In 2004, guitarists Christian Bröhenhorst and Jonathan Stenger had the idea to create a band when they were studying at Hildesheim and in late 2004, singer Britta Görtz (Hiraes, ex-Critical Mess) arrived to Cripper's born. Then the band was completed with bassist Erik Hess and drummer Dennis Weber. Months later bassist Hess was replaced by Thomas Maiwald and after by Sören Becker.
In 2006 the band released their first EP titled Killer Escort Service and in the same year Cripper played at Metaldays in Slovenia. Next year, in 2007, the band released their debut studio album, named Freak Inside, mastered by musician Andy Classen from Holy Moses. Along with bands Hatred and Spectre Dragon toured at the "Triple-Thrash-Threat" through Germany. In 2008, Becker was replaced by Bastian Helwig and toured again with Hatred on "Lost World Order" tour in Germany. Cripper in 2009 released their second studio album called Devil Reveals, was present at Wacken Open Air 2009 and in spring 2010 supported Overkill on their Killfest-Tour through Europe. Later in 2011 they traveled to the Caribbean to play at the biggest floating metal festival ever, the 70000 Tons of Metal.[2]
Cripper released a third studio album in 2012, titled Antagonist. This time bassist Bastian Helwig left the band and was finally replaced by Gerrit Mohrmann. For 2014, Cripper played again at the fourth version of 70000 Tons of Metal.
Trapped
Cripper Lyrics
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Is to hear me scream
I'm not loud at all
Who's to tell me with no voice
Nonsense to my ears
Wasted
Is the ear that's deaf
Words will never free your mind
Remaining unheard
[Bridge:]
No -- way out
No -- regret
No - thing
[Ref:]
The shadows fall
The light is low
And the window's shut
The backdoor's locked
There's no way out
You are exposed
Trapped
Blinded
By my dazzling light
It's too dark to see
What you see's not what you get
Read between the lines
Shadows
Are a lack of light
No one's ever seen
There is more than meets the eye
Hiding in the dark
Senseless
Not a feeling's left
Fear the feel that hurts
I am here, don't you remember
Salt inside your wound
Worthless
Stays a creation
Kept inside a box
I won't hide what I create
'Cause it makes me free
The lyrics of Cripper's song Trapped may seem cryptic, but they are quite expressive of the musician's feelings. The song speaks of the frustration of being unheard, trapped, and suppressed, leading to a sense of worthlessness. The first verse, "Silence is to hear me scream, I'm not loud at all, who's to tell me with no voice, nonsense to my ears," effectively portrays the feeling of being silenced even when one tries to speak. The lack of response makes them feel insignificant and unheard, leading to the verse, "Wasted is the ear that's deaf, listen to what I say, words will never free your mind, remaining unheard." These lines convey the frustration and exasperation felt by the singer, as they feel that no one is actually listening to them.
In the next verse, the lyrics are more enigmatic, but they refer to the same feeling of isolation: "Blinded by my dazzling light, it's too dark to see, what you see's not what you get, read between the lines." The singer feels that even though they may appear to be putting on a strong front, no one can actually see the real struggles and emotions that they are going through. The "shadows" in the chorus represent the darkness and isolation that the singer is trapped in. They feel exposed and vulnerable, unable to find a way out of their situation.
The lines "Senseless, not a feeling’s left, fear the feel that hurts, I am here, don't you remember, salt inside your wound" add to the feeling of despair that the singer is experiencing. They are alone in their pain, left with nothing but their sense of hopelessness.
Finally, the song ends on a somewhat optimistic note, with the lines "Worthless stays a creation kept inside a box, I won't hide what I create 'cause it makes me free." The singer is learning to value their creation, despite feeling like it is worthless to others. They are embracing their individuality and refusing to hide their true self.
Overall, Cripper's Trapped is a powerful song that speaks to the feeling of being isolated and unheard. It also emphasizes the importance of embracing one's own unique identity, even when others may not understand or value it.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence
I'm not being heard even when I'm screaming inside
Is to hear me scream
The only way to hear me is to pay attention to the silence that surrounds me
I'm not loud at all
My voice is subdued to match your expectations of what I should be
Who's to tell me with no voice
I am voiceless and powerless, subject to the whims of those who have power over me
Nonsense to my ears
The things that others say to me make no sense and offer no comfort
Wasted
Your deafness is your loss, not mine
Is the ear that's deaf
You are missing out on the truth of what I'm saying because you are not truly listening
Listen to what I say
If you truly listen to me, you will find the path to freedom
Words will never free your mind
You must act on what I'm saying in order to achieve true liberation
Remaining unheard
My words fall on deaf ears, leaving me trapped and powerless
No -- way out
There's no escaping the reality of my situation
No -- regret
I have no time for regrets, only for finding a way out of my current circumstances
No - thing
There is nothing left for me to lose, and nothing to keep me from finding my freedom
The shadows fall
Darkness surrounds me, making it difficult to find my way out
The light is low
I am barely able to see what's in front of me, making it harder to escape
And the window's shut
All the exits are blocked, leaving me with no way out
The backdoor's locked
Even if there were another way out, it's all locked up and inaccessible to me
There's no way out
I'm trapped and there's no way to escape my current situation
You are exposed
There's no hiding from the reality of my situation - I am trapped and powerless
Trapped
Stuck in a situation with no escape, I am trapped and powerless
Blinded
Your expectations have blinded you to the reality of who I am and what I'm capable of
By my dazzling light
I am more than you think, shining with a light that you can't fully see or understand
It's too dark to see
You can't see what's truly happening because darkness surrounds you
What you see's not what you get
Your perception of me is limited and superficial, missing the deeper meaning and truth of who I really am
Read between the lines
If you look deeper and read beyond the surface, you will discover the truth of who I am
Shadows
The darkness and lack of light that surrounds me, obscuring my true self
Are a lack of light
The darkness in my life exists because there is no light to shine on my true self
No one's ever seen
Because of the darkness, nobody has seen who I truly am and what I'm capable of
There is more than meets the eye
If you look deeper and beyond the surface, you will discover the deeper truth of my situation
Hiding in the dark
My true self is hidden in the darkness, waiting to be discovered and revealed
Senseless
There's no logic or reason to my situation, leaving me feeling lost and helpless
Not a feeling's left
The pain and struggle in my life have left me numb and unable to feel anything
Fear the feel that hurts
The pain of my situation is so intense that I'm afraid to feel anything else
I am here, don't you remember
I'm not just a figure in your imagination - I am a real person with real feelings and struggles
Salt inside your wound
My presence and situation serve as a reminder of your own pain and struggles, adding salt to your wounds
Worthless
My own value and worth are being questioned, leaving me feeling insecure and powerless
Stays a creation
Despite the challenges and struggles, I remain a creative spirit with much to offer the world
Kept inside a box
Even if my situation has limited my freedom and ability to express myself, I still have much to offer
I won't hide what I create
I refuse to let my circumstances limit my creativity and self-expression
'Cause it makes me free
Even when I'm trapped and struggling, my creative spirit offers me a sense of freedom and liberation
Writer(s): Jonathan Stenger, Dennis Weber, Christian Broehenhorst, Britta Goertz Copyright: Edition Solid Rock Music
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.