Beborn Beton is a German synth pop band founded in 1989, with their first a… Read Full Bio ↴Beborn Beton is a German synth pop band founded in 1989, with their first album release in 1993. The debut named "Tybalt" is a compilation of the best tracks written in the first three years of their band history and was very well received in the electronic music scene. 1995 the follow-up album "Concrete Ground" saw the light of day contributing to their reputation of fine synth-pop craftsmen and witty songwriters. After a change of record label in 1996 their break-through album "Nightfall" was released featuring the club-filler "Im Innern Einer Frau". Produced by José Alvarez ("Wolfsheim", "De/Vision") this collection of electro-pop gems is still one of their best-known and most popular albums in Europe as well as the Americas, only to be topped by their album "Truth" in 1997. This release is best known for the single "Another World", which received airplay in Europe and was popular in many synth pop and industrial music nightclubs in Europe and the United States.

Members of the group include:

* Stefan "Till" Tillmann, composing, synthesizers, drums
* Michael B. Wagner, composing, synthesizers, homepage
* Stefan Netschio, lyrics, vocals

The word Beborn doesn't mean anything in particular, while Beton is the German word for concrete, which the band explains refers to the urban environment they grew up in.

The Edge of Wisdom
Beborn Beton Lyrics

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The morning breaks, my mind is dark
If I could only turn back time a few hours
I might be possibly a bit more happier now
I'm going out to face the sharks
But when I think of you I feel the warmth in my heart
Until I realise I'm on my own

So this was more than I can bear

Although we passed the test of time
Sometimes I think we've gone too far
But we can't stop fighting

The cold outside puts my sentiments down
The setting sun refuses to brighten the day
There's hate in the air and with frustration aware
We never thought we could go wrong
Age, wisdom, power and confusion
And the fight goes on

So this was more than I can bear
Although we passed the test of time
Sometimes I think we've gone too far
But we can't stop fighting

Age
Wisdom
Power
Confusion

So this was more than I can bear
Although we passed the test of time

Sometimes I think we've gone too far
But we can't stop fighting

Overall Meaning

The Edge of Wisdom 2002 by Beborn Beton is a song about the struggles of life and the battle we all face to keep moving forward despite the difficult circumstances we face. The song begins with the singer waking up to a dark and bleak morning, filled with regret and wishing he could turn back time to make himself happier. He is faced with a difficult situation, symbolized by sharks, and though he thinks of his loved one and feels warmth in his heart, he is ultimately alone. The chorus repeats the idea that life can be overwhelming and too much to bear, but it is a fight that we cannot stop.

The second verse highlights the bitterness and hate that can dominate the world and exacerbate our feelings of frustration and confusion. Despite the challenges of age, wisdom, and power imbalances that accompany life, we have to continue to fight and persevere to live a fulfilled life. The lyrics emphasize the enormity of the struggle, but also the idea that we are not alone in it, and it is something that everybody has to face. The song speaks to the universal human experience of dealing with hardships and the importance of not giving up, even when things seem impossible.

Line by Line Meaning

The morning breaks, my mind is dark
As the day begins, my thoughts are clouded with negativity and despair.

If I could only turn back time a few hours
Given the chance, I would go back in time to undo something that has caused me regret and unhappiness.

I might be possibly a bit more happier now
It is likely that my current state of mind would have been improved if I had made a different decision in the past.

I'm going out to face the sharks
I am bravely venturing forth into a harsh and unforgiving world.

But when I think of you I feel the warmth in my heart
Thoughts of you bring me comfort and happiness.

Until I realise I'm on my own
But then I am reminded that I am alone, and the comfort fades away.

So this was more than I can bear
The burden I am carrying is too heavy for me to handle.

Although we passed the test of time
Despite weathering the challenges of time, there are still difficulties that we face.

Sometimes I think we've gone too far
There are moments when I question whether we have pushed ourselves too much.

But we can't stop fighting
Regardless, we must persevere and keep struggling to overcome our challenges.

The cold outside puts my sentiments down
The cold and bleak environment is weighing heavy on my emotions.

The setting sun refuses to brighten the day
Even the natural beauty of a sunset is not enough to lighten my spirits.

There's hate in the air and with frustration aware
Negative emotions and tension are palpable in the atmosphere, causing us to feel more agitated and restless.

We never thought we could go wrong
We were overconfident and did not anticipate the difficulties we are currently facing.

Age, wisdom, power and confusion
The passage of time, accumulated knowledge, strength and uncertainty all contribute to our current situation.

Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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