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

No Time
Die Kreuzen Lyrics

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Time has run out
And you can't see why
Can't understand
You won't even try
Stupid stupid person
Your head's turned around
Facing the wall
You still can't see

No one's there
You just don't care

There was never time for you
There ain't none left for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Die Kreuzen's song No Time paint a picture of a person who has run out of time and is unable to see why. The person in question appears to be ignorant, unwilling or unable to understand their circumstances. The lyrics state that this person is a "stupid, stupid person" with their head turned around and facing a wall, unable to see what's going on around them. The person is reminded that there was never any time for them, and now that time has run out, there is none left for the person singing the song.

The lyrics seem to be a commentary on the state of mind of people who refuse to acknowledge the reality of their situation. It's a warning to those who ignore their problems and fail to address them before it's too late. The verse "No one's there, you just don't care" seems to be directed at someone who has given up on life and doesn't care about what happens to them.

In summary, the lyrics of Die Kreuzen's No Time offer a bleak outlook on the consequences of ignoring one's problems and living in denial. The song suggests that time is finite and should not be squandered or taken for granted.

Line by Line Meaning

Time has run out
The allotted time for something has ended

And you can't see why
You are unable to comprehend the reasons behind the situation

Can't understand
You are having difficulty grasping the situation

You won't even try
You refuse to make an effort to understand the situation

Stupid stupid person
A derogatory term used to describe someone who is deemed unintelligent or foolish

Your head's turned around
You are confused or disoriented

Facing the wall
You are unable to see or comprehend what is happening around you

You still can't see
You are still incapable of understanding the situation at hand

No one's there
There is no one to help or guide you in this situation

You just don't care
You are apathetic towards the situation or those involved

There was never time for you
You were never a priority in this situation