Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (German for "The Horsemen of the Apocalypse") ar… Read Full Bio ↴Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (German for "The Horsemen of the Apocalypse") are a Metal band founded in 1995 in Thuringia, Germany and are signed to the Nuclear Blast label.

They incorporate Black-, Death-, Thrash- and Power Metal, as well as Rock and Folklore in their music.

Their original style (featured on their releases up to and including "Allegro Barbaro") consists of death metal blended with melodic compositions establishing a more epic mood than usual in traditional death metal. Folk metal influences were added in later albums, while the death metal influence has declined, resulting in less chaotic composition (often centered around a verse and chorus with a bridge and solo), more constant tempo, longer songs and some clean vocals, resulting in a more polished and accessible sound.

Concerts projected for 2007, commencing at the Antwerp Hof Ter Loo venue on April 27th, were announced as the 'Earthshaker Roadshock' tour in union with After Forever, Tarot, Finntroll, Machine Men and All Ends.

In 2008 followed their album "Licht" and their latest album, "Moral & Wahnsinn", was released in 2011!

Official website: http://www.reitermania.de

Dance with Me
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics

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I dance every morning till the sun goes down
I laugh loud as long the world turns round
The end draws near, every evening, day by day
Come dance with me, it is too late.

The world is black, it's the way it should be
There's not much time left to shoe emotions
And so we dance joyfully into the end

Come with me, I'm prepared
And laughing we dance into the darkness.

Life is seldom beautiful
Be patient, one day you will comprehend
Everyday humanity dies
To love somebody there's not much time

New born megalomanice to possess
To rule is to blame.

Overall Meaning

In Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song Dance With Me, the lyrics paint a picture of a world on the brink of destruction, with the end drawing near day-by-day. In spite of this, the singer speaks of an unbridled joy for life that persists, making it worth living. The lines "I dance every morning till the sun goes down, I laugh loud as long the world turns round" speak to the idea of embracing each moment, living life to the fullest even if there is an underlying sense of impending doom.

The chorus, "The world is black, it's the way it should be, there's not much time left to show emotions, and so we dance joyfully into the end, come with me, I'm prepared" speaks to the concept of accepting the inevitable and finding joy in the midst of chaos. The world may be coming to an end, but the singer is ready to face it head-on with laughter and dance. The final verse also reflects on the dark nature of humanity, with themes of possessiveness and the desire to rule, ultimately leading to self-destruction.

Overall, Dance With Me is a song that reflects on the fragility of life and encourages the listener to embrace every moment, even in the face of impending doom.

Line by Line Meaning

I dance every morning till the sun goes down
Despite the looming end of the world, I dance with abandon all throughout the day, unwilling to let the darkness take away my joy.

I laugh loud as long the world turns round
Alongside my dancing, I laugh boldly, embracing life's fleeting moments with unbridled happiness.

The end draws near, every evening, day by day
Though each day that passes brings us closer to our inevitable demise, we must keep on dancing and living in the present without fear of what's to come.

Come dance with me, it is too late.
Join me in my revelry while there's still time left. The end may be near, but we can still make the most of what's left of our time.

The world is black, it's the way it should be
The world is a dark, chaotic place, but perhaps that's just the natural order of things, and we must learn to embrace it.

There's not much time left to shoe emotions
Time is running out, and we may not have the opportunity to express our emotions fully - so we must make the most of every chance we get.

And so we dance joyfully into the end
Rather than facing the end with sadness and gloom, we choose to keep on dancing and celebrating, enjoying every moment of life we have left.

Come with me, I'm prepared
I'm ready to face the end, and I want to share this final journey with those who are willing to take it with me.

And laughing we dance into the darkness.
With joy and laughter, we choose to face the darkness of the end head-on, rather than succumbing to despair and sadness.

Life is seldom beautiful
The beauty of life is often fleeting, and we must learn to appreciate it while we can.

Be patient, one day you will comprehend
Though life may seem confusing or difficult at times, with patience and time, we can learn to understand and appreciate it.

Everyday humanity dies
Death and loss are an inevitable part of life, and every day we lose a little bit of what makes us human.

To love somebody there's not much time
Love and connection are a precious commodity, and we must cherish the time we have with the people we care about before it's too late.

New born megalomanice to possess
The desire for power and control is a natural part of humanity, but it's important to recognize when this desire becomes dangerous or harmful.

To rule is to blame.
With great power comes great responsibility, and those who choose to wield that power must be willing to accept the blame for their actions.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPH BOEHME, DANIEL TAEUMEL, MARK SZAKUL, VOLKMAR WEBER

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