Die Kreuzen (prouounced Dee-Kroytzen) formed in mid-1981 by vocalist Dan Ku… Read Full Bio ↴Die Kreuzen (prouounced Dee-Kroytzen) formed in mid-1981 by vocalist Dan Kubinski and guitarist Brian Egeness aka "Herman," from Rockford, IL, and two from Brookfield, WI, bassist Keith Brammer and drummer Erik Tunison. They became acquainted through the varied Milwaukee 'new music' scene and realized a common interest, not only music but also in escaping the boring reality of nine-to-five life.

They set about practicing and playing wherever and whenever they could, and seizing every opportunity to broaden their horizons by playing out of town (i.e. Minneapolis, Chicago, Madison, Indianapolis). Their name was chosen specifically to avoid stereotyping, because "no one knows what it means". -- Keith Brammer "The band's name is broken German for "the crosses" and was from a German Bible." -- Brian Egeness

Their first recorded output was two songs on Noise magazine's Charred Remains cassette compilation, followed by three on The Master Tape compilation LP. This and the ensuing press in Milwaukee and especially elsewhere led to the release in late 1982 of a 7" on the Version Sound label, entitled Cows & Beer, the title being "an in-joke on peoples' preconceptions of life in Wisconsin". This proceeded to sell out two pressings of 1,000 apiece, and is incidentally a much sought-after collector's item, prompting them to undertake their first tour of the South and West Coast in the summer of 1983.

Upon returning, they were greeted with the news that Touch and Go Records wanted to release an album, which for various reasons did not appear until July 1984. This 21-song self-titled LP then proceeded to sell upwards of 13,000 copies in the U.S. and Europe, and is still selling today. The release was followed by two years of repeatedly touring the States and Canada and gradually, through word of mouth and press of all sorts, spreading their name everywhere.

Gradually their songs were changing, their sound evolving and maturing. This was exhibited on their second LP for Touch and Go Records, October File, released in May 1986. Two more years of slow but steady songwriting and touring, helped along by positive critical response resulted in the release, in July 1988, of their third Touch and Go Records album, Century Days.

Progress, variety and melody are the key words here, adventurous songwriting accented by diverse production and outside help from horns without losing the band's trademark drive and excitement. Attractive packaging, multiple formats (11 song LP, 12 song cassette, 13 song CD), international distribution and increased airplay helped Century Days do very well.

After more extensive touring and various side projects, the band flirted with some new record labels but eventually released their fourth LP for Touch and Go Records in 1991, Cement. Of course, the band resumed touring in support of their new album.

On April 1, 1992, Die Kreuzen disbanded amid much conflict when guitarist Brian Egeness decided to pursue other interests. "He had different things to do, a different agenda." Keith Brammer said.

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Official Page at Touch and Go Records
"Counting Cracks" The Die Kreuzen Online Archive Site
Brian Egeness' Official website
Brian Egeness on IMDB
Decapitado Official Website

I'm Tired
Die Kreuzen Lyrics

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We're not even friends
We don't even talk
My presence isn't
Acknowledged
You don't even know me
You spread lies about me
I've heard it before you're
The same old problem

You hang around
You bring everybody down
With your gossip and all
Your rumors
I know your type
I don't go for your type

I'm tired of you
You're the same old problem

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Die Kreuzen's song "I'm Tired" speak to the frustration that can come from dealing with people who spread negativity and lies. The singer feels like they have been treated unfairly by this person, who doesn't even acknowledge their existence but still manages to spread rumors and gossip about them. The singer recognizes this person as a type, someone who brings everybody down with their negativity, and they are tired of dealing with them.

The song captures the feeling of being exhausted from dealing with toxic people and the emotional toll it takes on a person. The repetition of the phrase "the same old problem" emphasizes the frustration and weariness of having to deal with the same negativity over and over again. The lyrics also touch on the idea that someone's reputation can be damaged by rumors and lies, even if they are untrue.

Die Kreuzen's "I'm Tired" is a powerful song that speaks to the experience of dealing with toxic people in one's life. It captures the emotional toll this can take on a person and the frustration that comes with trying to deal with it.

Line by Line Meaning

We're not even friends
Our relationship is not based on friendship

We don't even talk
We do not communicate with each other

My presence isn't acknowledged
You do not recognize my existence

You don't even know me
You have no knowledge about me

You spread lies about me
You tell false stories about me to others

I've heard it before you're
Your behavior is not new to me

The same old problem
You present the same issue repeatedly

You hang around
You spend time with people

You bring everybody down
Your presence affects the mood of the those around you negatively

With your gossip and all
You indulge in idle talk and rumors

Your rumors
You spread unverified stories about others