On their debut "Mord nicht ohne Grund" (Murder, not without reason) Ewigheim combine credible and heavy guitar music with electronic elements.
The macabre, melodic lyrics deal with interpersonal relationships and the situations that arise from them. This happens in a cynical way with an ironic tone to every song.
Their second album "Heimwege" (Ways homewards) shows new aspects in the work of Ewigheim
The morbid and bizarre lyrics of the debut album are past, the snotty Rock 'n' Roll attitude outlived itself, but the basic impetus remained the same: We are living in a grotesque world working towards its own undoing. You just have to react to that, don’t you! Either with the daring, naïve, absurd and comical murderous desires of "Mord nicht ohne Grund" or as Ewigheim do it now.
In many regards, their new album is sounding more subtle, sophisticated, greater and more beautiful. Yet, Ewigheim have managed to stay true to their own charm and the momentum of sheer grotesqueness; today, they are swaying in the tact of the grand piano, of the frighteningly intense voice rising above itself in the movements of the beetle’s wheel so like a perpetuum mobile, of the lyrics, open to many ways of understanding.
Vorspiel
Ewigheim Lyrics
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und jeder Nacht ein Morgen,
nehmt hin was er zu bieten hat
oft Kummer oder Sorgen ...
... nehmt hin was er bieten hat
oft Kummer oder Sorgen ...
in einem doch seid ganz gewiss,
dass Sonnenschein im Herzen sitzt
der euch bisher verborgen ...
... das Sonnenschein im Herzen sitzt
der euch bisher verborgen ...
The lyrics to Ewigheim's song Vorspiel talk about the cyclical nature of life where every day is followed by a night and every night is followed by a morning. The lyrics seem to be implying that one should accept what each day has to offer, even if it comes with difficulties like worries and sorrows. However, the next line in the second stanza conveys a deeper meaning - that eventually, there might not be a tomorrow. It encourages the listener to cherish every moment of happiness and let it fill their heart.
Moreover, the song highlights the idea that there is a hidden source of happiness, something that people do not usually see in their daily lives. It is described as "the sun shining in the heart." The final line implies that this source of happiness is present within everyone, but it is often obscured by the negativity in one's life.
Overall, the lyrics of Vorspiel can be interpreted as a reminder to be mindful of the present moment, to be grateful for what we have, and to find the hidden happiness that exists within us.
Line by Line Meaning
Jedem Tag folgt eine Nacht
Every day is followed by a night
und jeder Nacht ein Morgen
And every night is followed by a morning
nehmt hin was er zu bieten hat
Take what it has to offer
oft Kummer oder Sorgen ...
Often it brings sorrow or worries
... nehmt hin was er bieten hat
... take what it has to offer
oft Kummer oder Sorgen ...
... often it brings sorrow or worries
in einem doch seid ganz gewiss,
But be certain of one thing
folgt einst der Nacht kein Morgen,
If a morning does not come after the night
dass Sonnenschein im Herzen sitzt
That sunshine still resides in your heart
der euch bisher verborgen ...
That was hidden from you until now
... das Sonnenschein im Herzen sitzt
... that sunshine still resides in your heart
der euch bisher verborgen ...
that was hidden from you until now
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.