Girls Under Glass were founded in 1986 in Hamburg, Germany by Thomas Lücke … Read Full Bio ↴Girls Under Glass were founded in 1986 in Hamburg, Germany by Thomas Lücke (singer), Hauke Harms (electronics & keyboards) and Zaphor aka Volker Zacharias (guitars).
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.

It's You
Girls Under Glass Lyrics

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You are my newest friend
There is nothing to pretend
My arms do keep you warm
My body keeps you calm
You are my little love
My half is your half
Every minute I am away
I always like to stay

I give you all my love

It's you
It's you I am living for
It's you
It's you
I am singing for
It's you
It's you that makes me grow
It's you

It's you that I will know
It's you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Girls Under Glass’s song “It’s You” depict a sense of unwavering love and affection for a significant other or friend. The lines “You are my newest friend/ There is nothing to pretend” suggest a deep trust and honesty between the two individuals. The lyrics go on to describe physical and emotional intimacy between the two, with the singer’s arms providing warmth and calmness to the other person. The lines “My half is your half/ Every minute I am away/ I always like to stay” further emphasize the interconnectedness and mutual dependence between the two individuals.

The chorus “It’s you/ It’s you I am living for/ It’s you/ It’s you/ I am singing for” serves as a declaration of the singer’s devotion and commitment to the other person. They see them as the driving force in their life, someone who inspires them to grow and become a better person. The final line “It’s you that I will know” hints at a sense of certainty and permanence in the relationship, as if the two individuals are soulmates destined to be together.

Line by Line Meaning

You are my newest friend
You have become my recently acquired companion

There is nothing to pretend
There is no need to be insincere with each other

My arms do keep you warm
My embrace provides warmth for you

My body keeps you calm
My physical presence brings you tranquility

You are my little love
You are my beloved partner

My half is your half
We share everything equally

Every minute I am away
When we are apart

I always like to stay
I wish to be with you

I give you all my love
I express my affection to you wholeheartedly

It's you
You are the one

It's you I am living for
I live my life for you