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.
Schwarzer Schmetterling
Asp Lyrics
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Alles schwarz, ich kann nicht sehen
ich kann die Welt nicht mehr verstehen
Der Mond reißt mir die Augen aus
Ich bin gefangen und ich komm nicht raus
Weißt do wer ich bin ?
Ich schwebe durch die dunkle Nacht
und ein Gefühl ist mir erwacht
die Augen leer mein Gehirn verbrennt
Und ich tanz auf meinem Grab
Und ich tanz auf meinem Grab
Ein weißes Tuch verfärbt sich rot
ein neues Leben oder Tod
Mein Gefühl das keiner kennt
alles leer und mein Herz verbrennt
Und ich tanz auf meinem Grab
Und ich tanz auf meinem Grab
Sünden des Körpers niemals frei
Die Qual des Weges nie vorbei
Den nach dem Tod beginnt mein Leben
er wird mir neue Kräfte geben
Ihr seht mich nicht doch bin ich da
als Alptraum räch ich mich Jahr um Jahr
schwarze Rosen brennen an dem Kranz
ich tanz und tanz und tanz und tanz den Totentanz
Wenn der Sturm dich mit eisigen Klauen hinwegfegt und dein Leiden mit ihm vereint
Wenn kein Licht dich mehr führt, wenn dich nichts mehr berührt und die Tränen die letzten geweint
Wenn do schreist, weil do weißt was es heißt, wenn die Hoffnung nicht mehr als ein leeres Wort ist
Wenn do gehst und do flehst, daß dich jemand erreicht, weil do immer noch ganz allein bist
Wenn die Schatten wie immer nicht loslassen, dann stehe ich engelsgleich hinter dir
Und ich halt meine Hand über dich, wenn der Druck zu groß wird und do alles verlierst
Und ich breite die Arme für dich aus, wenn do weder Wärme noch Liebe mehr spürst
Und ich bin da wenn do ganz entblößt, in der Sonne die Seele brennt, dennoch erfrierst
Ich bin unendlich wie ein Ring
Ich bin der Schwarze Schmetterling
Und mein Gefühl das keiner kennt
glüht kurz auf
und verbrennt
The lyrics of ASP's song Schwarzer Schmetterling can be interpreted as a representation of the singer's internal turmoil and feelings of isolation, leading to a desire for death or escape. The opening lines convey a sense of complete darkness and confusion, with the singer unable to make sense of the world around them. The moon, often associated with mystery and the unknown, intensifies this feeling of unease. The singer describes themselves as trapped, unable to break free from this state of mind.
The chorus of the song, where the singer dances on their own grave, suggests a desire for an end to their pain and suffering. The imagery of the white cloth turning red, representing death and rebirth, further reinforces this idea. The singer describes their feelings as something that no one could understand. They are lost and empty, and their heart is burning.
As the song continues, the singer embraces the idea of death as a new beginning. They believe that after death, they will be given new strength and power. They describe themselves as an unseen entity, seeking revenge year after year. The metaphor of the black roses burning on a wreath adds to the overall sense of darkness and despair.
The final lines of the song suggest that despite the singer's desire for death and escape, there is someone watching and caring for them. This could be interpreted as a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak song.
Line by Line Meaning
Alles schwarz, ich kann nicht sehen
The singer is unable to see anything but darkness around them
ich kann die Welt nicht mehr verstehen
The singer is lost and unable to comprehend the world around them
Der Mond reißt mir die Augen aus
The brightness of the moon feels overwhelming to the singer's senses
Ich bin gefangen und ich komm nicht raus
The artist feels trapped in their current state of mind and unable to escape it
Weißt do wer ich bin ?
