The style of Adversus is hard to describe. The music contains elements of Folk, Darkwave, Neopop, Gothic, Metal and orchestral music.
"Adversus" are:
- Aysel (Vocals)
- Lestaria (Violin)
- Carsten "Bassmeister" Hundt (Bass)
- Paul Jöst (Guitar)
- Tanja Frisch (Clarinet, Keyboard)
- Thomas Eifert (Drums)
- Torsten "Rosendorn" Schneyer (Vocals, song-writing, Lyrics, Artwork)
former Members:
- Susanne Sitz (Vocals)
- Sabeth (Violin)
- Thomas Steuer (Guitar)
Guest musicians:
- Thomas Zöller (Qntal), (Bagpipe)
- Voland (Paimon), (Vocals)
- Alexander-Frank Spreng (ASP), (Vocals)
- Max Testory (Chamber), (Vocals)
Releases:
(2001) Ein erster Funke (Demo-CD)
(2003) Winter, so unsagbar Winter... (Full-length)
(2005) Einer Nacht gewesenes (Full-length)
(2007) Laya oder die Ballade vom Schwarzen Stein (EP)
Ausklang
Adversus Lyrics
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Umarmt mein Kristallherz, so alt
Doch Frühling, mit fleißiger Hand
Sät Blumen und Grün
Über einst totes Land
Und tief in mir schmilzt jedes Eis
Zu Flüssen aus Farben
Weder schwarz noch weiß
Und manchmal, da denk' ich an dich
Und plötzlich da fühle ich mich
ganz winterlich…
The lyrics to Ausklang by Adversus describe a transformation from a cold, lifeless winter to a vibrant, colorful spring. The singer's heart, described as being made of crystal and old, is embraced by the unbearable cold of winter. However, spring arrives with its diligent hand, planting flowers and greenery over the previously dead land. The symbolism in the lyrics here is of renewal, with the promise of new life after the death of winter.
The chorus adds a personal touch to the lyrics, with the singer thinking of a past love and suddenly feeling like they're back in the midst of winter. This could represent a longing for the familiarity of the past or the pain of heartbreak. Overall, the song conveys the message that even in the midst of the coldest of winters, spring will eventually come and bring new life and color.
Line by Line Meaning
Ein Winter, so unsagbar kalt
The winter is extremely cold
Umarmt mein Kristallherz, so alt
The cold weather embraces my old, icy heart
Doch Frühling, mit fleißiger Hand
But with hard work, springtime comes
Sät Blumen und Grün
Planting flowers and greenery
Über einst totes Land
Transforming once lifeless land
Und tief in mir schmilzt jedes Eis
Deep inside, all my ice is melting
Zu Flüssen aus Farben
Turning into colorful rivers
Weder schwarz noch weiß
No longer just black and white
Und manchmal, da denk' ich an dich
Sometimes, I think of you
Und plötzlich da fühle ich mich
And suddenly, I feel
ganz winterlich…
completely frozen again
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.