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.
RAINBOW
Emigrate Lyrics
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With you
Every day
Every day you see
Is something new
Come along with me
And do
Anything 'cause
To be with you
Baby don't you hide
From me
Your pretty heart
No, I will always find
The love inside
Baby, don't you go
Anywhere
No, not alone
Inside of a dream
We'll make a home
Angel
I would steal the rainbow
Soak up all your sorrows
Anything you borrow
You own
Angel
You're my pot of gold
Dewdrop in the meadow
Prism in a halo
You glow
You are so pristine
My girl
You little pearl, you
Watch me like TV
I see you too
Color in the sky
And take
A comet ride
With me day and night
In green and blue
Angel
I would steal the rainbow
Soak up all your sorrows
Anything you borrow
You own
Angel
You're my pot of gold
Dewdrop in the meadow
Prism in a halo
You glow
When I'm on my knees
So down
My broken crown
No more dirty deeds
Turn me around
The lyrics to Emigrate's song Rainbow express a deep desire for companionship and love. The singer expresses a desire to be with their loved one every day and experience new things together. The love they share is something that can't be replicated and is unique to them. Despite any difficulties they may face, the singer declares that they will always find the love that exists within their partner. Their partner is their pot of gold, their source of light and happiness.
The singer calls their partner Angel, emphasizing their pure and virtuous nature. The imagery of the rainbow is also significant as it symbolizes hope and a new beginning. The singer expresses their willingness to help their partner through any difficulties, to soak up their sorrows and provide comfort. The final lines suggest that the singer has experienced pain or hardship in the past but their partner has helped them turn their life around.
Overall, the song Rainbow is a beautiful expression of love and companionship. The singer cherishes their partner and is willing to go to great lengths to provide love and support. The imagery used in the song, such as the rainbow and the comet ride, evoke a sense of wonder and excitement, highlighting the joy that can be found in a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna be
The singer desires companionship with their beloved.
With you
The singer wants to be with their beloved.
Every day
The singer wants to spend time with their beloved every day.
Every day you see
Each day brings something new to appreciate when with the beloved.
Is something new
Every day is unique and different.
Come along with me
The singer invites their beloved to join them in life's adventures.
And do
The singer wants to share every experience with their beloved.
Anything 'cause
There are no limits to what the artist and their beloved can accomplish together.
Nothing's what it seems
The artist suggests that reality is often not what it appears to be when their beloved is with them.
Baby don't you hide
The artist wants their beloved to be honest and open.
From me
The singer is trustworthy and accepting.
Your pretty heart
The artist values their beloved's inner beauty.
No, I will always find
The singer reassures their beloved of their unwavering love and support.
The love inside
The singer will always cherish their beloved's love.
Baby, don't you go
The singer doesn't want their beloved to leave.
Anywhere
The artist never wants to be without their beloved.
No, not alone
The artist will be with their beloved always.
Inside of a dream
The singer and their beloved share a special, idealistic world.
We'll make a home
The singer and their beloved will create their own sense of belonging together.
Angel
The artist addresses their beloved as an angelic figure.
I would steal the rainbow
The artist would go to great lengths to bring joy to their beloved.
Soak up all your sorrows
The artist wants to ease their beloved's pain.
Anything you borrow
The singer will provide their beloved with anything they need.
You own
The artist recognizes their beloved's worth and value.
You're my pot of gold
The singer sees their beloved as a treasure.
Dewdrop in the meadow
The singer appreciates their beloved's natural beauty.
Prism in a halo
The singer sees their beloved as colorful and radiant.
You glow
The artist admires and is attracted to their beloved.
You are so pristine
The artist views their beloved as pure and perfect.
My girl
The singer affectionately refers to their beloved as their girl.
You little pearl, you
The singer sees their beloved as a small, but precious gem.
Watch me like TV
The artist is aware of their beloved's constant attention and interest.
I see you too
The artist admires and takes notice of their beloved as well.
Color in the sky
The artist imagines their beloved as a colorful and vivid presence.
And take
The singer wants to share this experience with their beloved.
A comet ride
The artist wants to embark on this journey together with their beloved.
With me day and night
The singer wants to share every moment with their beloved.
In green and blue
The singer imagines a colorful, vibrant world with their beloved.
When I'm on my knees
The singer feels defeated and helpless.
So down
The artist feels depressed and discouraged.
My broken crown
The artist's sense of power or authority is lost.
No more dirty deeds
The singer is making a change for the better.
Turn me around
The singer wants their beloved to help them see the world in a different, positive light.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.