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.
Once In A Lifetime
ASP Lyrics
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My clothes, like the world, seemed to shrink, made it hard to breathe in
No matter if you're a V.I.P. or you're left on the shelf
Today, all you need for real and all that you need to feel is yourself
Today I will work very hard on not working today
This fine springtime wind will blow all expectations away
Without any doubt you're upright you just have to be true
Goodbye to the postman, to my friends at the bank
Cross-eyed neighbours farewell and good luck
I'm leaving today finally I'm on my way
Nothing else counts and I don't give a [yeeaaaah]
Oh once in a lifetime we're together
Oh once in a lifetime is today
Oh once no storm or dirty weather
Oh will stop me once I am on my way
We sailed on the clouds dashed between the stars as if we were blind
Once in a lifetime we'll leave all the jetsam behind
It's high time to come down again and to set yourself free
Just use your ability your utmost humility and see
Goodbye to the postman, to my friends at the bank
Cross-eyed neighbours farewell and good luck
I'm leaving today finally I'm on my way
Nothing else counts and I don't give a [yeeaaaah]
Oh once in a lifetime we're together
Oh once in a lifetime is today
Oh once no storm or dirty weather
Oh will stop me once I am on my way
So what's all the noise for I just need a voice
And some singing for you just a bit
I just need a little guitar and a fiddle
Nothing else counts and I don't give a shit
Oh once in a lifetime we're together
Oh once in a lifetime is today
Oh once no storm or dirty weather
Oh will stop me once I am on my way
....me once I am on my way
The lyrics of ASP's song Once In A Lifetime can be interpreted as a call to live for today and embrace one's own individuality. The singer starts by describing how he feels out of place in his own clothes and in the world around him, emphasizing the pressure to conform to society's expectations. However, he encourages listeners to eschew these pressures and instead focus on being true to oneself. He announces his departure from the people and institutions that have been holding him back, declaring that all he needs is himself and his own abilities. The chorus reinforces this message of liberation, urging the listener to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them and not let anything hold them back.
Overall, the song seems to be an anthem for personal freedom and independence. The singer encourages listeners to embrace their own unique qualities and not let society's expectations control them. The repetition of the phrase "once in a lifetime" emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities that come one's way, and the chorus urges listeners to find their own path and stay true to themselves.
This message of individual empowerment is combined with a sense of escapism, as the singer describes sailing "between the stars" and leaving behind all the "jetsam" of daily life. The call for "a little guitar and a fiddle" suggests a desire for simplicity and a rejection of materialism.
In short, Once In A Lifetime is a song that encourages listeners to live for themselves, embrace their own individuality, and find their own way in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
This morning I put on my shirt but I didn't fit in
My clothes, like the world, seemed to shrink, making it difficult to breathe
No matter if you're a V.I.P. or you're left on the shelf
Everyone is equal and valuable
Today, all you need for real and all that you need to feel is yourself
You should focus on being true to yourself and feeling happy and fulfilled
Today I will work very hard on not working today
I will take a break from work and enjoy the present moment
This fine springtime wind will blow all expectations away
I will let go of expectations and enjoy the present moment
Without any doubt you're upright you just have to be true
Be honest and true to yourself and you will be confident and upright
And all what you have to be your basic necessity is you
You don't need anything else except for yourself to be happy and fulfilled
Goodbye to the postman, to my friends at the bank
Saying goodbye to my past and moving forward
Cross-eyed neighbours farewell and good luck
Saying goodbye to people who are not supportive or understanding of my goals and dreams
I'm leaving today finally I'm on my way
I'm taking control of my life and moving forward
Nothing else counts and I don't give a [yeeaaaah]
Only my own happiness and fulfillment matter and I won't let others' opinions affect me
Oh once in a lifetime we're together
There are rare moments in life when we feel truly alive and connected to others
Oh once in a lifetime is today
Today is one of those special moments that won't come again
Oh once no storm or dirty weather
No obstacle or hardship can stop us from achieving our dreams
Oh will stop me once I am on my way
I won't let anything or anyone stop me from living my life to the fullest
We sailed on the clouds dashed between the stars as if we were blind
We can experience life's moments of pure joy and wonder, even if we don't see the path ahead clearly
Once in a lifetime we'll leave all the jetsam behind
We can let go of the past and move forward to new opportunities
It's high time to come down again and to set yourself free
It's time to let go of fears and insecurities and allow yourself to be free and happy
Just use your ability your utmost humility and see
By being true to yourself and staying humble, you can achieve great things
So what's all the noise for I just need a voice
I don't need to be loud or showy to be heard, I just need to be myself
And some singing for you just a bit
I will share my joy and happiness with others through music
I just need a little guitar and a fiddle
Simple pleasures can bring great happiness
Oh will stop me once I am on my way
Nothing will stop me from living my life the way I want to
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@norbertarmer2277
soviele schöne erinerungen ;)....danke
@xXMysticEnforcerXx
das lied ist nicht nur von asp,
sondern von asp & chamber!!!
das album heisst nicht horror vacui,
sondern humility!!!
nur weil es bei horror vacui drauf ist,
ist das nicht das original album
@Mariffel
Ja und? Was macht das jetzt für eine Unterschied? Ist ja nicht so das ich garnicht erwähnt hätte von wem das Lied ist. Besserwisser, kann ich ja voll gut leiden. Genieß doch einfach das Lied!
@Nordwind2301
Zudem das Lied eben doch auf der Horror Vacui ist
@amykitty9696
Wobei es schon ganz nett wäre zu erwähnen, dass Chamber einen Großteil des Liedes ausmacht.. somit kann man als Chamber-fan dieses Lied nicht findet. Wär ganz geil, wenn du die wenigstens im Sub-text erwähnst.