Absurd Mind… Read Full Bio ↴"(AbsuЯd) Minds" is a futurepop music band from Germany.
Absurd Minds was formed in 1995 by Stefan Großmann (voice, composing) and Tilo Ladwig (composing, programming, sampling). Musically they were inspired by the EBM of the early 1990s.
Between 1995 and 1999, Absurd Minds released three CD-rs in limited quantities, laying the groundwork for further developments by the band. After a long creative phase their first concert took place at the Dresden club, "Bunker". As a result of this the band came into contact with "Music Cooperation" who subsequently became their management. A recording contract with the label Scanner followed in December 1999. In the meantime, Absurd Minds played in "Electromania II" in Leipzig. The recording for their first single, "Brainwash", and album, "Deception", began in January 2000.
In March, the band played live at the "Nostromo Festival" in Görlitz and opened for the "Electromania III" festival which was part of the "Wave-Gotik-Treffen" 2000. In December their second single, "Come Alive" appeared and in January 2001 they began recording the album "Damn the Lie". During this period the band took on a third member, Timo Fischer, who till then had only played as reinforcement during live performances.
Their third album "The Focus" followed in October 2003, with the singles "Master Builder" and "Herzlos" both doing well in the DAC. Another appearance at the "Wave-Gotik-Treffen" followed in 2004, whilst the fourth Absurd Minds album "Noumenon" was released in November 2005.
Currently, the most recent release from Absurd Minds is the EP "The Cycle" which was released in 2007. According to the bands' website a new album, "Serve or Suffer", is scheduled for 2010.
Official website: http://www.absurdminds.de
Discography:
Planetary Empire (1996)
Venture Inward (1998)
Brainwash (2000)
Come Alive (2000)
Deception (2000)
Damn The Lie (2001)
Damn The Lie (Limited Edition Bonus Disc) (2001)
Master Builder (2002)
The Focus (2003)
The Focus (Limited Edition Bonus Disc) (2003)
Herzlos (2004)
Revived (Best of/Rarities Album) (2005)
Noumenon (2005)
Noumenon (Limited Edition Bonus Disc) (2005)
The Cycle (2007)
Serve Or Suffer (2010)
Tempus Fugit (2017)
Sapta (2020)
The Promise
Absurd Minds Lyrics
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I feel their emptiness in their words
I've been enclosed by people who're loving me
But I feel lonely
This isn't unity
Not a single soul shall be lost
At you're coming home I'll ---- ----
Not a single soul shall be lost
I feel lonely in the crowd
I feel their emptiness in their words
I've been enclosed by people who're loving me
But I feel lonely
That's not you're final fait
You don't need the research of being separate
That's not your final fate
The hell of being separate
Understand this is my dividend
This isn't purity
The lyrics of "The Promise" by Absurd Minds express the feeling of loneliness despite being surrounded by people who love and care for the singer. Despite the unity promoted by being together, the singer cannot shake off the emptiness they feel in the words of those around them. The promise of a reunion that will bring no loss of a single soul is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the feeling of loneliness is not exclusive to the singer but shared by others.
The lyrics convey a sense of hope and a belief in a better future where unity and belonging are achieved. The line "You don't need the research of being separate" suggests that separateness is not the natural state of humans, and that true human connection comes from overcoming the barriers that keep us apart. The singer seems to be speaking to someone they care about, perhaps a loved one who is far away or someone they have lost. The repeated promise that no soul shall be lost makes it clear that the separation is not forever and that a reunion is forthcoming.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel lonely in the crowd
Despite being surrounded by people, I feel isolated and alone.
I feel their emptiness in their words
The words of those around me lack sincerity or meaning.
I've been enclosed by people who're loving me
Those around me claim to love me, but I still feel trapped and lonely.
But I feel lonely
Despite the presence of others, I feel a deep sense of loneliness and disconnection.
This isn't unity
The feeling of loneliness and disconnection does not equate to a sense of unity or togetherness.
Not a single soul shall be lost
No one should be left behind or forgotten.
At you're coming home I'll ---- ----
Await your return with open arms.
Not a single soul shall be lost
No one should be left behind or forgotten.
And will not be estranged from me
I will not let anyone become disconnected or alienated from me.
I feel lonely in the crowd
Despite being surrounded by people, I feel isolated and alone.
I feel their emptiness in their words
The words of those around me lack sincerity or meaning.
I've been enclosed by people who're loving me
Those around me claim to love me, but I still feel trapped and lonely.
But I feel lonely
Despite the presence of others, I feel a deep sense of loneliness and disconnection.
That's not you're final fate
This feeling of isolation and loneliness is not permanent or unchangeable.
You don't need the research of being separate
You don't have to feel alone or disconnected; there are ways to connect with others.
That's not your final fate
This feeling of isolation and loneliness is not permanent or unchangeable.
The hell of being separate
The pain and suffering caused by feeling alone and disconnected.
Understand this is my dividend
This sense of isolation and loneliness is the result of my actions or choices.
This isn't purity
This feeling of loneliness and disconnection is not a pure or positive experience.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MystWlker
on The Cycle
This is a song by Trap_6, ***NOT*** Absurd Minds. How do you even make a mistake like this???