1) ASP is a German darkwave band from Frankfurt am Main formed in 1999. The name Asp is taken from the pseudonym of the band leader and is pronounced as one word (like the snake), but written in capital letters. They formed in 1999 by Alexander Frank Spreng and Matthias Ambré (a.k.a. "Matze"), producing their first 3-track demo CD later that year. In 2000, they signed a record deal with Tristol, who released the band's debut album Hast Du mich vermisst? as well as the band's first live performance, at the 'Gothicworld' festival.
Over the next few years, they released two more albums, and along with their debut album, formed the album series Der Schwarze Schmetterling. ASP continued to perform at high-profile festivals due to their growing popularity.
The band suffered some difficulty in 2004 with the bankruptcy of distributor EFA, though their albums were reissued later that year, along with the Interim Works Compendium, a 2CD collection of rarities as well as selected tracks from their three albums to date. Another string of live dates took them through to the release of Aus der Tiefe in May 2005, the fourth part of the Der Schwarze Schmetterling series. The fifth part Requiembryo followed in 2007.
The year 2008 saw the release of three new albums. First, a best of-album Horror Vacui was released in February. This was followed by a tour in Europe. At the end of August the band released Zaubererbruder - Der Krabat-Liederzyklus, an album based on the Sorbian Krabat legend. The live recording Akoasma - Horror Vacui Live became available in December 2008. They have also remixed Emilie Autumn's "Liar", plus provided vocals for the mix. It is known as the "Manic Depressive Mix" and is featured on the Liar/Dead Is The New Alive (Double Feature EP). The band released their first DVD in August 2009, entitled Von Zaubererbrüdern: Live & Unplugged.
In 2011, after almost 11 years of cooperation, the paths of the two founders of the band diverged - songwriter and singer Alexander "Asp" Spreng and producer and guitarist Matthias Ambré. ASP as a band continued with new partners, and the musicians Andreas Gross and Oliver Himmighoffen were retained for live performances. The reasons for separation are given officially as personal and professional differences.
One year later Oliver Himmighoffen also left the band. In his place Stefan Günther, who is a friend of Sören Jordan, joined the band. There are new festival dates in 2022, some in 2021 had to be cancelled due to the Corona epidemic, and they released a new Best Of compilation titled Reflexionen 1 and Reflexionen 2.
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2) ASP are a seven-member Japanese alternative idol group formed in March 2021 as part of WACK. Their members are Yumeka Nowkana?, Mog Ryan, Nameless, Matilder Twins, Wonker Twins, CCCCCC and Riontown. The group were revealed at the 2021 WACK AUDiTiON CAMP on March 27th, then released their first two songs on SoundCloud on April 9th after a "fake" version was uploaded with the producer's vocals. Their debut album, ANAL SEX PENiS, was released on May 26th 2021, followed by their first one man live performance on May 30th. ASP's debut single, the MAN CALLiNG, was released on September 22nd. AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi briefly joined ASP (and all other WACK groups) in November, releasing the single AGAiNST THE WORLD. In the same month, original member Naayu announced her graduation from ASP due to injury, with Matilder Twins and Wonker Twins joining the group at her final show. ASP's second album, PLACEBO, was released on January 5th 2022. The groups second single, BOLLOCKS, followed on April 13th. In May 2022 it was announced that the group had signed with the major label Avex, who will release the single Hyper Cracker on August 31st.
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3) Asp is a thrash/hardcore/heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Originating in 1999, Keith Palumbo (who worked at Waterloo Records and is a known drummer) had song titles, but nothing more. He met Chris Cline (an engineer and musician), but Chris moved back to his hometown and the project was put to the side until 2002. After spending some time in the studio working on music, Keith and Chris recruited Craig Moore for vocals who is known for his hardcore/grind/death/chaos metal vocal style. They finally had music to go with Keith's song titles, and their self-titled album was released in 2005 containing some very short songs (re-release on several streaming sites in 2021).
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4) Asp, real name Berkay Köse, was born in 1997 in Ankara, Turkey. The artist had been influenced by rap music from an early age. Over time, his interest in songwriting grew and he wrote about street action and social critical themes. Blending the early lyrical spirit of rap music with modern industrial sounds, the artist strives to present songs that contain musically rich elements to the listeners with his recitation style that forms the basis of Anatolian Middle Eastern melodies.
