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

Electricity
Apoptygma Berzerk Lyrics

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Our one source of energy
The ultimate discovery
Electric blue for me
Never more to be free
Electricity
Nuclear and HEP
Carbon fuels from the sea
Wasted electricity

Our one source of energy
Electricity
All we need to live today
A gift for man to throw away
The chance to change has nearly gone
The alternative is only one
The final source of energy
Solar electricity

Electricity
Electricity
Electricity
Electricity

Electricity
E . . .

Overall Meaning

The song "Electricity" by Apoptygma Berzerk is a commentary on the human race's dependence on electricity and the effect it has on both the Earth and humanity itself. The first verse is an overview of the different types of energy sources relied upon by society, including nuclear, hydroelectric, and carbon fuels, all of which generate electricity. The line "never more to be free" suggests that once humans became reliant on electricity, they were trapped by its necessity to maintain their way of life.

The second verse highlights the danger of relying on Earth's finite resources, warning that if society does not make a change, they will soon run out of options. This creates an urgency to switch to solar power, which the lyrics refer to as the "final source of energy." The repetition of the word "electricity" throughout the song emphasizes its omnipresence and the extent to which society's dependence on it governs their lives.

Overall, "Electricity" is a song that urges listeners to consider the impact of their actions on the environment and to consider alternative, renewable energy sources as a solution to the unsustainable methods currently in use.

Line by Line Meaning

Our one source of energy
Electricity is the singular origin of power we rely on

The ultimate discovery
The revelation of electricity is a groundbreaking achievement

Electric blue for me
Electricity is significant and meaningful to me

Never more to be free
We are dependent on this form of energy and cannot be released from it

Electricity
A direct reference to the importance of electricity

Nuclear and HEP
Electricity can be created through nuclear or High Energy Physics means, but these come with their own challenges and drawbacks

Carbon fuels from the sea
Fossil fuels from the ocean are another form of energy that has been harnessed

Wasted electricity
Electricity can be used thoughtlessly or inefficiently, leading to waste or overconsumption

All we need to live today
Electricity powers the essential components of our daily lives

A gift for man to throw away
Despite its importance to us, humans often take electricity for granted and do not utilize it in the best ways

The chance to change has nearly gone
Time is running out to make significant changes in the way electricity is generated and utilized

The alternative is only one
We must shift to a sustainable, renewable source of electricity if we want to secure our future

The final source of energy
The ultimate and lasting way to power our world is through solar electricity

Electricity
Reiteration of the importance of electricity

E . . .
An abrupt ending to the song and a reminder of how sudden and severe the consequences of losing electricity could be

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS

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