Their debut album was recorded in 1987: Humus with Dark Star. For this record Dr. Fluch joined the band and played bass guitar.
During 1989 Girls Under Glass supported bands such as Fields of the Nephilim, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and were just big stars in the German gothic-wave-scene. At this point of time the band was playing together with two guest musicians (Marcel Zürcher, drummer of Abwärts, Schwansee, Shanghaid Guts) and Olaf O (bassplayer). Flowers (second album was recorded). Members: Thomas Lücke (vocals) Zaphor (guitars) Hauke Harms (keyboards), Axel Ermes (bassplayer). Axel joined the band and was integrated into the real band-line up. Axel and Zaphor played at this point of time parallel in the German cult band Cancer Barrack.
In 1990 Zaphor left Cancer Barrack and concentrated on the third GUG album. Main singer Thomas Lücke left the band and Zaphor took over the singers part. Rodney Orpheus of The Cassandra Complex produced the third GUG album called Positive and started a friendship with Zaphor. Zaphor joined The Cassandra Complex studio and live-lineup and was working together with Rodney for many years. 1990 was really a year of changes and re-starts.
In 1991 Project Pitchfork were playing their first gigs as support band for the Positive-tour.
Darius, the 4th album was recorded in 1992. This is the first CD recorded with a real drummer (Marcus Giltjes, ex Pink Turns Blue). As a new guitar player Girls Under Glass welcomed Raj Sen Gupta.
Christus was recorded in 1993, also with Raj Sen Gupta plus Markus Giltjes. For the following tour Raj left the band and Girls Under Glass worked together with Robert Wilcocks of Sleeping Dogs Wake and Cobalt 60 for the next 3 years.
Crystals & Stones (1995) was recorded as a trio again (Volker, Axel & Hauke) The band recorded this album in their new own studio. Die Krupps did a remix of "Die Zeit", which became a club hit in Germany. For this record the band was touring with Robert Wilcocks again. Additional drums on tour were played by Tippi Agogo (musician from Vancouver and close friend to The Legendary Pink Dots and Skinny Puppy musicians-scene).
Firewalker was recorded in 1997. The hardest record GUG ever made. Totally inspired by the American industrial metal & electro music scene such as NIN, KMFDM, Stabbing Westward, Gravity Kills, etc. Girls asked ex-KMFDM drummer Rudi Naomi to join the band for the tour. GUG toured together with Deathline Int´l, a German-American-electro-act.
In 1998 Equilibrium was recorded with Hall Of Sermon. GUG calmed down a bit and found their way back to the more Gothic and Wave orientated style.
The seminal anthology record Nightmares for the United States was compiled in 1999. The record includes the biggest hits of GUG's career as well as out of print and new unreleased tracks including a cover of the classic track "Halloween" theme by John Carpenter.
In 2001 Minddiver was recorded. First album on their own label Aragon Records, includes a cover version of Madonna's "Frozen". First appearance in London (UK), co-headlining the famous GOTHAM – Festival with Clan Of Xymox European Tour together with Fair Sex.
2002 European Tour had been recorded on 16 Tracks. Released on Aragon as first real live album Live in Light & Darkness.
During 2003 GUG paused for a bit more than 1 year. No gigs or studioworks.
In 2004 new material was written and recorded. Producer JP Genkel joined the production and recorded the album Zyklus in his IMPULS studio, Hamburg. Zyklus was released in February, 2005 on Metropolis Records.
Don't Be Afraid
Girls Under Glass Lyrics
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and there are some stars in the top of my head with different meanings,
with different lifes
The feeling is telling me through a quiet voice
Don't Be Afraid Walking In Silence
Little unseen angels take care about you
Don't Be Afraid Walking In Silence
Behind the dunes and breaking waves forever and ever...
The feeling Is telling me through a quiet voice
Don't Be Afraid Walking In Silence....
The lyrics to Girls Under Glass's song Don't Be Afraid present an introspective theme of finding peace and unity within oneself despite the darkness and unknowns that surround us. The opening line "Feel the cold breath in the darkness and I turn around and around" sets up a sense of disorientation and uncertainty, which is then contrasted by the imagery of stars atop the head with "different meanings, with different lifes." This suggests a sense of individuality and uniqueness, but also implies the vastness of the universe and the myriad of possibilities and paths available to us.
As the song continues, the singer hears a "quiet voice" that assures them that they should not be afraid as they walk in silence. There is a sense of protection and guidance from "little unseen angels" that serve as a reminder that we are never truly alone. The final lines of the song describe the calming sounds of the ocean and how it reinforces the singer's belief that they are part of a greater whole, part of a "unity." Overall, the lyrics are poetic and evocative, capturing the emotional complexity of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the cold breath in the darkness and I turn around and around...
As I move through the dark, ominous world, I am constantly searching for direction and purpose.
and there are some stars in the top of my head with different meanings, with different lifes
There are different aspects of my being--memories, experiences, emotions--each with their own unique significance and influence on the person I am.
The feeling is telling me through a quiet voice Don't Be Afraid Walking In Silence
Despite the uncertainty and fear that surrounds me, there is a sense of calm within that reminds me to keep moving forward, even if I must do so alone.
Little unseen angels take care about you
Though I may feel lost and isolated, there are unseen forces surrounding me that are working in my favor, guiding me through the darkness and towards something greater.
Behind the dunes and breaking waves forever and ever... sound of piece makes me sure Iam part of this unity
The vast, never-ending expanse of the sea represents the unity and interconnectedness of all things--despite our differences and individual struggles, we are all part of something greater, and there is a sense of peace to be found in that realization.
The feeling Is telling me through a quiet voice Don't Be Afraid Walking In Silence....
No matter how daunting or lonely the path ahead may appear, there is a sense of comfort and reassurance that comes from trusting in oneself and continuing to move forward with determination and purpose.
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