Goethes Erben (Goethe's inheritors) is a musical group from Germany started… Read Full Bio ↴Goethes Erben (Goethe's inheritors) is a musical group from Germany started in 1989 by Oswald Henke and Peter Seipt. The basic idea was to put spoken german words into the center of a music-theatre. After the releases of two demo-tapes and their debut-concert, Peter Seipt leaves the band in July 1990 to go his own musical way with The Seer. Oswald Henke is only working in his studio after that.

In February 1991 Goethes Erben is formed as a group again. Mindy Kumbalek (keyboards, drums and saxophone) and Conny R. (guitars) make the trio perfect.

In this stocking they record their debut-album "Das Sterben ist ästhetisch bunt" ('Dying is aesthetically colorful') which makes the start of a triology and is published in February 1992 on the Hamburger Label DARK STAR. On this label the following albums are also published.

Short time before the release of the second album "Der Traum an die Erinnerung" ('The dream of the rememberance'), Conny R. leaves the band of her free will. Their Germany-tour in August 1992 makes the group popular in the country. Mindy Kumbalek and Oswald Henke are supported through Peter Seipt as a part-time-musician.

Until now their musical ways have changed a lot, their popularity increased, as well. They gave several concerts and tours, have had nearly 20 albums and 3 DVDs produced (not every single one was published).

Their musical genre is not easy to describe. However, they are officially classified in the "Neue Deutsche Todeskunst" ('New german art of death') genre.

Das Leben ist schwer
Goethes Erben Lyrics

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Leben ist schwer
doch duftet der Traum leicht
- ganz ohne Angst
Traumverführt von rotem Wein
Sinnesrausch
zum Freundentanz

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Das Leben ist schwer" by Goethes Erben translate to "Life is hard, but the dream smells light - completely without fear. Dreaming seduced by red wine, sensory trance, to the dance of joy." The song touches upon the struggles of life and how we often turn to our dreams and vices, such as alcohol, to escape reality. The line "the dream smells light" refers to the idea that our dreams can be a source of hope and happiness, even amidst the difficulties we face in life.

The reference to "red wine" in the second line symbolizes the intoxication we seek as a means of coping with our struggles. The sensory trance mentioned in the following line refers to the temporary escape we experience when under the influence of alcohol or other substances. However, the last line speaks to the idea that despite the hardships we face in life, there are still moments of happiness and joy to be found.

Line by Line Meaning

Leben ist schwer
The experience of life is burdened with difficulties and challenges.

doch duftet der Traum leicht
However, dreams possess a lightness and fragrance that provide temporary relief from the weight of reality.

- ganz ohne Angst
Dreams allow us to imagine a world without fear and anxiety.

Traumverführt von rotem Wein
The allure of dreams is often accompanied by the intoxication of desire, symbolized here by red wine.

Sinnesrausch
Entering into this dream state can stimulate an overwhelming sensory experience.

zum Freundentanz
The dream state can be a source of joy and celebration, as if one were dancing with a dear friend.

Contributed by Tristan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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