History
The group appeared on several German compilations and, in 1996, released their debut album Thanks for Nothing. Following the release of two limited edition EPs (Words of Power and Take Care), Funker Vogt signed with the American record label Metropolis Records. Metropolis re-released Thanks for Nothing, followed by the We Came to Kill in late 1997.[1] Kästel and Thomas have participated, as remixers, on Leæther Strip album Yes, I'm Limited, Vol. 2. In 2000, Funker Vogt released Maschine Zeit, followed by the remix EP T in early 2001.[1] Additionally to the core members of the band, concert members also include Björn Böttcher (keyboard) and Frank Schweigert (guitar, he replaced Thomas Kroll in 2004). Kai Schmidt writes most of the lyrics and manages the band through his own management company.[2] They all hail from the town of Hamelin in Germany. The majority of their lyrics revolve around the concepts of war.
A distinctive theme is present in the band's work and stage presence; both their musicianship and their costuming are strongly reminiscent of military music and dress.[3] This military aesthetic is also popular with the band's fanbase. However, the political stance of Funker Vogt is decidedly anti-war; the band cites "war and social injustice" as their primary topics of discussion, noting that the goal of the album Execution Tracks, along with the accompanying video, was to "present the grotesque cruelties and the tragedy of war."
According to the band's website, as of 2011 both Björn Böttcher and Kai Schmidt are no longer collaborating with the band. As a result, Funker Vogt will no longer be managed by REPOMANagement.[4] In 2013, longtime frontman Jens Kästel left the band after his last show on 30 November in Berlin.[5] Four years later in 2017 Funker Vogt reform with a new singer, Chris L. (Agonoize/The Sexorcist).
Members
Gerrit Thomas - programming
René Dornbusch - keyboards, drums
Chris L. - vocals
Thomas is also in Ravenous, Fusspils 11 and Fictional, and was in 2006 project Gecko Sector.
Discography
Studio albums
Funker Vogt (1995)
Thanks for Nothing (1996)
We Came to Kill (1997)
Killing Time Again (1998) (part new material, part remixes)
Execution Tracks (1998)
T (2000) (contains 4 new tracks and 10 remixes)
Maschine Zeit (2000)
Survivor (2002)
Revivor (2003) (remix album)
Navigator (2005)
Aviator (2007)
Blutzoll (2010)
Companion in Crime (2013)
Code of Conduct (2017)
Wastelands (2018)
Element 115 (2021)
Live albums
Warzone K17 (2009) (22 hits from the past 12 years)
DVD
Warzone K17 (2009)
Live Execution '99 (2010) (also features the album T in DVD Audio)
Singles and EPs
"Take Care" (1997)
"Words of Power" (1997)
"Killing Time Again"
"Tragic Hero" (1998)
"Gunman" (2000)
"Subspace" (2001)
"Date of Expiration" (2002)
"Red Queen" (2003)
"Fallen Hero" (2005)
"Killing Ground (promo)" (2006)
"Club-Pilot" (2007)
"White Trash" (2008)
"Arising Hero" (2010)
"Hard Way" (2012)
"Sick Man" (2014)
"Der Letzte Tanz" (2017)
"Feel the Pain" (2018)
"Ikarus" (2018)
"Conspiracy" (2020)
Maxi-singles
"Velvet Acid Christ Vs Funker Vogt: The Remix Wars – Strike 4" (1999)
"Code 7477" (2001)
Compilations
Always and Forever Volume 1 (2005)
Always and Forever Volume 2 (2006)
Music videos
"Gunman"
"Subspace"
"Fallen Hero"
"The Firm"
"Hard Way"
"Sick Man"
"Ikarus"
"Feel the Pain"
Remixes by Funker Vogt
Leæther Strip – How Do I Know (Funker Vogt Remix) (1997)
Front 242 – Headhunter 2000 (Funker Vogt Mix) (1998)
Leæther Strip – Hate Me! (Funker Vogt Remix) (1998)
Assemblage 23 – Disappoint (Funker Vogt RMX) (2001)
Cruciform Injection – Lacrimal Involucre (Funker Vogt Remix) (2002)
Beborn Beton – Dr. Channard (Funker Vogt Remix) (2004)
Icon of Coil – Simulated (Funker Vogt Remix) (2004)
Informatik – Flesh Menagerie (Funker Vogt Rmx) (2004)
Dope Stars Inc. – 10.000 Watts (Funker Vogt Remix) (2005)
Mindless Self Indulgence – Straight To Video (Funker Vogt Mix) (2006)
Vigilante (band) – The Other Side (Funker Vogt Remix) (2006)
Theatre of Tragedy – Motion (Funker Vogt Remix) (2009)
Suicide Commando – Attention Whore (Posing Overdose Remix By Funker Vogt) (2012)
Bruderschaft – Return (Funker Vogt Remix) (2013)
Official website: www.funker-vogt.com
Date Of Expiration
Funker Vogt Lyrics
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A disease you cannot cure
It's our destination
No delays anymore
Great expectations
But the end is so near
A strange iteration
Did you ever smell the rain
The humidity in the air?
