Kruspe started the band in 2005, writing songs with ex-wife Caron Bernstein, when Rammstein decided to take time off from touring and recording. Kruspe has previously stated that the idea for Emigrate came to him around Rammstein's Mutter era.
On September 5, 2006, members of the Rammstein.de newsletter were sent an invitation to the Emigrate newsletter and given the chance to download the song "Wake Up", a sneak peek of the upcoming album. Three song samples were also posted on Emigrate's website: "My World", "Babe", and "Temptation". Fans voted "Babe" as being their favorite, and newsletter recipients were allowed to download "Babe" in its entirety starting November 29, 2006. Babe is the only one of these songs where the subject matter, a parent's unconditional love for their child, is not Bernstein's point of view, as she didn't have any children at the time. Kruspe then explained exactly how he felt, and she turned his feelings into lyrics. As opposed to "My World" which is entirely about her feelings of her life as it related to her world. On May 21, 2007, Emigrate's official website opened and "My World" was made available for download in its entirety to newsletter subscribers.
The video for "My World" has been released and can be viewed on the official website. The video was also included on the limited edition release of the album Emigrate. In addition to the video, "My World" is featured on the soundtracks to the third Resident Evil movie, Resident Evil: Extinction and True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet. The soundtracks to the previous two movies contained "Halleluja" and "Mein Teil" from Rammstein, respectively. On July 27, 2007, Kruspe made an appearance on Bruce Dickinson's rock show on BBC. A video for "New York City" has been released. Kruspe then left the Emigrate project aside due to Rammstein reuniting in the fall of 2007 to work on their new album Liebe ist für alle da which was released in October 2009, and also to take part in the subsequent Rammstein tour.
Joe Letz, who had appeared in the video for "My World", updated the Emigrate Facebook page on June 24, 2011, stating that Kruspe had been working on a new record.
On December 5, 2012, an announcement posted on the Emigrate Facebook page announced that demos were being recorded and reviewed, and studio time was being set up in January 2013 to begin official recording of an untitled second album.
In January 2013, Kruspe stated via the Emigrate Facebook page that drums were beginning to be mixed for the new record.
In January 2014, Kruspe, on the Emigrate Facebook page, posted that twenty tracks had been recorded for Emigrate and that mixing would be performed in Los Angeles, California, alongside Ben Grosse, with a projected release in the summer of 2014. On March 7, 2014, Kruspe announced the second album was complete and he is departing back to Berlin.
On July 22, 2014, a post was made to Emigrate's official Facebook page with a teaser trailer to Emigrate's new album, titled Silent So Long and an official release date of October 17, 2014.
On December 9, 2014, Emigrate's second album titled Silent So Long was released.
On July 26, 2018, a post on the official Facebook page announced the upcoming filming of a new music video with guests Benjamin Kowalewicz and Ian D'Sa of Billy Talent, inviting applications to participate in the recording.
Emigrate's third album, A Million Degrees, was released on November 30, 2018.
The fourth album - The Persistence of Memory - was released on November 12, 2021.
I Have A Dream
Emigrate Lyrics
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Gotta close my eyes now
Going far, don't know where to find you
Gonna take everything I can now
Gonna make my dreams rise up and stand
I've had a taste, gotta feed my hunger
Satiate desires goin' further
Can you see me?
Can you hear me?
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
I see a light it's time for me to wake up
And I have sight, gotta start to shake up
Prophetic thoughts feel me release
Gonna make my dreams rise up and stand
I've got to will this, in the dark
I've got to fill this, make my mark
Can you feel me?
Can you see me?
Can you hear me?
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
Loving father put away
All the wrongs I've done today
Make me sorry true and good
Make me love me as I should
Make me love me as I should
Make me love me as I should
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
I have a dream!
The lyrics of Emigrate's "I Have a Dream" suggest that the singer is feeling lost and searching for something or someone. The line "Gotta close my eyes now" could imply the singer is feeling overwhelmed and needs to shut out the world to focus on their inner thoughts. They mention not knowing where to find "you," which could mean a specific person they are looking for or possibly a greater sense of purpose that they are seeking. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more determined and passionate about their dreams. They want to take everything they can, satisfy their desires, and make their dreams a reality. The repetition of "Can you feel me? Can you see me? Can you hear me?" could suggest that the singer is feeling ignored or invisible and wants to be acknowledged for their dreams and ambitions.
The chorus of "I Have a Dream" is particularly powerful, repeating the phrase "I have a dream" several times. This is a direct reference to Martin Luther King Jr.'s landmark speech where he famously said, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed." The lyrics suggest that the singer also has a dream of their own, that they are determined to make a reality. They want the masses to share in their dream, implying that their ambitions have a greater purpose beyond just their personal desires.
