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.
She Wore Shadows
ASP Lyrics
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And her skin glows like the summer moon - she moves like a snake
Her eyes get lost in the green maze - she'll get you she'll get you
You got too deep inside too soon
She's so superior - goddess
She's so superior - elvenqueen
She wore shadows
She wore shadows
Shadows and skin
She wore shadows
She wore shadows
Nothing but shadows
Shadows and skin
She is naked and she doesn't care - don't look into her eyes
With the self-assurance of a queen - a beast in disguise
She is more than you can ever bear - she'll hunt you she'll hunt you
Born to kill your self-esteem
She's so superior - goddess
She's so superior - elvenqueen
She wore shadows...
She looks at you you can't resist - she'll hunt you she'll get you
And she will take you by the wrist - imprisoned and into
She'll take you to another place - oblivion you'll fall
And you'll be lost without a trace - sense nothing at all
She wore shadows...
The song "She Wore Shadows" by ASP portrays a powerful, dominant and deadly female figure. The first verse describes her physical appearance, using similes that compare her to natural elements - the morning haze swaying or the summer moon glowing. However, the next line warns the listener not to make a mistake, suggesting that her appearance is alluring yet dangerous. The lyrics then describe her eyes as getting lost in the green maze which gives an impression of her being cunning and unpredictable. She wears shadows and nothing but shadows, indicating that she is very elusive and not entirely accessible. The second verse continues with her remarkable persona, her self-assurance is compared to that of a queen, while she's portrayed as a challenging and intimidating figure. The chorus repeats the phrase "she wore shadows" which seems to suggest that her aura is more like a shadow than a flesh-and-blood person, and implies that she's a powerful being.
The bridge of the song talks about the effect that she has on those who come into contact with her. She looks at you and you can't resist, but she'll take you by the wrist and imprison you. Oblivion takes hold, and you lose yourself in her grasp. The final chorus repeats the phrase "she wore shadows" one last time, emphasizing the idea that she is an elusive, unreachable figure.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a dangerous feminine figure with an otherworldly presence. Her power dominates the listener and her aura suggests that she is a being of many layers. Her intention may be to take people's self-esteem, or perhaps simply to destroy them entirely. The song is evocative and intriguing, leaving a lot to the listener's interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
She is swaying like the morning haze - don't make a mistake
She's moving seductively but don't be fooled, she's dangerous.
And her skin glows like the summer moon - she moves like a snake
Her skin is glowing and she moves with a dangerous grace.
Her eyes get lost in the green maze - she'll get you she'll get you
Her eyes are hypnotic and she will capture you.
You got too deep inside too soon
You got involved with her too quickly without knowing her true nature.
She's so superior - goddess
She is like a goddess, superior to mere mortals.
She's so superior - elvenqueen
She is like an elven queen, beautiful but dangerous.
She wore shadows
She was wearing shadows, symbolic of her mysterious and dangerous nature.
Shadows and skin
She is defined by the darkness surrounding her and her alluring beauty.
She is naked and she doesn't care - don't look into her eyes
She is naked and unashamed, but don't look into her eyes, they will destroy you.
With the self-assurance of a queen - a beast in disguise
She has the confidence of a queen but is really a dangerous animal in human form.
She is more than you can ever bear - she'll hunt you she'll hunt you
She is more than you can handle and will hunt you down.
Born to kill your self-esteem
Her purpose is to destroy your self-esteem.
She looks at you you can't resist - she'll hunt you she'll get you
Her gaze is irresistible but she will hunt you down and capture you.
And she will take you by the wrist - imprisoned and into
She will take hold of you and imprison you.
She'll take you to another place - oblivion you'll fall
She will take you to a place of oblivion where you will lose yourself.
And you'll be lost without a trace - sense nothing at all
You will be lost without a trace and will lose all sense of self.
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.