There is more than one band with the name Geist:

1.) Geist, alternat… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with the name Geist:

1.) Geist, alternative metal (http://www.geistreich.org)
2.) Geïst, Black Metal from Germany (http://www.facebook.com/eis.official)
3.) Geist, an industrial / dark ambient project from Alsace in France: http://www.geist-musik.eu.
4.) Geist, Folk Black Metal (http://www.myspace.com/geistclans)
5.) Geist, world music The group's music features percussion, harp and Chapman Stick. http://www.harpdancer.com/geist.html
6.) Geist, Black Metal from Israel (http://www.myspace.com/geistfluch)
7.) Geist, north-eastern UK crust/hardcore. (https://www.facebook.com/ukgeist)

1. Geist
The dawn of the millennium saw the formation of Geist and with it a string of live gigs and even dabbing in their own music production. The internet as well as a strong live presence has given the band an opportunity to resonate a huge response from an ever growing fan base from all over Germany.

The current members of the band were formed in 2004 and after touring and playing at events such as the Alive Festival and the Kölner Ringfest, various Radio channels, Newspapers and Internet broadcasters sat up and took notice. The band managed yet again to create a wide spread resonance, reaching shores as far as San Francisco! Small labels and independent production companies contributed to the recording of a number of compilations.

March 30th 2007 will see the launch of Geist’s current LP “Für alle Zeit”, produced by Carsten Schmidt of Ezy Soundz at Danse Macabre Records/Alive. The rest of the year will be spent touring Germany, performing their latest Album from where the guys feel most at home…the stage.

2) Geïst
In 2002 Alboin joined Aínvars solo project EISMALSOTT, they gathered a line-up with drummer Marlek, bass player Thalos and vocalist Cypher D. Rex. In 2003, EISMALSOTT signed to Black Attakk, recorded a 7” EP called “Best before: spring”, including the songs “Alle unter dem Himmel” and “Laub”, that are still performed by GEIST.

Soon they quit with Black Attakk again. This EP later had been release by Northern Silence Productions. Plans for the recording of the debut album had been made and started in the summer of 2004.
In early 2005 Alboin and Aínvar parted their musical ways. Alboin founded GEIST with the entire line-up and the new guitarist Renegade A. Rex. Aínvar continued with EISMALSOTT on his own. “Patina” is released as the debut album of GEIST in May 2005 on German Solistitium Records, followed by various live performances. In July 2005 Thalos leaves the band and gets replaced by Padraiq.

In late Spring GEIST signs to Cold Dimensions, the label run by former LUNAR AURORA member Whyrhd. The second album “Kainsmal” is recorded within a week and sees its publishing on July 10th the same year.

In November 2006, Renegade A. Rex and Padraiq have to leave GEIST. The band faces a future made of fog, sailing on ships with dead captains.

In 2010 they had to change their name into Eïs due to legal reasons

6) Formed in 2008, Geist is a one-man black metal band. All songs were composed and recorded by Ratimus (also from Mucous Scrotum and Bartholomeus Night). Discography includes 1 Demo, "Luzifers Fluch - Die Ewige Mordgier", and 1 Single, "Der Ungeist".

Achtung
Geist Lyrics

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Würdest du mich richtig sehen, würdest du mit mir über mich lachen. Alles, was mit mir zu tun hat, was ich sage, mache, bin, verdient nur Verachtung. Sieh mich an. Vielleicht bin ich wirklich ein Idiot...oder vielleicht, wie du sagst, nur feige. Vielleicht gefällt es mir nur schon zu sehr. Doch das kannst du nicht verstehen. Ich kann einfach nichts dagegen machen. Das, was ich am besten kann, ist nur jammern und klagen und mir dabei zusehen. Verachtung. Nein, verliere deinen Glauben nicht. Ich bitte dich...ich brauche ihn. Ich brauche dich. Vielleicht bin ich wirklich ein Idiot...und vielleicht, wie du sagst, nur feige. Ich weiß, ich kann es ändern...doch nur alleine. Du wirst sehen. Ich bin es Leid, das klagen leid...und dieses mal wird es so bleiben.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Geist's song "Achtung" speak about the singer's self-doubt and feelings of worthlessness. The singer believes that if the person listening to the song were to truly see them, they would only feel contempt towards them. They question whether they are truly an idiot, or just cowardly, and wonder if their attachment to their current situation is causing them to feel this way. The singer feels powerless to change their situation and can only complain and bemoan their circumstances.

Despite this, the singer pleads with the person listening to the song not to lose faith in them, as they need their support. They understand that they may be seen as idiotic or cowardly but they believe they can change, even if it means doing it alone. They are tired of their complaining and vow to change their situation and find a way to move forward.

Overall, "Achtung" portrays feelings of self-doubt and a lack of self-worth, but also a desire for change and an acknowledgment that change may not come easy.

Line by Line Meaning

Würdest du mich richtig sehen, würdest du mit mir über mich lachen.
If you truly saw me, you would laugh with me about myself.

Alles, was mit mir zu tun hat, was ich sage, mache, bin, verdient nur Verachtung.
Everything related to me, every word I say, every action I take, every aspect of who I am, deserves nothing but contempt.

Sieh mich an. Vielleicht bin ich wirklich ein Idiot...oder vielleicht, wie du sagst, nur feige.
Look at me. Maybe I truly am an idiot...or perhaps, as you say, just cowardly.

Vielleicht gefällt es mir nur schon zu sehr. Doch das kannst du nicht verstehen.
Maybe I just enjoy it too much. But you can't understand that.

Ich kann einfach nichts dagegen machen. Das, was ich am besten kann, ist nur jammern und klagen und mir dabei zusehen.
I can't help it. The best thing I can do is just complain and moan, all the while watching myself do it.

Verachtung. Nein, verliere deinen Glauben nicht. Ich bitte dich...ich brauche ihn. Ich brauche dich.
Contempt. No, don't lose your faith. I beg of you...I need it. I need you.

Vielleicht bin ich wirklich ein Idiot...und vielleicht, wie du sagst, nur feige. Ich weiß, ich kann es ändern...doch nur alleine.
Maybe I really am an idiot...and maybe, as you say, just cowardly. I know I can change, but only by myself.

Du wirst sehen. Ich bin es Leid, das klagen leid...und dieses mal wird es so bleiben.
You'll see. I'm tired of complaining...and this time, it will stay that way.

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