FSK (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle, German meaning "voluntary self control") … Read Full Bio ↴FSK (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle, German meaning "voluntary self control") is a German band that was formed in Munich in 1980. It became involved in the underground-part of the German New-Wave-Scene of the early 1980s. The band name is a reference to the German motion picture rating organisation Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft, which uses the same acronym. Their records were released on the legendary Zickzack-Label owned by Punk-guru Alfred Hilsberg. Later in the decade, they became favourites of British radio-guru John Peel, and were themselves strongly influenced by the independent British music scene of the 1980s. In the late 1980s they became interested in country music, influenced by bands like the Mekons, who also had a special approach to country music. FSK played a lot with David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker and recorded in his Studio in Richmond, VA. In the mid-1990s they discoved Techno and House for themselves. Since then they have been recording in Weilheim in Germany which boasts a rich music scene around bands like the Notwist. Their latest album, First Take Then Shake, was recorded with Detroit House-producer Anthony Shake Shakir.

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F.S.K. Lyrics

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Auf meinen Knien
Geheim in diesem Tanzlokal
Im Kopf die Wirrkopfmelodien
Zum hundertsten Mal
Von Walter Benjamin
Das ist nicht normal!
Und Du bist mein Ruin. Ich habe

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Fünf Aspirin
Und noch ein Veronal
Für meine Königin
Ein bisschen sentimental
Ein Gruß aus Wien
Ein bisschen katastrophal
Nimm Deine Medizin denn Du hast

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Ein Fotomagazin
Ein schwedisches Journal
Hab ich von einem Freund geliehn
Aus seinem Bücherregal
Da sind so Bilder drin, ziemlich illegal
Von seinem Spleen. Das gab ihm

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Es schien
Und das ist mir nicht egal
Als hätt ich Disziplin
Aber das Leben ist brutal
Ich will die Harmonien
Ich will ein Abendmahl
Ich will mit Jesus ziehn, denn ich habe

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Overall Meaning

In "Viel zu viel," F.S.K. sings about a tumultuous night out at a dance club, where they find themselves consumed by their own thoughts and overwhelmed by adrenaline. The lyrics reference the philosopher Walter Benjamin and the singer's desire for discipline and harmony in their life. However, their actions suggest the complete opposite as they take five aspirin and a Veronal (a sleeping pill), indulge in sentimental thoughts of their "queen," and view illegal images in a magazine.

The singer's desire for control over their life is shown through their mentioning of Walter Benjamin, a philosopher known for his ideas on historical materialism and constructs of society. The line "Das ist nicht normal!" could be interpreted as the singer recognizing their behavior as abnormal and seeking a way to gain control. However, their actions in the song suggest that they have a desire to act recklessly and enjoy the thrill of their emotions, even when it is harmful.

The chorus repeats "Viel zu viel" ("far too much") which highlights the singer's inability to find a balance and moderation in their life. The song ends with the singer's desire to find harmony by joining Jesus, which suggests a turn towards a more controlled and disciplined lifestyle.

Viel zu vielF.S.K. Lyrics

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F.S.K. Lyrics