In 1989, Stephan Groth and Jon Erik Martinsen formed Apoptygma Berzerk in Norway. They wrote several songs, one of them "Ashes To Ashes" would later be released as a 12" single on the Norwegian label Tatra Productions in 1991. Martinsen left the band shortly afterwards feeling uncomfortable with the direction of the band's music. Since then the band had many lineup changes, Groth being the only constant members.
Stephan Groth claims that the band name was randomly picked out of a dictionary. Apoptygma is an old Greek word for the fold of a woman's garment. Technically the 'y' ought to be pronounced like a long 'u', but the band's name is commonly pronounced a-pop-TIG-ma or a-pop-TEEG-ma.
Apoptygma Berzerk released six studio albums so far: Soli Deo Gloria in 1993, 7 in 1996, Welcome To Earth in 2000, Harmonizer in 2002, You and Me Against the World in 2005, and Rocket Science in 2009.
The first two albums, Soli Deo Gloria and 7 were a similar style of synthpop and EBM. Welcome to Earth featured an evolved EBM/synthpop sound. Harmonizer featured a softer, more synthpop-oriented direction. You and Me Against the World represented an almost complete change in style for the band, from EBM to indie rock-oriented sound. Rocket Science continued the rock-oriented direction of their sound.
They also released three compilations (The Apopcalyptic Manifesto in 1998, The Singles Collection in 2003 , Sonic Diary in 2006), three live albums (APBL98 in 1999, APBL2000 in 2001, Imagine There's No Lennon in 2010) and three live DVDs (APBL2000 in 2001, The Harmonizer DVD in 2004, Imagine There's No Lennon in 2010).
In total, the band issued six EPs: Victims of Mutilation in 1990, The 2nd Manifesto in 1992, Mourn EP in 1997, Unicorn EP in 2004, Black EP in 2006, and Green Queen in 2009.
List of former band members:
Jon Erik Martensen: keyboards (1989)
Per Aksel Lundgreen: keyboards/manager (1991–1994)
Anders Odden: guitars (1992-1999)
Geir Bratland: keyboards/backing vocals (1995-2009)
Fredrik Darum: producer/live guitarist (1999–2001)
Ted Skogmann: drums and guitar (1999–2002)
Fredrik Brarud: drums (2002-2009)
Audun Stengel (Angel): guitars (2002-2009)
Anders Odden: guitars (2003-2006)
Official site: http://www.apoptygmaberzerk.de
Bitch
Apoptygma Berzerk Lyrics
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I'm wrapped around your fingertips, I beg you to stay
I always thought that we were two of a kind
But now we're not, now you can kiss my behind
Oh, you know I tried, but now I'd rather die
Than be with you again
I always tried but now I realize
Believe it or not but I'm still alive
You're feeding on my blindness like a kick in the eye
Every time you hurt me I might ?
I try to stand up but you are in my way
Every time you hurt me I might ?
I try to stand up but you are in my way
You know I tried, but now I'd rather die
Than be with you again
I always tried but now I realize
I won't go through this again
You know I tried, but now I'd rather die
Than be with you again
I always tried but now I realize
I won't go through this again
Hey, come back here
Bitch, you know I tried, but now I'd rather die
Than be with you again
I always tried but now I realize
I won't go through this again
You know I tried, but now I'd rather die
Than be with you again
I always tried but now I realize
I won't go through this again
The lyrics of Apoptygma Berzerk's song "Bitch" describe the pain and frustration caused by a toxic relationship. The singer is wrapped around their partner's fingertips, but their partner's behavior is causing them pain. They had thought they were two of a kind, but now realize they are not. The singer has tried to make things work, but now they would rather die than be with their partner again.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's feelings of being blinded by their partner's actions and struggling to stand up for themselves. Despite constantly being hurt by their partner, they try to stand up for themselves, but their partner stands in their way.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is causing more pain than happiness, and the singer is now ready to move on and find happiness elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
You are causing me pain when you are acting that way
Your behavior is hurting me emotionally
I'm wrapped around your fingertips, I beg you to stay
I am under your control and asking you to stay despite the pain you cause me
I always thought that we were two of a kind
I believed we had a lot in common and were similar in nature
But now we're not, now you can kiss my behind
We are no longer alike and I don't want anything to do with you
Believe it or not but I'm still alive
I have been through a lot but have managed to survive
You're feeding on my blindness like a kick in the eye
You take advantage of my vulnerability as if it were a painful blow to my eye
Every time you hurt me I might ?
Every time you hurt me I might try to resist or defend myself
I try to stand up but you are in my way
I attempt to assert myself, but you prevent me from doing so
Hey, come back here
I am addressing someone who is trying to leave
Bitch, you know I tried, but now I'd rather die
I have made an effort to make it work, but I would rather die than continue dealing with you
Than be with you again
I have decided I do not want to continue being in a relationship with you
I won't go through this again
I refuse to endure this pain and mistreatment again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Stephan Leonard Groth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@salomegogishvili
Played by Ancient Methods @Khidi <3
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@KatarinaUma
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@TheJameslehr
It just gratifies me vvhen i realize vvhere a soundbite from a song originated from. So..... 2:30 - HEY! COME BACK HERE! - A nurse/receptionist bends over to pick up something allovving Mr. Jacob Singer to see something come out of her head, so he bolts - in Adrian Lyne's film JACOB's LADDER (1990).
@jeromelove9529
I was wondering, thank you.
@Bloogem14
James Lehr Dude. Exactly this. I was so pleased when I made this specific connection and am even more so pleased that another has confirmed it.
@Bloogem14
James Lehr Also at about 1:21 you can
barelyhear it but I’m pretty sure it is Louis saying “I had to get in there it was a deep adjustment.”@soulminer
When I went through my divorce.
@vitalyvitalych236
Could they release such a song now without being blamed for misogyny?
@DaddyBat11
My go to hate song