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.
In Die Einsamkeit
Girls Under Glass Lyrics
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Du schaust mich traurig an, ich steh' an deiner Tür
Ich dreh' mich langsam um, weiß nicht was ich tue
Vor uns das ganze Leben, but I still love you
Dies ist der Weg zu zweit in die Einsamkeit
Wir sind noch nicht bereit, es ist nicht an der Zeit,
Ein Leben nur in Liebe, in Liebe zu dir selbst,
Der Schmerz sitzt tief, doch du weißt, Wunden heilen
Ich will endlich Leben, werd' mich beeilen,
Mein Herz war einst entflammt, doch die Flamme ist erloschen,
All die Jahre, die wir tellen, hat uns das Herz gebrochen...
...Ist es an der Zeit, ich bin noch nicht bereit,
Für den Weg zu zweit in die Einsamkeit
The lyrics of Girls Under Glass's song "In Die Einsamkeit" are about a couple breaking up and one person realizing that every beginning has an end. The first line sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that the relationship has run its course. The second line depicts the sadness that the person's partner feels, as the singer stands at their doorstep with the knowledge that things are coming to an end.
In the chorus of the song, the singer muses that they are not ready to make the journey to the "loneliness" of being single. The idea of just living a life of love and in love with oneself is not enough, and the singer questions if they will remain themselves as a result of this decision. The pain of the breakup runs deep, but the singer recognizes that time heals all wounds, and they want to move forward with their life. However, the flame of their love has been extinguished, and the years of heartache have taken their toll.
The lyrics of "In Die Einsamkeit" depict a relatable situation that many people have gone through in their lives - the ending of a romantic relationship. The song captures the rollercoaster of emotions that are associated with it - sadness, confusion, and a desire to move forward. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges the need to heal and move on, but the struggle to let go of the past lingers.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeder Anfang hat ein Ende - ich seh' es klar vor mir
Every beginning has an end, and I am aware of it.
Du schaust mich traurig an, ich steh' an deiner Tür
As I stand at your door, you stare back at me with sadness.
Ich dreh' mich langsam um, weiß nicht was ich tue
Confused, I turn away slowly without knowing what to do.
Vor uns das ganze Leben, but I still love you
Our entire life is ahead of us, yet I still love you.
Dies ist der Weg zu zweit in die Einsamkeit
This path we are taking together leads to loneliness.
Wir sind noch nicht bereit, es ist nicht an der Zeit,
We are not ready for this, it is not the right time.
Ein Leben nur in Liebe, in Liebe zu dir selbst,
A life that is only about you, loving yourself.
Ein strahlendes Nichts, bist du noch du selbst?
A bright nothingness, are you still yourself?
Der Schmerz sitzt tief, doch du weißt, Wunden heilen
The pain is deep, but you know that wounds can heal.
Ich will endlich Leben, werd' mich beeilen,
I want to live finally, and I will hasten to do so.
Mein Herz war einst entflammt, doch die Flamme ist erloschen,
My heart was once on fire, but now the flame has gone out.
All die Jahre, die wir tellen, hat uns das Herz gebrochen...
All these years we have counted, our hearts have been broken...
...Ist es an der Zeit, ich bin noch nicht bereit,
...Is it the right time? I am not ready yet.
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.