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
happy birthday dresscodes
Gtuk Lyrics
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Durch euch fühl' ich mich sicher, ich brauch euch immer mehr.
Konformität macht süchtig, die Angst vorm Unterschied
Ich will ein safes Leben, dass man mich nicht im Dunkeln sieht.
Ich glaub nicht mehr an Jesus, ich glaub nur noch an euch!
Was andere von mir halten, das ist kein dummes Zeug.
In "Happy Birthday Dresscodes", Gtuk refers to the societal pressure to conform to a certain dress code on special occasions, such as birthdays. The lyrics express the artist's appreciation for the safety and security he feels by conforming to these dress codes, believing it to be necessary for a "safe" life. He implies that conformity has become addictive, and the fear of being different has strengthened this addiction. The line "Ich glaub nicht mehr an Jesus, ich glaub nur noch an euch!" (I no longer believe in Jesus, I only believe in you!) suggests that the dress code has replaced religion as a guiding force in his life, citing the importance of how others perceive him.
The song touches on the idea that society values conformity above individuality, leading to a loss of personal identity. The lyrics suggest that conforming to dress codes provides some form of reassurance and belonging, leading to the idea that people will go to great lengths to fit in and avoid standing out. The song challenges the listener to evaluate their own relationship with conformity and raises the question of whether adherence to dress codes or societal expectations is truly necessary for happiness and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy birthday dresscodes, ich lieb euch ja so sehr
I deeply appreciate the dress codes set by society, and thank them on the occasion of my birthday.
Durch euch fühl' ich mich sicher, ich brauch euch immer mehr.
I have grown dependent on these dress codes to feel secure in my existence, and require them more as time passes.
Konformität macht süchtig, die Angst vorm Unterschied
The constant adherence to conformity creates an addiction, fueled by the fear of being different.
Ich will ein safes Leben, dass man mich nicht im Dunkeln sieht.
My goal is to have a life without risks, where I can blend in and not attract any unwanted attention.
Ich glaub nicht mehr an Jesus, ich glaub nur noch an euch!
I have lost faith in religion and only believe in the power of societal norms and dress codes.
Was andere von mir halten, das ist kein dummes Zeug.
The opinions of others regarding my conformity to dress codes is of great significance and not to be taken lightly.
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.