The first result was "Herzschlag" ("Heartbeat"), an incessantly weird and catchy collection of nine tracks ranging from the manic ”In der Schwebe” via the funky ”Verfall” and on to the inexplicable finale ”Fasto”, taking in all points in between.
The next one was "Wir sind Glücklich?" ("Are we happy?") which came in 2006. It offers cleaner yet more harsh sound and features wider range of sounds, showing ever evolving musical expertise of Gtuk. From noise progression of "Introuu" through "Immer Weiter Weg", the first track featuring Gtuk's unaltered vocals, to breakcore quintessence of "Phantomm" and brain-squeezing "Ignoranz Part II" — this album yet again proclaims Gtuk as one of the kings of the genre.
"Illusions to the Max" was ready in 2008 and it is his last album to date. With this album Gtuk digs deeper into the mind of his listener with lyrics touching such subjects as religion, freedom, objectivism, existentialism, behavioral therapy, war, gender equality and dresscodes, apparently. It's hard to discern at first, though, as vocals are as distorted as ever, and beats are as thumping as never before. And he also uses pitch-shifting now, so good luck figuring out what it's all about.
In-between his major releases, Gtuk is no stranger to putting out some EPs with his fellow musicians. So came "Bad English Tour" with Nes and Fyoelk in 2006, split-cassette with Fyoelk in 2008 and a split-EP with Robotron in 2009. About as DIY as it gets, these releases were printed in very limited amounts and are so hard to find, that some believe they never even existed in physical form.
Gtuk is a whirlwind, a tsunami, a hurricane. His music sweeps you off your feet and leaves you laying down, trying to figure out what the hell has just happened. His vocals rip you ears apart and his music is for no weaklings either. Yet, it leaves you feeling longing, craving for more. Why? The world will never know
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Gtuk Lyrics
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Ich hasse es mir meine freiheit nehmen zu lassen von irgendwelchen konstrukten, die einfach da sind, die ich in meiner realität annehmen muss, ohne dass ich danach gefragt worden bin.
du willst, dass ich mich füge, für die relativen 5 sekunden meiner existenz?
(und wir sprechen doch die selben worte, stellen immer noch die gleichen fragen!)
wir werden still stehend sterben!
The first line of the lyrics, "and I just tried to keep it going like the way it was before. like the way it is today. but I'll surrender cuz this paradise won't stay", indicates the struggles of the singer to maintain the status quo in his relationship or life. The singer is holding onto the past and present and tries to live for the present and future. He does not want to lose what he has, but at the same time, he knows that it is not sustainable, and he cannot keep it forever. The idea of surrendering suggests that the singer is willing to let go of what he has in the present to embrace a new future, even if it means giving up some parts of his life. He is accepting the changes that need to be made in his life and moving forward, even if it is difficult.
The next few lines, "Ich hasse es mir meine Freiheit nehmen zu lassen von irgendwelchen Konstrukten, die einfach da sind, die ich in meiner Realität annehmen muss, ohne dass ich danach gefragt worden bin", talks about the idea of being forced to conform to societal norms and limitations. The singer is frustrated with the restrictions placed on him by society, and he cannot express himself fully. These constructs are part of his reality, and he has no choice but to accept them. The phrase "I have hate for my freedom being taken away by constructs," exemplifies the singer's desire to be free and be able to express himself freely. However, he feels that society is stifling him, and he has no power to break free from that.
The last few lines, "du willst, dass ich mich füge, für die relativen 5 Sekunden meiner Existenz? (und wir sprechen doch die selben Worte, stellen immer noch die gleichen Fragen!) wir werden stillstehend sterben!" indicate the singer's frustration with people who want him to conform to societal norms. He feels that there is no point in conforming because it does not matter in the grand scheme of things. They all end up dying eventually, regardless of what they do. Hence, he feels that he should be able to live his life as he pleases, and it is pointless to try and live a life that does not reflect his true self.
Line by Line Meaning
and i just tried to keep it going like the way it was before. like the way it is today. but i'll surrender cuz this paradise won't stay.
I've been trying to hold onto the past and present, but I realize that everything is fleeting and I must let go.
Ich hasse es mir meine freiheit nehmen zu lassen von irgendwelchen konstrukten, die einfach da sind, die ich in meiner realität annehmen muss, ohne dass ich danach gefragt worden bin.
I hate having my freedom taken away by constructs that are imposed on me in my reality without my consent.
du willst, dass ich mich füge, für die relativen 5 sekunden meiner existenz?
Do you want me to conform for the relative 5 seconds of my existence?
(und wir sprechen doch die selben worte, stellen immer noch die gleichen fragen!)
(And yet we speak the same words, still asking the same questions!)
wir werden still stehend sterben!
We will die standing still!
Contributed by Adrian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hucola
And I just tried to keep it going
like the way it was before
like the way it is today
but I'll surrender
'cause this paradise won't stay.
I hate it when my freedom is taken from me
by any constructs that are just there
that I have to accept in my reality
without being asked
You want me to give in
in the relative five seconds of my existence?
You want me to give in
in the relative five secons of my existence?
We will die standing still
We will die standing still
Dustyclavier
Had a rough week, month, year…s…
Went to a funeral today, the most beautiful one. When it all steamed down i knew it was the perfect timing for lsd (after 8 years)
Soooo, here i am, living one of my best acid trip listening to GTUK repertory for hours.
Thank youuuuuuuuu
Glen Garnaga
всё ещё слушаю этого классного чувака ^^
Cris Kiryuu
Madre mía el tiempo que ha pasado ya.
Desde 2007.
Blaise
Holen Sie sich jemand anderen zum Schreien, aber die Musik ist es selbst ist ziemlich genial.
MrLagges
sooo geil!!!
TheElektrohexer
Hammer Geil!
iLLUMiNATi.DRiVEBY¬¬
nostalgia!
ShouyaNanahara
Gtuk is der beste Nintendonoisecore ever!
schnake würgfalke
Gemüse, Tee und Kräuter für eine neue Zeit!!!
MoshingHomer
viele Bands wollen sich ja nicht irgendwo eingliedern lassen ;) alle wollen individuell sein und nicht das machen was andere machen. in der Punk-Kombo in der ich mal gespielt habe haben wir auch gesagt, es kein Punk usw.