies.
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5) Collaborative project of the French instrumental hip-hop ASP crew, consisting of akabrownsugar, Shitao and Pi-pol.
Carpe Noctem
ASP Lyrics
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an dem, wenn du von Leuten sprichst,
du nicht nur an "die And'ren" und an "Feinde" denkst?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem, wenn du das Schweigen brichst,
du deine Worte nicht mehr an taube Ohr'n verschenkst?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
entdecken kannst, was hinter all den Masken steckt?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem du, wenn du tiefer schaust,
du wünschst, die Wahrheit bliebe besser unentdeckt?
Vielleicht kommt dieser Tag ja nie,
deshalb versuch ich wie verrückt,
zumindest zu dir durchzubrechen,
und das ist ein Versprechen.
Dank all meiner Schwächen
werd ich immer nur noch stärker.
Ich versuch's wie ein Berserker
und befrei uns aus dem Kerker,
will nur, dass dies eine glückt!
Wenn dieser Tag doch niemals kommt,
an dem der Himmel mit dir lacht
und alles hell und strahlend macht,
dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Carpe noctem.
Carpe noctem.
Carpe noctem.
Dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem du angekommen bist
und dich der Spezies Mensch doch zugehörig fühlst?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem du, wenn du dich vergisst,
mit süßem Blut die Bitterkeit herunterspülst?
Vielleicht kommt dieser Tag ja nie,
deshalb versuch ich wie verrückt,
zumindest zu dir durchzubrechen,
und das ist ein Versprechen.
Dank all meiner Schwächen
werd ich immer nur noch stärker.
Ich versuch's wie ein Berserker
und befrei uns aus dem Kerker,
will nur, dass dies eine glückt!
Wenn dieser Tag doch niemals kommt,
an dem der Himmel mir dir lacht
und alles hell und strahlend macht,
dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Carpe noctem.
Carpe noctem.
Carpe noctem.
Dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Ist es auch das Allerletzte, was ich jemals tue:
Ich will mit dir zu Lied und Aufschrei werden.
In der Ewigkeit herrscht weiter nichts als Totenruhe.
Wir sind das wahre Paradies auf Erden.
Wenn dieser Tag doch niemals kommt,
an dem der Sonnenschein dich blendet.
Carpe noctem.
Carpe noctem.
Wie man's auch alles dreht und wendet,
siehst du, bevor das alles endet:
Carpe noctem.
Dann bleibt dir immer noch ...
Wenn dieser Tag doch niemals kommt,
an dem der Himmel mir dir lacht
und alles hell und strahlend macht,
dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Carpe noctem.
Carpe noctem.
Carpe noctem.
Dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
The song "Carpe Noctem" by ASP, which is Latin for "seize the night", encourages listeners to embrace the darkness and live in the present moment. The lyrics suggest that there may never be a day when we truly understand each other, or when we feel like we belong to the human race. However, despite this uncertainty, the night remains a constant source of comfort and freedom.
The verses ask questions about the possibility of a future where we can break down barriers and communicate freely, without fear of judgement or misunderstanding. The chorus reminds us that even if this day never comes, we can still find solace in the darkness and create our own paradise. The final lines of the song suggest that death is inevitable and that we should make the most of our time on earth by living passionately and fearlessly.
Overall, the message of "Carpe Noctem" is one of empowerment and liberation. It encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and to find strength in them. The song acknowledges the struggles that come with being human, but also celebrates the joys and pleasures that can be found in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem, wenn du von Leuten sprichst,
du nicht nur an "die And'ren" und an "Feinde" denkst?
Will there ever be a day
when you speak of people,
without thinking of only "the others" and "enemies"?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem, wenn du das Schweigen brichst,
du deine Worte nicht mehr an taube Ohr'n verschenkst?
Will there ever be a day
when you speak up,
and your words no longer fall on deaf ears?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem du, wenn du dich nur traust,
entdecken kannst, was hinter all den Masken steckt?
Will there ever be a day
when you have the courage to look deeper,
and discover what lies behind all the masks?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem du, wenn du tiefer schaust,
du wünschst, die Wahrheit bliebe besser unentdeckt?
Will there ever be a day
when you look deeper and realize,
that you wish the truth had stayed hidden?
Vielleicht kommt dieser Tag ja nie,
deshalb versuch ich wie verrückt,
zumindest zu dir durchzubrechen,
und das ist ein Versprechen.
Maybe this day will never come,
that's why I'm trying like crazy,
to break through to you at least,
and that's a promise.
Dank all meiner Schwächen
werd ich immer nur noch stärker.
Ich versuch's wie ein Berserker
und befrei uns aus dem Kerker,
will nur, dass dies eine glückt!
Thanks to all my weaknesses,
I become stronger and stronger.
I'm trying like a berserker,
to free us from this prison,
and I just want this to succeed!
Wenn dieser Tag doch niemals kommt,
an dem der Himmel mit dir lacht
und alles hell und strahlend macht,
dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
If this day never comes,
when the sky laughs with you
everything becomes bright and glowing,
then there will always be the night!
Carpe noctem.
Seize the night.
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem du angekommen bist
und dich der Spezies Mensch doch zugehörig fühlst?
Will there ever be a day
when you feel like you've arrived
and truly belong to the human species?
Kommt einmal der Tag,
an dem du, wenn du dich vergisst,
mit süßem Blut die Bitterkeit herunterspülst?
Will there ever be a day
when you forget yourself,
and wash away bitterness with sweet blood?
Ist es auch das Allerletzte, was ich jemals tue:
Ich will mit dir zu Lied und Aufschrei werden.
In der Ewigkeit herrscht weiter nichts als Totenruhe.
Wir sind das wahre Paradies auf Erden.
Even if it's the last thing I do:
I want to become a song and a scream with you.
In eternity, there is only deathly silence.
We are the true paradise on earth.
Wie man's auch alles dreht und wendet,
siehst du, bevor das alles endet:
Carpe noctem.
No matter how you look at it,
before everything ends,
seize the night.
Dann bleibt dir immer noch ...
Dann bleibt dir immer noch die Nacht!
Then you still have ...
Then you still have the night!
Contributed by Austin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.