Haujobb began distributing their music in North America via Pendragon Records.
1995 saw the departure of band mate Björn, and the lineup has consisted of Daniel and Dejan ever since. After Metropolis Records acquired Pendragon, the two musicians have been able to spread their music to a larger fanbase in North America, and have remained continuously popular in the European industrial music scene.
Over the course of their subsequent releases in the 1990s, they wove increasing amounts of drum'n'bass and IDM influence into their sound. 1999's 'NinetyNine' was a sparse, downtempo collection of ambient electronic compositions. They have since reintroduced some of the more rhythmic elements back into their sound on their more recent albums, but have continued to experiment, drawing concepts from a wide variety of musical styles.
Haujobb stated that they were ending their musical career with a final concert at Amphi Festival (Cologne) 19/07/2008, although a recent blog post (dated May 22 2009) suggests that this is no longer the case and that the band is simply taking a break from music.
Myer has several other projects of his own, including Architect, Clear Vision (initially a collaboration with Thorsten Meier) as well as a number of other short-lived electronic projects. Myer, along with Claire Voyant's Victoria Lloyd, form HMB, whilst Newt is a collaboration with Andreas Meyer of Forma Tadre. Daniel Myer and Dejan Samardzic also briefly recorded as 'Dots+Dashes'.
The most recent of Myer's side-projects is Destroid, also featuring Rinaldo Ribi Bite and Sebastian Ullmann.
In early Haujobb liner notes and credits, Daniel was listed as D. Meier, however in more recent liner notes he is listed as Daniel Myer.
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Eye Over You
Haujobb Lyrics
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Dry up a silent sea
Protect the country
Immediately
Necessary natives right
Deflecting all light
Never look into the eyes
Gentle lie
Doubtless on the screen
In justice we believe
Within the scope of legality
But left on your own
Grown up as them all
Decisions desired to ratify the law
Never want to know
The secrets of the high brow
Upright in blue
Eye over you
Revenge, violence, privilege
Exactly chosen quality
Intuitive systematically
Faultless protection
Neutral selection
All what it seems
Must be a new world's dream
Never want to know
The secrets of the high brow
Upright in blue
Eye over you
The lyrics to Haujobb's song "Eye Over You" seem to be an analysis of the idea of safety and security that is commonly associated with the functioning of society. The opening lines, "needles in a vale of safety, dry up a silent sea, protect the country immediately, necessary natives right" use contrasting imagery to illustrate the idea of safety being attained through force and the suppression of freedom. The metaphorical "needles" represent the force used by those in power to maintain societal order and the "vale of safety" appears to signify the suppression of human emotion and creativity. "Protecting the country" by any means necessary is frequently used as a justification for authoritarianism in political discourse. The line "necessary natives right" indicates that these measures have been implemented to maintain the supposed innate rights of the country's citizens.
The next lines, "deflecting all light, never look into the eyes, gentle lie" suggest that the justification given for these measures is a lie, and there is a lack of transparency about the true motives of those in power. The idea of deflecting all light can be interpreted as a suppression of information, or as a lack of transparency about policies, which leads to misinformation amongst the general population. The next line, "never look into the eyes, gentle lie" implies that the people in power rely on manipulation and persuasion to propagate their agenda. The line "gentle lie" can be interpreted as a manipulation technique that is used to reassure the public while perpetrating harmful policies.
The remainder of the song appears to be a commentary on the various social constructs that exist to create a sense of security in society. The line "Doubtless on the screen, in justice we believe, within the scope of legality" seems to imply that legal systems and justice are often interpreted through sensationalized news and media coverage. The song then concludes with the line "eye over you," which suggests that there is always someone watching, enforcing the constructs of society, and repressing people's desire for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Needles in a vale of safety
Small dangers exist even within seemingly safe environments
Dry up a silent sea
Eliminating any sound or outcry
Protect the country
Looking out for the best interests of the nation
Immediately
Without delay or hesitation
Necessary natives right
Indigenous people have basic human rights that must be respected
Deflecting all light
Blocking out any illumination
Never look into the eyes
Avoiding direct eye contact or confrontation
Gentle lie
A deception made with the intention of avoiding harm or trouble
Doubtless on the screen
Being presented with information in such a way that it seems unquestionable
In justice we believe
Having faith in the fairness and impartiality of the justice system
Within the scope of legality
Abiding by the laws and regulations set forth
But left on your own
Having to rely solely on oneself
Grown up as them all
Being raised and influenced by the same societal norms and values as everyone else
Decisions desired to ratify the law
Making choices that aim to uphold and strengthen the existing legal system
Never want to know
Choosing to remain ignorant of certain things
The secrets of the high brow
Information that is only accessible to those in positions of power and influence
Upright in blue
Referring to a law enforcement officer
Eye over you
Being watched and monitored at all times
Revenge, violence, privilege
Acts of retribution, physical harm, and entitlement
Exactly chosen quality
Selection based on specific and predetermined criteria
Intuitive systematically
A calculated approach that seems instinctual
Faultless protection
Ensuring absolute safety and security
Neutral selection
Choosing based on impartial and unbiased criteria
All what it seems
Things are precisely as they appear to be
Must be a new world's dream
This utopian reality can only exist in an imagined future
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Psychopai195
Forever one of of the
GIGANTIC-KILLER-SONGS
in syntethic sound engeneering!
Klingt auch nach über 20 Jahren noch so scheiße frisch und unverbraucht wie am ersten Tag
DIVISIONINCISION
KMFDM did it better, FIRST! Learn your history, baby pai...
Serge K
Probably the best song they did.
Lex Lutor
@OgreTheGreenGuy
Me too.
OgreTheGreenGuy
I agree
Kyle Rayner
I wouldn't say best, but this is a very innovative track!
ThePincheperra
verdammt lang her aber immer noch sau geil
henrik nützmann
Brilliant!
OgreTheGreenGuy
Thanks for this post, a good extented song !!!
flotteluft
The picture for this video - from where do you have it? I like it and want to download it.