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.
Teach Me War
Asp Lyrics
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Bot ich dir Leckereien
Erst kamen wir zusammen
Und jetzt gehst du ganz allein
Ich hab dich angelächelt
Und erwartete den Lohn
Dann hast du mich eingewickelt
In einer Kettenreaktion
Und nun lieg ich ganz gebunden
Und die Fliesen sind schon nass
Denn es tropft aus hundert Wunden
Meine Haut wird langsam blass
Meine Haut hab ich so teuer
Dir verkauft wie möglich war
Dafür branntest du mit Feuer
So weich und hart wie Wachs, wie Wachs in meinem Haar
Teach me war
Teach me love or teach me war
Teach me war
Roses on the bathroom floor
Teach me war
Teach me love and teach me war
Teach me more
Teach me all and teach me more
Teach me war
Jetzt häng ich hier in den Seilen
Und ich seh gestochen scharf
Es steht auf des Messers Schneide
Ob ich wieder gehen darf
Ja, du hast mich festgenagelt
Und in dieser Disziplin
Hast du mich ganz klar geschlagen
Und du zwangst mich in die ... auf den Knien.
Teach me war
Teach me love or teach me war
Teach me war
Roses on the bathroom floor
Teach me war
Teach me love and teach me war
Teach me more
Teach me all and teach me more
Teach me war
Kann mich nicht rührn
Kann dich nur bitten
Und du zeigst mir deine Macht
Doch da hab ich mich geschnitten
Ja, da habe ich gelitten
Teach me love or teach me war
Roses on the bathroom floor
Teach me love and teach me war
Teach me all and teach me more
Teach me war
Teach me love or teach me war
Teach me war
Roses on the bathroom floor
Teach me war
Teach me love and teach me war
Teach me more
Teach me all and teach me more
Teach me war
ASP's song "Teach Me War" describes a submissive relationship where one partner is made to suffer and is helpless in the face of their partner's power. The lyrics start with the singer offering "treats" to their partner, only to be ensnared in a chain reaction that leaves them bound and bleeding on the bathroom floor. The lyrics suggest a willingness to be dominated and a desire to learn through the pain, as the singer asks to be taught war and love. The repeated line "roses on the bathroom floor" creates a powerful image of the aftermath of this violent and passionate encounter.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of power dynamics in relationships, as the singer is initially in control but is quickly overpowered by their partner's manipulation. The line "my skin I sold to you as expensive as possible" suggests that the singer has given up their sense of self in exchange for the promise of love and affection. However, this arrangement quickly turns violent and the singer is left bleeding and helpless.
Overall, "Teach Me War" portrays a disturbing and intense exploration of power dynamics in a relationship, where love and pain are intertwined and the boundaries between pleasure and suffering are blurred.
Line by Line Meaning
Hier unten auf den Kacheln
In this abyss of desperation
Bot ich dir Leckereien
I offered you everything I had to give
Erst kamen wir zusammen
We started out as a team
Und jetzt gehst du ganz allein
But now you leave me behind
Ich hab dich angelächelt
I tried to lure you in with a smile
Und erwartete den Lohn
Expecting some kind of reward
Dann hast du mich eingewickelt
But instead you trapped me
In einer Kettenreaktion
In a cycle of never-ending pain
Und nun lieg ich ganz gebunden
Now I am bound and helpless
Und die Fliesen sind schon nass
The floor is stained with the blood of my wounds
Denn es tropft aus hundert Wunden
I am bleeding from countless cuts
Meine Haut wird langsam blass
My skin is turning pale from loss of blood
Meine Haut hab ich so teuer
I gave you my heart and soul, at a high cost
Dir verkauft wie möglich war
Just to please you and make you happy
Dafür branntest du mit Feuer
But instead, you burned me with your passion
So weich und hart wie Wachs, wie Wachs in meinem Haar
Your hold on me melted me into soft submission, but left a hard residue that never fades
Jetzt häng ich hier in den Seilen
Now I am hanging on to life by a thread
Und ich seh gestochen scharf
But I am clear-headed and see things clearly
Es steht auf des Messers Schneide
My fate is balanced on the edge of a knife
Ob ich wieder gehen darf
Not sure if I will survive this ordeal
Ja, du hast mich festgenagelt
You pinned me to the wall with no escape
Und in dieser Disziplin
In this life of submission
Hast du mich ganz klar geschlagen
You have clearly defeated me
Und du zwangst mich in die ... auf den Knien.
And now you have me begging for mercy on my knees
Kann mich nicht rührn
I am unable to move or fight back
Kann dich nur bitten
All I can do is plead and beg for mercy
Und du zeigst mir deine Macht
But you only use your power to hurt me even more
Doch da hab ich mich geschnitten
In the end, I only hurt myself by trusting you
Ja, da habe ich gelitten
And now, I am the one suffering the most
Teach me war
Show me how to survive in a cruel world
Teach me love or teach me war
Either show me how to love, or equip me for a life of war
Roses on the bathroom floor
The only beauty in this ugly world is the sight of roses on the floor, symbolizing love and affection
Teach me love and teach me war
Help me find balance in both love and war
Teach me more
Show me even more than what I already know
Teach me all and teach me more
Teach me everything there is to know so I can be prepared for anything life throws at me
Contributed by Alaina M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mistofstars
einfach ein toller Song <3
Bandi Tingler
ASP is amazing. :)
Rumo91
geiler sooong :) ASP 4 ever