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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Little World
Haujobb Lyrics
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Your favourite song will never end
Dream world, dream
Your favourite book will never close
Breathe world, breathe
Machines will program the perfect harmony
Sleep world, sleep
Think world, think
Your favourite memory will go on and on
Feel world, feel
The distance between us is fading away
See world, see
Pure water is touching your favourite sky
Sleep world, sleep
The lyrics of Haujobb's "Little World" speak to the idea of a perfect world, one that is idealized and devoid of any pain or suffering. The repetition of "Sleep world, sleep" throughout the song creates a lullaby-like effect, as if the singer is trying to coax the listener into believing in this perfect world. The opening lines, "Your favourite song will never end" and "Your favourite book will never close" suggest that in this world, everything we love will always be available to us, and that we will never have to suffer the loss or absence of anything important to us. The idea of the world being programmed and inorganic ("Machines will program the perfect harmony") is perhaps meant to suggest that this kind of perfection is impossible in the real, natural world.
As the song progresses, the lyrics explore the idea of memory and emotion being preserved forever, with "Your favourite memory will go on and on." This suggests that in this perfect world, we will always have access to our most cherished memories, which will never fade away as they so often do in real life. The line "The distance between us is fading away" could mean that in this world, there are no longer any barriers between people -- no geographical or social boundaries that divide us. And finally, "Pure water is touching your favourite sky" conjures up an image of pure beauty and simplicity, perhaps meant to suggest that in this perfect world, everything will be pure and uncorrupted.
Overall, the lyrics of "Little World" offer a vision of a utopian society, one that is free from pain, loss, and suffering, and in which everything is preserved forever. The use of repetition and simple, comforting language creates a sense of security and safety, in contrast to the often-chaotic reality of the world we actually inhabit.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep world, sleep
Rest, dear world, rest and find peace. Close your eyes and let the weariness leave you.
Your favourite song will never end
That tune you love so much will play on and on, resonating through your ears for eternity.
Dream world, dream
Lie down, dear world, and let your subconsciousness take over. Dream without worry, for all your troubles will fade away.
Your favourite book will never close
The story you adore will continue on forever, the pages never turning despite the many hands that hold it.
Breathe world, breathe
Take a deep breath, world, and exhale all your tension. Listen as the machines program the perfect symphony of air.
Machines will program the perfect harmony
Technology will create the most beautiful arrangement of sounds and sensations, a symphony of peace and calmness.
Think world, think
Reflect, dear world, and remember all the moments that have brought joy into your life. Let them carry you through.
Your favourite memory will go on and on
That cherished memory will continue to exist, never fading or decaying, as though it happened just moments ago.
Feel world, feel
Open your heart, dear world, and let emotions fill you. Sense the distance between us, and let it slowly lessen.
The distance between us is fading away
As we open ourselves up to one another, we move closer together, until our connection can never be broken.
See world, see
Look around, dear world, and observe the natural beauty surrounding you. Watch as the clear water meets the endless sky.
Pure water is touching your favourite sky
The pristine water below touches the infinite sky up above, creating a stunning and simple image that can be enjoyed forever.
Contributed by Jacob C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
78monka
Genial track !!!!!
Kyle Anthony
Sleep world, sleep. The world's been asleep for too long, Mr. Myer. I find it very commending that you've been awake and aware of such things in this life that many are starting to open their eyes to.
CovenFAN
My favourite!
LYNCH LAW RECORDS
Nice song !!
stjarna101
Ich bin echt begeistert!!!
psych0p0mper
genial +++ <3
sYmboloGy
this is kind of cool.
David Büttner
wow, hatte Euch jetzt bisher nie so auf dem Plan.... seit der Darkflower LiveNight gibt es nen Fan mehr :)
GoodNewsBroadcast
vId Son Doz ultra wow i jump out of my skin.v
Zen Vid
as the world is slowly being killed.v