Did you ever feel the pain
Depending on what you will dare?
The sweetest pain you ever felt
It's fun and desperation
Emotions which you cannot steal
Love has no date of expiration
What an infiltration
Privacy's so far away
Station after station
Cannot stop my thoughts
The final decision
No excuses anymore
Time for condemnation
But do you really care?!
The song "Date of Expiration" by Funker Vogt is a commentary on the inevitability of death, and the futility of attempting to resist it. The opening lines "Date of expiration, a disease you cannot cure" set the ominous, fatalistic tone for the rest of the song. The idea is that death is not something that can be avoided or fought, but rather a natural conclusion to life. The chorus reinforces this, with the repeated phrase "no delays anymore" implying that death is an event that cannot be delayed or avoided, no matter what one may do to try.
The middle section of the song takes a more metaphorical turn, with the verses describing the sensation of rain and pain. The rain is a symbol of life, with its humidity representing the vitality and vigor that comes with it. Pain, meanwhile, is presented as a necessary element in life - something to be embraced rather than feared or avoided. This theme is continued in the next verse, with the lines "the sweetest pain you ever felt, it's fun and desperation" suggesting that life is both enjoyable and desperate, and that there is a certain pleasure to be found in both.
The final verse of the song is somewhat more somber, with its references to "condemnation" and "no excuses anymore". Here, the idea seems to be that death is not only something that is inevitable, but also something that must be accepted without resistance or protest. The closing line, "but do you really care?!", suggests a resigned acceptance of the end, and a hope that one has lived a life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Date of expiration
The end of something is fast approaching.
A disease you cannot cure
The thing that is coming to an end is inevitable and unchangeable.
It's our destination
The end is everyone's fate.
No delays anymore
The end cannot be avoided or postponed.
Great expectations
Despite knowing the end is near, people still hope for the best.
But the end is so near
Despite hoping for the best, the end is very close.
A strange iteration
The cycle is an odd one.
And soon it starts again
Despite the odd nature of the cycle, it continues without end.
Did you ever smell the rain
Have you ever picked up on the delicate nuances of life?
The humidity in the air?
Have you ever been aware of the subtleties in the world around you?
Did you ever feel the pain
Have you ever experienced the true depths of human emotion?
Depending on what you will dare?
Are you willing to take risks and face the consequences of your actions?
The sweetest pain you ever felt
The strongest and most intense emotions often come from a place of pain.
It's fun and desperation
Even though it hurts, we continue to seek out experiences that give us intense emotions.
Emotions which you cannot steal
No one can take away the feelings we hold inside.
Love has no date of expiration
Despite everything coming to an end, love endures forever.
What an infiltration
The invasion of privacy is a constant.
Privacy's so far away
True privacy is something that is almost impossible to attain in modern society.
Station after station
Life continues to move forward, without ever stopping.
Cannot stop my thoughts
There is no way to control the inner workings of our own minds.
The final decision
At the end of everything, a decision must be made.
No excuses anymore
There is no way to justify our actions or avoid the consequences.
Time for condemnation
The time has come for judgement and punishment.
But do you really care?!
Despite everything, is anyone truly concerned or invested?!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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DORITA GUZMÁN
Buena música,, primera vez que la escucho y me gusta..🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵
James Lehr
i wouldn't want a Funker Vogt Concert opening with just nay song. Has to be either this or CIVIL WAR.
Serge Magnavox
hm never heard this mix before
John D'Arcangelo
Serge Magnavox it's the original... lol. there are several though, maybe you went to goth/industrial clubs in early 2000s and never bought Radio Signaler cds.
Ella metzger
I love it =)
James Lehr
Date of Expiration for this song: NEVER!
Zorecat
oh common you can do it much better than this
Junilalorafa Cabmac
funker vogt has no date of expiration!
Kevin L.
maybe since chris does the vocals. Good at agonize. But this isnt funker vogt anymore
John D'Arcangelo
Junilalorafa Cabmac true, neither does nuclear waste.. well.. you see my point.. it outlives us.