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
Enjoy the Silence
Apoptygma Berzerk Lyrics
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Breaks the silence
Come crushing in into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right thru me
Don't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unneccesary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken to be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Flashes remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless and forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unneccesary
They can only do harm
The lyrics of Apoptygma Berzerk's song "Enjoy the silence" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with communication. The opening lines suggest that words can be like violence, shattering the silence and invading the singer's personal world. The pain caused by these words is described as piercing through them, and the singer laments the inability of others, particularly someone close to them referred to as "my little girl," to understand this pain.
The chorus expresses a longing for something more than words. The singer declares that all they ever wanted and needed is "here in my arms," suggesting a desire for a deeper emotional connection beyond mere verbal communication. They assert that words are unnecessary and can only cause harm, highlighting the inherent limitations of language to truly capture and convey emotions.
The second verse continues this theme, emphasizing the fragility of vows and the intensity of feelings. The singer dismisses words as trivial and asserts that they are ultimately forgettable and meaningless. The pain caused by words remains, leaving a lasting impact that words alone cannot erase.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
Verbal expressions that cause harm
Breaks the silence
Interrupt the quiet moments
Come crushing in into my little world
Forcefully invade and disrupt my personal space
Painful to me
Causing distress and agony
Pierce right thru me
Penetrate deeply into my emotions
Don't you understand
Do you not comprehend?
Oh my little girl
Addressing someone dear to the singer
All I ever wanted
Everything I desired
All I ever needed
Everything essential to me
Is here in my arms
Is within my embrace
Words are very unnecessary
Verbal communication is not vital
They can only do harm
They are capable of causing damage
Vows are spoken to be broken
Promises are often disregarded
Feelings are intense
Emotions are deeply felt
Words are trivial
Verbal expressions are unimportant
Flashes remain
Memories persist
So does the pain
And so does the suffering
Words are meaningless and forgettable
Verbal communication holds no significance and can easily be forgotten
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