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
der schein lügt!
Gtuk Lyrics
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In "Der Schein Lügt!" by Gtuk, the lyrics reflect on the idea of illusions and false appearances. The first line, "another wonder's kept," sets the tone for the song, suggesting that people often keep themselves ignorant of reality in favor of believing in something magical or fantastical. However, the next line, "silence is gone," implies that this illusion is starting to fade away and that the truth is becoming more apparent.
The lyrics continue, questioning whether people truly believe in magic or if it is merely a thorn in their eyes that blinds them. The final line, "That keeps you too blind to see, what you have got?" emphasizes the importance of recognizing the present moment and what one has, rather than getting lost in illusions or longing for something else.
Overall, the message of the song urges listeners to be mindful of the illusions that may be holding them back and to appreciate the reality that is right in front of them.
Line by Line Meaning
another wonder's kept,
Yet another magical illusion is maintained
silence is gone,
The quiet has dissipated
do you believe in magic or is it just that thorn?
Do you truly have faith in magic or is it simply a painful distraction?
That sticks in your eyes!
That which obstructs your view!
That keeps you too blind to see,
That which hinders your perception so much that you're unable to recognize
what you have got?
What you already possess?
Contributed by Madison N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.