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.
Die Brut
Goethes Erben Lyrics
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Die Zukunft verborgen
Verführt zum Haß
Geführt zum Richtblock
Die Axt als Achse überreicht
Und der Tag wird kommen
Erst die die anders sprechen
Dann die mit dunklem Haar
Dann die, die anders denken
Schließlich die eigene Art - Die Brut
Und der Tag wird kommen
Marschiert durch Blut
Mißbraucht - branntmarkt das Symbol
Brüllt euphorisch - unwissend
Wozu denn denken?
Und der Tag wird kommen
Die Brut
Der Führer bleibt verborgen
Unbefleckt der weiße Kragen
Er wartet um zu richten
Auch Röhm war nur ein brutaler Schläger
The lyrics to Goethes Erben's song "Die Brut" explore the theme of hatred and violence incited by the unknown future. The song speaks of a day that will come when people will be led to the gallows by the temptation of hatred. The tool of destruction, an axe, is handed out as a symbol of power to be used to execute others. As the song progresses, the targeted groups become more specific, starting with those who speak differently, those with dark hair, and those who think uniquely until finally including even people of one's own kind - "Die Brut". The march of death and misuse of symbols creates a euphoric atmosphere among the oppressors which questions the need for rational thinking.
The final lines of the song reveal the true nature of the leader. Despite being hidden and unknown, the leader waits to judge and condemn. The leader's unblemished white-collared garment masks their brutality, much like the German Nazi Ernst Röhm, who was known for his violent tendencies despite being part of the Nazi party until he was killed during the Night of the Long Knives. This alludes to the idea that the person or group inciting hatred and violence may not always be clearly visible but remain hidden in plain sight.
Line by Line Meaning
Und der Tag wird kommen
A day will come
Die Zukunft verborgen
The future is hidden
Verführt zum Haß
Seduced by hate
Geführt zum Richtblock
Led to the executioner's block
Die Axt als Achse überreicht
The axe passed as the axis
Erst die die anders sprechen
First those who speak differently
Dann die mit dunklem Haar
Then those with dark hair
Dann die, die anders denken
Then those who think differently
Schließlich die eigene Art - Die Brut
Finally, our own kind - The mob
Marschiert durch Blut
Marching through blood
Mißbraucht - branntmarkt das Symbol
Abusing - branding the symbol
Brüllt euphorisch - unwissend
Roaring euphorically - ignorant
Wozu denn denken?
Why bother thinking?
Die Brut
The mob
Der Führer bleibt verborgen
The leader remains hidden
Unbefleckt der weiße Kragen
Unblemished is the white collar
Er wartet um zu richten
He waits to pass judgments
Auch Röhm war nur ein brutaler Schläger
Even Röhm was just a brutal thug
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@herrlastmann1896
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@C_Ozwei
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