In the beginning A_liFe [DIVIDED] developed from a progressive rock project of Tony and Erik's called Cydonian. In 2002 the singer quit the band and Jürgen, a friend of Erik’s, was quickly invited in. As the style of the new group changed so did the name, and A_liFe [DIVIDED] was born. With the deeply heart-felt lyrics, and Jürgen Plangger and Erik Damköhler’s characteristic songwriting, the band recorded their first album, Virtualized, in their own studio in their hometown of Geretsried.
Two years they finally released their second album, Far, this time mastering it in an actual studio.
In the summer of that year the guys went on tour as the opening act for Oomph!, getting the chance to be able to travel throughout Germany and reach audiences of thousands. Despite this fortunate opportunity, connections to various other German bands, and huge praise from the press and other artists (such as Alphaville, whose song “Sounds like a Melody” was covered on Virtualized), A_liFe [DIVIDED still has no record deal, having done everything thus far completely independently.
Considering how far the group has already come on their own, there is no need to worry that some time in the near future A_liFe [DIVIDED] will get the recognition they deserve.
A LiFe [DIVIDED] is:
Jürgen Plangger (vocals)
Mike Hofstätter (guitar)
Tony Berger (guitar)
Tobi Egger (bass)
Korl Fuhrmann (drums)
Erik Damköhler (keyboard/programming/guitar)
hey you
A Life Divided Lyrics
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that's worth fighting for?
Could you show me something
on this earth you adore?
Is it all just a waste of time?
Do I lie when I say that I don't mind?
Do we come from out of space?
Am I the lie that I create?
If we give a fuck about ourselves?
Hey you - what do you do
when everything comes back
into your days again?
Would you say you're not responsible?
Hey you fool - what do you do
when everything is slipping
out your hands again?
Would you say you're not responsible?
How the hell could you explain to me
what's big or small?
Does it make any sense to you
that we live at all?
Would you say that we all are blind?
Full of broken dreams
inside narrow minds?
Do you look at the sky at night?
Do you still question it's size?
Is there really something
out of reach and out of sight?
That even gives a shit about our lives?
I wonder if we're ever gonna be
so free to see
the contribution that we pay
to our society
I know we'll never be
so why the fuck are we here?
Is this everything?
The lyrics of A Life Divided's song Hey You seem to be questioning the meaning and purpose of life itself. The song poses several existential questions that attempt to understand the value of human life and the world we inhabit. The opening lyrics, "Is there really something here that's worth fighting for? Could you show me something on this earth you adore?" suggest that the singer is uncertain about whether there is anything meaningful to fight for in life. This feeling is further underlined in the next line that asks, "Is it all just a waste of time?" The singer then acknowledges their own perceived lie, questioning if they create a falsehood, "Am I the lie that I create?"
The chorus, directed at the listener, asks, "Hey you - what do you do when everything comes back into your days again? Would you say you're not responsible? Hey you fool - what do you do when everything is slipping out your hands again? Would you say you're not responsible?" This seems to be a call for accountability and questioning one's purpose.
The second verse continues with more rumination, asking questions such as, "How the hell could you explain to me what's big or small?" and "Would you say that we all are blind? Full of broken dreams inside narrow minds?" This verse also questions humanity's existence and purpose when it asks whether or not something gives a "shit about our lives." The chorus comes back in a second time, emphasizing the themes of responsibility and accountability.
Overall, A Life Divided's Hey You is a song that questions the meaning and purpose of human life, and seems to implore listeners to take responsibility for their lives and make something of it or face the possibility of a meaningless existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there really something here that's worth fighting for?
Is there any purpose or goal in life that is worth struggling for?
Could you show me something on this earth you adore?
Can you point out something in this world that you truly cherish?
Is it all just a waste of time?
Is everything in life meaningless and futile?
Do I lie when I say that I don't mind?
Am I being dishonest when I claim that I am indifferent to my circumstances?
Do we come from out of space?
Is it possible that humans originated from extraterrestrial sources?
Am I the lie that I create?
Am I fabricating an illusion about myself?
Does It really matter in the end anyway?
Is anything significant in the ultimate outcome or conclusion of life?
If we give a fuck about ourselves?
If we are concerned about our individual well-being and self-interest?
Hey you - what do you do when everything comes back into your days again?
What is your course of action when past experiences or emotions resurface in your life?
Would you say you're not responsible?
Do you refuse to accept accountability for your actions or feelings?
Hey you fool - what do you do when everything is slipping out your hands again?
What is your reaction when you feel like you're losing control of your life?
How the hell could you explain to me what's big or small?
How can you define what significance or insignificance means?
Does it make any sense to you that we live at all?
Is there any logical reason for the existence of humanity?
Would you say that we all are blind?
Do you believe that humans are unable to perceive certain truths or realities?
Full of broken dreams inside narrow minds?
Struggling with shattered hopes and having limited perspectives?
Do you look at the sky at night?
Do you gaze upon the stars in the evening?
Do you still question it's size?
Are you still wondering about the vastness and scale of the universe?
Is there really something out of reach and out of sight?
Is there an enigmatic and hidden aspect of the universe?
That even gives a shit about our lives?
That even cares about our existence or fate?
I wonder if we're ever gonna be so free to see the contribution that we pay to our society?
Will we ever possess the liberty to appreciate the impact that we make on the world around us?
I know we'll never be so why the fuck are we here?
I acknowledge that this is an unattainable aspiration, so what is the point of our existence?
Is this everything?
Is this life all there is to our existence?
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.