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
Maze
Apoptygma Berzerk Lyrics
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will you stand by me until you fall ?
i´m the deaf, you´re the blind
let me out of this maze
i´m out of time
you´re out there, i´m still in here
hoping this day will never come
get me out of this maze
The song "Maze" by Apoptygma Berzerk strikes a deep chord in the listener's soul because it speaks to their insecurities and worries about the future. The lyrics of the song are a plea for help, a cry of desperation for someone to come and rescue the singer from the metaphorical maze they find themselves in. The opening lines, "will you fight on my side? will you stand by me until you fall?" are a plea for someone to be strong and support the singer when things get tough. The singer is admitting their own weaknesses, expressing a desire for someone to help them through the maze that has become their life.
The next line, "I'm the deaf, you're the blind" speaks to the difficulties the singer is experiencing. They feel like they are unable to hear the answers to their problems while the person they are addressing is unable to see the truth in front of them. It feels like they are both trapped in different ways. The final lines of the song reiterate the singer's hopelessness and their desire for someone to rescue them from their maze before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
will you fight on my side ?
Do you have the courage to support me and fight alongside me?
will you stand by me until you fall ?
Will you remain loyal and steadfast until the very end, even if it means sacrificing yourself?
i´m the deaf, you´re the blind
I may not hear what you are saying, but you may not understand what is happening.
let me out of this maze
Please release me from this confusing and disorienting situation.
i´m out of time
I have reached the limit of my patience and cannot wait any longer.
you´re out there, i´m still in here
You are free and unencumbered, while I remain trapped and isolated.
hoping this day will never come
Praying that a certain moment or event will never arrive.
get me out of this maze
Requesting help in escaping an intricate and perplexing environment.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BEN PETTERSON, ROSS HETHERINGTON
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