The final verse of "I Have a Dream" shifts in tone, with the singer addressing a "loving father" and asking for forgiveness for their wrongdoings. This could suggest that the singer's dream is not just about personal success, but also about becoming a better person and making amends for past mistakes. The final line, "Make me love me as I should," suggests that the singer is still on a journey of self-discovery and self-love, and that achieving their dreams may also involve personal growth.
Overall, "I Have a Dream" is a powerful anthem about determination, ambition, and self-discovery. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and searching in the beginning but ultimately shift to a more confident and driven tone. The repeated phrase "I have a dream" is a direct nod to Martin Luther King Jr.'s legendary speech and adds weight to the singer's ambitions, suggesting that their goals have a wider purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting dark
The situation is becoming more difficult and uncertain.
Gotta close my eyes now
Need to retreat and focus on an inner vision.
Going far, don't know where to find you
Moving away from the familiar but unsure of the destination.
Gonna take everything I can now
Will seize every opportunity and resource available.
Gonna make my dreams rise up and stand
Determined to see one’s aspirations realized and validated.
I've had a taste, gotta feed my hunger
Having glimpsed the possibilities, one can’t stop pursuing them.
Satiate desires goin' further
Satisfying one’s ambitions only increases the determination to achieve them.
Can you feel me?
Is my conviction and drive evident to you?
Can you see me?
Is my vision and purpose apparent to you?
Can you hear me?
Is my message and voice reaching you?
I have a dream (dream)
I possess an ideal or vision.
A dream I'm going somewhere
This ideal takes me on a journey of growth and change.
A dream that masses will share
This ideal is not only personal, but can bring hope and unity to many.
I see a light it's time for me to wake up
This vision is calling me to action and realization.
And I have sight, gotta start to shake up
This vision gives me clarity and motivation to disrupt the status quo.
Prophetic thoughts feel me release
Inspiration and insight are freeing me from self-doubt and constraints.
I've got to will this, in the dark
I must summon my determination to persist despite uncertainty and obstacles.
I've got to fill this, make my mark
I am compelled to pursue this vision and make a meaningful impact.
Loving father put away
A plea for forgiveness and assistance from a higher power.
All the wrongs I've done today
Acknowledgement of past failures and remorse.
Make me sorry true and good
Asking for sincere contrition and the opportunity to make amends.
Make me love me as I should
Requesting self-acceptance and compassion.
I have a dream!
This vision is a driving force to action and personal fulfillment.
Contributed by Christopher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brianlee1989
It's getting dark
Gotta close my eyes now
Going far, don't know where to find you
Gonna take everything I can now
Gonna make my dreams rise up and stand
I've had a taste, gotta feed my hunger
Satiate desires goin' further
Can you feel me?
Can you see me?
Can you hear me?
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
I see a light it's time for me to wake up
And I have sight, gotta start to shake up
Prophetic thoughts feel me release
Gonna make my dreams rise up and stand
I've got to will this, in the dark
I've got to fill this, make my mark
Can you feel me?
Can you see me?
Can you hear me?
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
Loving father put away
All the wrongs I've done today
Make me sorry true and good
Make me love me as I should
Make me love me as I should
Make me love me as I should
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
I have a dream
@brianlee1989
It's getting dark
Gotta close my eyes now
Going far, don't know where to find you
Gonna take everything I can now
Gonna make my dreams rise up and stand
I've had a taste, gotta feed my hunger
Satiate desires goin' further
Can you feel me?
Can you see me?
Can you hear me?
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
I see a light it's time for me to wake up
And I have sight, gotta start to shake up
Prophetic thoughts feel me release
Gonna make my dreams rise up and stand
I've got to will this, in the dark
I've got to fill this, make my mark
Can you feel me?
Can you see me?
Can you hear me?
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
Loving father put away
All the wrongs I've done today
Make me sorry true and good
Make me love me as I should
Make me love me as I should
Make me love me as I should
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream (dream)
A dream that masses will share
I have a dream (dream)
A dream I'm going somewhere
I have a dream
I have a dream!
I have a dream
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@biscoito1390
Sim sr Hidrogeno, sua playlist é deveras pica 👍👍
@AnnoyedUnicorn
Your upload, this music, ALL OF THIS made me come to this brand new world which is the metal, and I will never find the words to thank you my brother ;)
Love you all <3 \m/
@DetzkoGames
Love this song,it's like getting hitted in the soul.
@milaschulz
I need more Emigrate songs
@Valyanna2012
Your wish is granted
@gulseneodev1813
This song actually different from others cause its perfecter than perfect
@KenHarrington32
Just found this by mistake, It's fantastic guys. thank you for uploading.