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5) Collaborative project of the French instrumental hip-hop ASP crew, consisting of akabrownsugar, Shitao and Pi-pol.
How far would you go?
Asp Lyrics
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All the stains on the cover!
Do you cry?
You don't have to be ashamed
Is it true, you can't remember
What we went through last September
I wonder why
And if you still think it's a game
Follow me and I will take the lead
You can't get off a train in full speed
How far would you go?
How far would you go?
Without me you'd never know
If you want to learn to fly
The only way is to let go
How far would you go?
It was so dark last September
A red mark in your calendar -
What a mess
And you're trying to break free
All in black now cross the borders
As I am back to give the orders
And confess:
Have you been missing me?
Follow me and I will take the lead
You can't get off a train in full speed
How far would you go?
How far would you go?
Without me you'd never know
If you want to learn to fly
The only way is to let go
How far would you go?
... Lover
All the stains on the cover!
Do you cry?
You don't have to be ashamed
Do you cry?
You don't have to be ashamed
How far?
How far?
How far?
How far would you go?
How far would you go?
Without me you'd never know
If you want to learn to fly
The only way is to learn go
How far would you go?
How far would you go?
Without me you'd never know
If you want to learn to fly
The only way is to learn go
How far would you go?
The lyrics to ASP's song "How far would you go?" are about a troubled relationship, with the singer challenging their lover's commitment to the journey ahead. The opening lines set the tone, with the singer warning their lover about the forthcoming difficulties ("Here comes the pain") and alluding to past indiscretions ("all the stains on the cover"). The lover seems unsure about the relationship, with memories of a complicated past ('What we went through last September') being forgotten. Despite this, the singer remains confident that their lover will remain with them ('And if you still think it's a game/Follow me and I will take the lead').
The chorus is the central message of the song, as the singer questions how far their lover is willing to go for the relationship. They suggest that if the lover truly wants to "learn to fly", they must take the leap of faith and commit to the journey with the singer. The final repetition of the chorus is more haunting, with the question "How far?" repeated over and over.
In summary, the song is a passionate challenge to a lover to remain committed to a troubled relationship, with the central message being that without taking risks, there is no chance of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the pain little lover
The singer brings up their past pains and scars with their significant other.
All the stains on the cover!
The singer recalls the physical evidence of their relationship and past memories.
Do you cry?
The singer inquires if their lover still feels pain from their past experiences together.
You don't have to be ashamed
The artist reassures their lover that it's okay to feel emotions and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
Is it true, you can't remember
The artist wonders if their lover has forgotten the experiences they've been through in the past.
What we went through last September
The singer refers to a specific event that happened in the past between them in September.
I wonder why
The singer expresses their curiosity as to why their lover forgot about their past experiences.
And if you still think it's a game
The artist questions if their lover still sees their relationship as a game or if they're serious about it.
Follow me and I will take the lead
The artist offers to take charge and guide their lover through their relationship.
You can't get off a train in full speed
The artist implies that once they're in a relationship, they can't suddenly remove themselves from it at full speed without consequences.
How far would you go?
The singer asks their lover how much they're willing to invest in their relationship.
Without me you'd never know
The artist suggests that without them, their lover wouldn't have known the depth of their emotions and capabilities.
If you want to learn to fly
The singer uses the metaphor of flying to imply that their lover needs to take risks in order to progress.
The only way is to let go
The singer suggests that letting go of their fears and doubts is the only way for their lover to take risks and fly.
It was so dark last September
The singer implies that the past event in September was a painful and negative experience for them.
A red mark in your calendar -
The artist refers to a negative incident that was marked on their lover's calendar in red ink.
What a mess
The artist describes their past experiences as chaotic and distressing.
And you're trying to break free
The singer refers to their lover trying to move away from their past experiences and the pain associated with it.
All in black now cross the borders
The singer's lover tries to move away and take risks to progress, symbolized by the color black and crossing borders.
As I am back to give the orders
The artist takes initiative and control of their relationship again.
And confess: Have you been missing me?
The artist admits to missing their lover and asks if they feel the same way.
How far?
The artist again asks their lover how much they're willing to invest in their relationship.
How far would you go?
The singer repeats the question, asking if their lover is willing to take risks and go deeper into their relationship.
How far would you go?
The artist asks the same question again, emphasizing the importance of taking risks in a relationship.
How far would you go?
The singer asks one last time, to drive home the importance of taking risks and investing in their relationship.
Contributed by Harper V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.