Their most popular sound was comparable to that of Yes, but they also explored other progressive rock styles. Their sound was characterized by sometimes humorous approach to making music, exhibited in both the lyrics and in the chimeric sound of the instruments.
The band made nearly fifteen albums, from general hard rock album to concept albums. Their vocals are mostly in English, although some albums were released with German vocals for the home market and English vocals for export.
Dream and Reality
Grobschnitt Lyrics
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You don't know where to go
Only lights the darkened sky
Is filled with brightest hope
Sparkle from the sky you ask
Can tell you where I am
Is it true can I be sure
Whiten clouds are passing by
Moon has closed his eyes
Shadows all surrounding you
Are gone to paradise
Feel the deepest atmosphere
As no one is alive
Nightless [...] with its arms
Creeps into your mind
Leave that place you lonely face
(A tender voice is calling you)
Take my hand and follow me
Don't be afraid I'll be with you
Step by step you leave that trap
Don't remind rats you've lived with
Time has come to leave that light
Don't surrender it's your right
Hear the voices all around you
Nobody knows where we are going to
Move the slime which keeps you blind
[....] the fog it hides your mind
Blame diguise its no disgrace
Find the trace that marks your face
Thoughts (?inclosing?) dream, reality
(?A burden fond?) like water by the sea
Wakened by the morning light
The sun has left her bed
No voice whispers to your ears
Everything has gone
All the thoughts disappeared
You feel your clothes are wet
Sweet remembrance has remained
To keep it in your mind
The first verse of Grobschnitt's Dream and Reality portrays a sense of ambiguity and indecisiveness, with the singer appearing lost and confused, not knowing where to go. The only glimmer of hope in the darkness is the sparkling stars in the sky, giving some guidance but not enough for a definite direction. The singer's search for peace and harmony is an elusive one, with no guarantee of success. The second verse tells a story of a mystical encounter - the singer is surrounded by shadows, but suddenly feels an all-encompassing stillness and peace as though they are the only person left in the world. A tender voice beckons the singer to leave this place and follow into an unknown world filled with possibilities.
The chorus reflects the singer's mental and emotional state, entrapped in their own head and unsure of what is real or imaginary. The dreamscape melts into reality, with sweet memories being the only concrete connection to this mystical world. The final verse paints a bleak picture of the singer waking up, with no more dreams or voices to guide them. The last remaining fragments of the dream world have evaporated, leaving the singer in a damp, lonely reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Wandering through endless roads
Feeling lost and aimless, unsure of which path to take in life
You don't know where to go
The feeling of being lost and uncertain about one's future
Only lights the darkened sky
In a seemingly hopeless situation, finding some glimmer of hope that things will get better
Is filled with brightest hope
Feeling optimistic and positive about the future, despite current challenges
Sparkle from the sky you ask
Looking to the heavens for guidance and direction
Can tell you where I am
Hoping to find a sense of purpose or direction in life
Is it true can I be sure
Feeling uncertain about the path one has chosen, questioning whether it will lead to true happiness
That the way to harmony
The hope that following one's dreams will lead to inner peace and contentment
Whiten clouds are passing by
Seeing the beauty of the world around oneself, in spite of the struggles and challenges faced
Moon has closed his eyes
The world is dark and uncertain, with no clear path forward
Shadows all surrounding you
Negative thoughts and emotions closing in, leaving one feeling trapped and lost
Are gone to paradise
The hope that all troubles and worries will evaporate, leading to a state of eternal happiness and peace
Feel the deepest atmosphere
Being fully immersed in one's own thoughts and feelings, without any outside distractions
As no one is alive
A sense of loneliness and isolation, as though one is the only person in the world
Nightless [...] with its arms
The darkness of night enclosing one, creating a sense of claustrophobia and unease
Creeps into your mind
Negative thoughts and emotions slowly taking over, dominating one's entire perspective on life
Leave that place you lonely face
Breaking free from negative patterns and habits that have kept one feeling trapped and hopeless
Take my hand and follow me
Hoping for guidance and support from someone else, who has already made the journey
Don't be afraid I'll be with you
Encouragement and reassurance that one can make it through difficult times, with the help of others
Step by step you leave that trap
Making slow but steady progress, breaking free from negative patterns and habits that have kept one feeling trapped
Don't remind rats you've lived with
Avoiding falling back into old patterns and habits that have kept one feeling trapped and hopeless
Time has come to leave that light
Breaking free from the comfort that has kept one feeling trapped, and moving into a new and uncertain future
Don't surrender it's your right
Feeling empowered to take charge of one's own life, and make decisions that will lead to happiness and fulfillment
Hear the voices all around you
Feeling a sense of confusion and uncertainty in the midst of a changing world
Nobody knows where we are going to
Feeling lost and uncertain about the future, with no clear sense of direction
Move the slime which keeps you blind
Taking action to break free from negative patterns and habits that have kept one feeling trapped and hopeless
[....] the fog it hides your mind
Feeling confused and uncertain, struggling to see the path ahead clearly
Blame diguise its no disgrace
Learning to take responsibility for one's own actions and choices, and not blaming others for one's own problems
Find the trace that marks your face
Discovering one's own identity and sense of purpose, and embracing what makes one unique and special
Thoughts (?inclosing?) dream, reality
The blurring of lines between what is real and what is imagined, and struggling to distinguish between the two
(?A burden fond?) like water by the sea
Facing the challenges of life with grace and acceptance, and being carried through difficult times by the support and love of others
Wakened by the morning light
Coming out of a period of confusion and uncertainty, and seeing the world with fresh eyes
The sun has left her bed
Leaving behind the darkness and confusion of the past, and embracing the light and hope of the future
No voice whispers to your ears
Feeling alone and isolated, without the support and guidance of others
Everything has gone
Feeling as though everything that once provided comfort and support has disappeared, leaving one feeling lost and alone
All the thoughts disappeared
Coming out of a period of deep introspection and uncertainty, and feeling a sense of clarity and peace
You feel your clothes are wet
Feeling as though one has been through a difficult and challenging experience, but emerging stronger and more resilient
Sweet remembrance has remained
Holding onto the memories and lessons learned from difficult experiences, and using them as a source of inspiration and strength
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.