However, Neubauten soon outgrew the confines of even the broad scope of industrial music. In their 25-plus years, they have produced a dozen studio albums, live records, a remix album and EP, scored theatre pieces, and more.
Lead vocalist Blixa Bargeld is perhaps the best-known member of the group, both for his work with Neubauten and as guitarist for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. His fellow founding members Alexander Hacke and N.U. Unruh have likewise been active in various musical roles outside the group over the years.
Bassist Mark Chung was a member of the group from 1981 to 1994. He founded the publishing house Freibank Music Publishing to handle business affairs for Neubauten and other groups, and has continued in this role (concurrently serving as a senior vice-president of Sony Music International for nine years). Percussionist FM Einheit, was a member from 1981 to 1995, and has also been active as a solo artist and member of groups such as Gry.
Since 1997 the group has also included guitarist Jochen Arbeit and percussionist Rudi Moser.
Neubauten's most recent work has been available exclusively to subscribers to their online home, www.neubauten.org. Neubauten completed the third incarnation of their online project in November 2007 and were touring Europe in 2008 in support of their latest album Alles Wieder Offen.
Currently Einstürzende Neubauten is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a tour through Europe and the United States. In October/November 2010 the band is releasing Strategies Against Architecture IV, the fourth album in the archival compilation series by Neubauten which collates the band’s output from 2002-2010.
Draussen ist feindlich
Einstürzende Neubauten Lyrics
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Draußen ist feindlich
Schließe dich ein mit mir
Hier sind wir sicher
Ich liebe dich
Vergiss es (beinah, beinah, beinah, hä, hä, hä)
Ja, ja, ja, ja
The lyrics of Einstürzende Neubauten's song Draussen ist feindlich express the desire to find safety in a hostile world. The opening line "Es wird hell" (It is getting light) suggests that safety can be found in hiding away, and the following line "Draußen ist feindlich" (Outside is hostile) reinforces the need for protection. The singer then invites someone to join them in a safe space by saying "Schließe dich ein mit mir" (Lock yourself in with me). The repetition of "beinah, beinah, beinah" (almost, almost, almost) implies that there is a fear that safety is almost attainable but not quite, and the subsequent laughter ("hä, hä, hä") may indicate a sense of hopelessness or madness. The song ends with a repeated affirmation of love ("Ich liebe dich") and a desperate plea to forget the fear ("Vergiss es").
The lyrics suggest a sense of paranoia and fear about the outside world, which may be interpreted as a commentary on societal or political issues. The desire to find safety with another person highlights the need for human connection in times of fear and danger. The repetition of "beinah" and laughter may also represent a coping mechanism for dealing with feelings of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Es wird hell
The dawn arises, a new day begins.
Draußen ist feindlich
The world outside is hostile, dangerous and unsafe.
Schließe dich ein mit mir
Let's lock ourselves up together in a safe place.
Hier sind wir sicher
This is where we are secure.
Ich liebe dich
I love you.
Vergiss es (beinah, beinah, beinah, hä, hä, hä)
Forget it (almost, almost, almost, ha, ha, ha)
Ja, ja, ja, ja
Yes, yes, yes, yes.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Andrew Chudy, Blixa Bargeld, F. M. Strauss, Mark Chung
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