Apoptygma Berzerk is a Norwegian ebm/futurepop/synthrock musical group, for… Read Full Bio ↴Apoptygma Berzerk is a Norwegian ebm/futurepop/synthrock musical group, formed in 1989. The current lineup includes Stephan Groth (vocals, programming, guitars, samples), Brandon Smith (guitars) and Thomas Jakobsen (drums). The group has achieved moderate commercial success with a unique brand of gloomy, danceable gothic synthpop, winning awards and Top-10 spots in Germany and Scandinavia. The band's name is commonly abbreviated to APOP or APB.

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

Bizarre Love Triangle
Apoptygma Berzerk Lyrics

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Every time I think of you
I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
It's no problem of mine but it's a problem I find
Living a life that I can't leave behind
But there's no sense in telling me
The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
But that's the way that it goes and it's what nobody knows
Well every day my confusion grows

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray
I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say

I feel fine and I feel good
I'm feeling like I never should
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Whenever I get this way I just don't know what to say
Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday

I'm not sure what this could mean
I don't think you're what you seem
I do admit to myself that if I hurt someone else
Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be

Every time I see you falling
I get down on my knees and pray

I'm waiting for that final moment
You say the words that I can't say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Apoptygma Berzerk's cover of Bizarre Love Triangle convey a sense of longing and confusion within a relationship. The singer expresses that every time they think of their partner, they feel overwhelmed with emotion - a "bolt of blue." They find themselves stuck in a life they cannot leave behind, and despite knowing that the "wisdom of the fool won't set you free," they continue to be drawn back to this person. The singer's confusion only grows with time, and they cannot find words to express their feelings.

The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings, as they express a desire to be able to freely express themselves with their partner. However, they feel uncertain about the true nature of the relationship and question if their partner is who they seem to be. The singer's internal conflict culminates with a plea for their partner to say the words they cannot say, hinting at their desire for deeper commitment and clarity in the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of Bizarre Love Triangle underscore the complex emotions that can be present within a romantic relationship, especially when it feels uncertain or unstable. The singer's confusion and longing make for a melancholic yet relatable ballad.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time I think of you
I cannot stop thinking about you.

I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue
My love for you is incredibly intense and overwhelming.

It's no problem of mine but it's a problem I find
Your absence is not my issue, but it affects me greatly.

Living a life that I can't leave behind
I am stuck in a past where I was happy with you and cannot move on.

But there's no sense in telling me
I already know that it's foolish to hold onto the past.

The wisdom of the fool won't set you free
Even though I know better, it's hard to let go.

But that's the way that it goes and it's what nobody knows
It's the mystery of love that nobody can explain.

Well every day my confusion grows
I am becoming more and more confused about my feelings for you.

Whenever I get this way I just don't know what to say
I become speechless when I am overwhelmed with emotion.

Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday
I miss the old us and the way we used to act around each other.

I'm not sure what this could mean
I am uncertain about our relationship and its future.

I don't think you're what you seem
I suspect that there is more to you than meets the eye.

I do admit to myself that if I hurt someone else
I acknowledge that my actions may hurt other people.

Then I'll never see just what we're meant to be
If I keep hurting others, I will never know if we are meant to be together.

Every time I see you falling
Every time I witness your weaknesses and flaws,

I get down on my knees and pray
I hope and pray that I can help you and be there for you.

I'm waiting for that final moment
I am waiting for the moment when everything becomes clear between us.

You say the words that I can't say
You express your true feelings for me that I cannot bring myself to say.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner

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