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

Erhelle Meine Seele
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics

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Einsam fuhr ich durch das Meer der Zeit
Auf der Suche nach Seligkeit
Ich fuhr durch den Sturm, trotzte Angst, Not, Gefahr.
So fuhr ich Jahr um Jahr.

Erhelle meine Seele
Gib mir ein Stück vom Leben zurück
Der Hass zerfrisst mich in rasender Gier

Mitleid und Liebe sterben in mir.

Ein Hafen kam nie in Sicht
Nach Hoffnung Gewissheit welch Bitternis
So treibe ich durch das Leben
Es hat mir nichts gegeben.

Erhelle meine Seele
Gib mir ein Stück vom Leben zurück
Der Hass zerfrisst mich in rasender Gier
Mitleid und Liebe sterben in mir.

So haste ich weiter ruhelos durch die Nacht
Beinah hat das Leben mich umgebracht.

Ich suche den Funken I'm Dunkel der Nacht
Der das Feuer, das einst brannte, wieder entfacht.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song "Erhelle Meine Seele" reflect the feelings of the singer who is driving through the storm of time, searching for happiness and contentment but failing to achieve it. The lyrics describe how he has been struggling through the difficulties of life, experiencing fear and danger, and still, he hasn't found a place of safety. The singer feels that his soul is fading away, and his life lacks something essential that he needs to survive. The lyrics express his desperation and despair, as he needs someone to help him find his way back to life.

The chorus of the song, "Erhelle meine Seele, gib mir ein Stück vom Leben zurück," is an appeal to the higher power to help him find a solution to his problems. The singer is asking for a ray of hope to shine on his soul and give him back a part of his life that he has lost. The reason for his misery is the overwhelming hatred and greed that consume him, making him incapable of experiencing love and kindness.

"Erhelle Meine Seele" speaks to the human need for support and guidance during times of difficulty. It is an acknowledgment of how life can be hard, but also a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope if you search for it.

Line by Line Meaning

Einsam fuhr ich durch das Meer der Zeit
I traveled alone through the sea of time

Auf der Suche nach Seligkeit
In search of happiness

Ich fuhr durch den Sturm, trotzte Angst, Not, Gefahr.
I sailed through the storm, defying fear, distress, and danger

So fuhr ich Jahr um Jahr.
So I sailed for year after year

Erhelle meine Seele
Illuminate my soul

Gib mir ein Stück vom Leben zurück
Give me back a piece of life

Der Hass zerfrisst mich in rasender Gier
Hatred consumes me in frenzied greed

Mitleid und Liebe sterben in mir.
Compassion and love die within me

Ein Hafen kam nie in Sicht
A harbor never came into sight

Nach Hoffnung Gewissheit welch Bitternis
After hope, certainty brings bitterness

So treibe ich durch das Leben
So I drift through life