The artist questions if anyone truly knows who they are
Ich schwebe durch die dunkle Nacht
The singer feels weightless and lost while traversing through the dark night
und ein Gefühl ist mir erwacht
A deep feeling stirs within the singer
ein Gefühl das keiner kennt
The feeling is so unique and personal, it seems impossible for anyone to understand it
die Augen leer mein Gehirn verbrennt
The artist's mind is consumed with emptiness and overwhelming thoughts
Und ich tanz auf meinem Grab
The artist imagines dancing on their own grave, symbolizing their acceptance of death
Ein weißes Tuch verfärbt sich rot
The white cloth is now stained red, possibly symbolizing death or violence
ein neues Leben oder Tod
The artist contemplates the possibility of new life or death
Sünden des Körpers niemals frei
The singer feels the weight of their physical sins will never be lifted
Die Qual des Weges nie vorbei
The pain and suffering on their journey seems never-ending
Den nach dem Tod beginnt mein Leben
The singer believes that true life begins after death
er wird mir neue Kräfte geben
In death, the artist believes they will gain new strength
Ihr seht mich nicht doch bin ich da
The artist feels invisible but knows they exist
als Alptraum räch ich mich Jahr um Jahr
As a nightmare, the singer seeks revenge year after year
schwarze Rosen brennen an dem Kranz
The black roses on the wreath are burning, representing death and destruction
ich tanz und tanz und tanz und tanz den Totentanz
The artist continues to dance the dance of death
Wenn der Sturm dich mit eisigen Klauen hinwegfegt und dein Leiden mit ihm vereint
When the storm takes everything away and causes nothing but suffering
Wenn kein Licht dich mehr führt, wenn dich nichts mehr berührt und die Tränen die letzten geweint
When there is no hope, no touch, and no tears left to cry
Wenn do schreist, weil do weißt was es heißt, wenn die Hoffnung nicht mehr als ein leeres Wort ist
When the singer knows the true meaning of hopelessness and despair
Wenn do gehst und do flehst, daß dich jemand erreicht, weil do immer noch ganz allein bist
When the artist feels completely alone and begs for someone to reach out to them
Wenn die Schatten wie immer nicht loslassen, dann stehe ich engelsgleich hinter dir
The singer promises to stand behind the listener, even when they feel trapped in darkness
Und ich halt meine Hand über dich, wenn der Druck zu groß wird und do alles verlierst
The singer will be there to offer support when the listener feels overwhelmed and has lost everything
Und ich breite die Arme für dich aus, wenn do weder Wärme noch Liebe mehr spürst
The singer offers a warm, loving embrace when the listener feels hollow and empty
Und ich bin da wenn do ganz entblößt, in der Sonne die Seele brennt, dennoch erfrierst
The artist will remain through highs and lows, even when the listener feels vulnerable and exposed
Ich bin unendlich wie ein Ring
The artist is infinite, unbreakable, and everlasting
Ich bin der Schwarze Schmetterling
The singer identifies themselves as the black butterfly, possibly symbolizing transformation and change
Und mein Gefühl das keiner kennt
The singer's unique feeling is still unknown and untouchable by anyone else
glüht kurz auf
The feeling flares up briefly
und verbrennt
Before quickly burning out and disappearing
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER FRANK SPRENG, MATTHIAS AMBRE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mandrake Andrade
Dieses Lied hat mein Leben während der Corona gerettet. Und ich tanz auf meinem Grab... <3
Liam Kelly
I have been listening to this lot for quite a bit now and I must say I am very impressed. Next stop Berlin in October, that is if I can convince my wife to see her sister(we live in Warrington UK) and I go to the gig. Result!
Topsi Krets
And? You experienced the Gig? Tell about! YOu managed it to see LIVE ASP? Best regards
Ja Nine
Was für eine wundervolle Version!
Sven Barbulla
Freue mich schon auf das Konzert in Hannover. Zweimal in ein Jahr ASP Live ist einfach nur geil
Mojothe Jojo
Einzigartig magische klangwelten
Katjusha Malkav
Die akustik version ist definitiv die schönste :)
Samina Griefenow
Weltklasse👍🏽
Stephan Metscher
Hammer
T Jan
Mega