In 2002 Clueso moves back to Erfurt and records the Rowdy-Club-Tape 2002. Another year later he starts producing his second album "Gute Musik" (featuring Blumentopf, Steer M, Tilmann Jarmer, Delhia, Tim Neuhaus and Jürgen Kerth), which was be finished by 2004. It does not contain any English tracks and concentrates on singing rather than rapping. In 2005 Clueso represented Thuringia with the song "Kein Bock zu geh'n" at the Bundesvision Song Contest. The same year he was partner of Start Ab, the 'biggest non-commercial remix contest in Europe'.
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In 2006 Clueso released his third album called "Weit Weg" which means "far away". Again the album was relased by Four Music. The album is changing mood and style contiuously. It varies between influences of chilled pop, soul, funk and reggae.
Over the last two years Clueso toured with his band. They played over 120 club and festival gigs with a total crowd of 300,000.
On the album Clueso joined forces with the likes of Max Herre (former lead singer of Freundeskreis), Flowin'Immo, New Telephatics and Razkajam.
Ralf C. Mayer who also had produced "Gute Musik", the forerunner of the current album, and artists like Xavier Naidoo and Die Fantastischen Vier helped Clueso to find his sound, from sounds of whisper to grolling bitter thunder.
Clueso is truly one of the future stars in Germany as he is focused, talented and lucky enough to find a channel for his passion.
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Viel gesehen
Clueso Lyrics
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Denn ich mach mich frei damit ich all die anderen fesseln kann
Manchmal halt ich gucken was kommt für den besten plan
Denn die weltum mich ringsherum scheint so oft festgefahren
Manchmal steh ich auf brech aus und will dass mich jeder sieht
Lehn mich weit heraus aus protest vielleicht auch aus prinzip
Manchmal stürz ich ab ganz egal wie hart die landung ist
Und lieg am boden und hab genau dadurch land in sicht
Chorus
Ich hab schon viel gesehen und war oft mehr als dabei
Ich nehm das alles gerne mit aus liebe zum detail
Manchmal seh ich andere leute in ihrem kerker drin
Die nicht wissen ob sie gefangene oder wärter sind
Dann find ich´s gut wenn die drums in meinen liedern härter kling´
Bis meine schwächen mal wieder meine stärken sind
Tja manchmal hab ich mich nicht gern und manchmal viel zu lieb
Mal halt ich mich für das genie und manchmal für´ nen freak
Auffallend übermotiviert auch ohne ein motiv
Mit dem kopf durch die wand wo´s keine türen gibt
Chorus
Manchmal schließ ich mich ein weil ich kein´ platz hab
Und manchmal übertreib´ ich sinnlose dinge weil ich sie eigentlich satt hab
Mal gibt man viel und manchmal mehr als alles was man hat
Doch den überblick behalten is´ echt leicht gesagt
Manchmal verletzt man leute die man echt am meisten mag
Und mal bemerkt man gleich wenn man was falsches macht
Chorus
Ich hab schon viel gesehen und war oft mehr als dabei
Auch wenn's jetzt anders kommt ich denk ich weiß bescheid
In Clueso's song "Viel gesehen," the artist describes his observations and experiences throughout life. He acknowledges that sometimes it's easier to distance oneself from a situation, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and self-preservation. By doing so, Clueso believes he can better understand those around him, helping him to create empathy and compassion for others. He recognizes that the world can feel stagnant and unchanging at times, but he also understands that it's important to take risks, even if they lead to failures, as they can provide valuable lessons and insights.
Furthermore, Clueso recognizes that people can feel trapped in their own lives, not knowing whether they are prisoners or wardens. He acknowledges that he makes his songs harder and more aggressive at times to empower and motivate himself and his fans who may feel stuck or confined by their circumstances. He reveals that he experiences moments of self-doubt, where he struggles with self-love, but also has moments of overconfidence and impulsiveness. Finally, he admits that understanding oneself and others is a constant journey, and he illustrates that he's experienced a lot in his life so far, but he still has more to learn.
Line by Line Meaning
Manchmal bin ich weit weg und dadurch besser dran
Sometimes I distance myself so that I can see things more clearly and be in a better position to help others.
Denn ich mach mich frei damit ich all die anderen fesseln kann
I release myself from my own limitations so that I can inspire others to break free from theirs.
Manchmal halt ich gucken was kommt für den besten plan
Sometimes I just stop and observe, looking for the best way forward in a world that often seems stuck.
Denn die weltum mich ringsherum scheint so oft festgefahren
Because the world around me often seems to be stuck in its ways, resistant to change.
Manchmal steh ich auf brech aus und will dass mich jeder sieht
Sometimes I stand up and rebel, wanting others to take notice of me and what I stand for.
Lehn mich weit heraus aus protest vielleicht auch aus prinzip
I push myself to the edge, both as a form of protest and as a way to test my own limits and principles.
Manchmal stürz ich ab ganz egal wie hart die landung ist
Sometimes I take risks and fall hard, but I use those failures as opportunities for growth and learning.
Und lieg am boden und hab genau dadurch land in sicht
And even when I'm at my lowest point, I keep my eyes on the prize and use my failures as motivation to keep going.
Chorus
I've seen a lot and been through a lot, but I cherish every experience and detail.
Manchmal seh ich andere leute in ihrem kerker drin
Sometimes I see other people trapped in their own limitations and unable to break free.
Die nicht wissen ob sie gefangene oder wärter sind
These people are unsure of their own roles in life, whether they are the ones being held captive or the ones holding themselves back.
Dann find ich´s gut wenn die drums in meinen liedern härter kling´
In response, I create music with a harder edge to wake people up and inspire them to break free.
Bis meine schwächen mal wieder meine stärken sind
Through my struggles and weaknesses, I eventually find strength and resilience.
Tja manchmal hab ich mich nicht gern und manchmal viel zu lieb
Sometimes I struggle with self-doubt and insecurity, while other times I am overly confident and self-indulgent.
Mal halt ich mich für das genie und manchmal für´ nen freak
I vacillate between feeling like a genius and feeling like an outsider, someone who doesn't quite fit in.
Auffallend übermotiviert auch ohne ein motiv
I tend to be overly enthusiastic and driven, even when I don't have a clear reason or goal in mind.
Mit dem kopf durch die wand wo´s keine türen gibt
I have a tendency to push too hard and too fast, trying to break through obstacles even when there's an easier way around them.
Chorus
I've seen a lot and been through a lot, but I cherish every experience and detail.
Manchmal schließ ich mich ein weil ich kein´ platz hab
Sometimes I feel limited by external circumstances and retreat into myself because I feel like there's no space for me in the world.
Und manchmal übertreib´ ich sinnlose dinge weil ich sie eigentlich satt hab
Other times, I indulge in pointless things just to distract myself from the things that are weighing me down.
Mal gibt man viel und manchmal mehr als alles was man hat
Sometimes we give generously, even when we don't have much ourselves to offer.
Doch den überblick behalten is´ echt leicht gesagt
However, it's not always easy to keep perspective and see the bigger picture.
Manchmal verletzt man leute die man echt am meisten mag
Sometimes we unintentionally hurt the people we care about the most.
Und mal bemerkt man gleich wenn man was falsches macht
Other times, we know immediately when we've made a mistake and can take steps to correct it.
Chorus
I've seen a lot and been through a lot, but I cherish every experience and detail.
Ich hab schon viel gesehen und war oft mehr als dabei
I have experienced a lot and been fully present for it all.
Auch wenn's jetzt anders kommt ich denk ich weiß bescheid
Even though things may not always go as planned, I feel like I have a good handle on things and can adapt to whatever comes my way.
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.