Envisioned by DJ Ash, Heimataerde merges electronic dancefloor beats and so… Read Full Bio ↴Envisioned by DJ Ash, Heimataerde merges electronic dancefloor beats and soft, often archaically instrumented melodies. A recent addition to the music world, the band released an EP in 2004, Ich Hab Die Nacht Getraeumet, which contained five tracks, including two versions of the title track.
In 2005, Heimataerde was signed by Metropolis Records, and their album, Gotteskrieger, was released by the label in April. The album is state of the art harsh EBM/industrial with beats designed to take the underground dance floors by storm. While musically Heimataerde is much in the vein of legendary dark EBM acts like older Wumpscut and Suicide Commando, the music does have its own unique identity, and a modern, up to date sound. With tracks like "Gib Mir" and "Ich Hab Die Nacht Getraeumet" already taking over the dance floors all over the world, Heimataerde has already laid the groundwork for its club invasion.
In August 2006, the next album, Kadavergehorsam was released and ties seamlessly into Heimataerde's prior works.
In 2008, the most recent album Leben Geben Leben Nehmen was released.
As of Late September 2009, there is an upcoming album "Unwesen", and trailers for the album can be seen at http://www.myspace.com/heimataerde

Jerusalem
Heimataerde Lyrics

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Die Wirklichkeit ist dein Begleiter.
Wenn die Hoffnung auf Ewigkeit gefunden ist.
Die Zeit unerbittlich durch die Finger rinnt,
auf dass du stehst vor dem Tore Gottes.
Der Hass über Liebe obsiegt
und alles zerstoert, woran du glaubst.
Seht den Schein der heiligen Stadt
Offenbart die heilige Stadt

Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Wenn die Hoffnung auf Ewigkeit gefunden ist.
Wenn die Kraft schwindet und sich vereint mit Schmerz,
durch den Verlust deiner Ehre.
Und das Blut gefriert vor kaltem Scham,
für das Schlachten im Namen des Herrn.
Wenn alles wofuer du zu kaempfen glaubtest,
zusammenbricht wie die Mauern Jerichos.
Seht den Schein der heiligen Stadt
Offenbart die heilige Stadt
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Offenbart die heilige Stadt
Schmutziges Jerusalem

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Heimataerde's song "Jerusalem" speak of a journey towards hope and eternity, but also of the struggle and pain that comes with it. The singer acknowledges that reality is their companion on this journey, and that time relentlessly slips through their fingers. The ultimate goal is to stand before the gates of God, but getting there is a difficult path plagued by hate that overcomes love and the destruction of everything one believes in.

The lyrics speak of a loss of faith and the struggle to hold onto hope, even when faced with the pain and suffering caused by the corruption of religious ideals. The singer speaks of vanishing strength and unifying pain as they mourn the loss of their honor and the freezing of their blood in shame for the killings committed in the name of the Lord. Despite all of this, the light of the holy city shines bright, revealing Jerusalem in all its glory, as well as its ugliness and dirtiness. This song is a powerful commentary on the human struggle to find meaning, and the pain that often comes with the search.

Line by Line Meaning

Die Wirklichkeit ist dein Begleiter.
Reality is your companion.

Wenn die Hoffnung auf Ewigkeit gefunden ist.
When hope for eternity is found.

Die Zeit unerbittlich durch die Finger rinnt,
Time relentlessly slips through your fingers,

auf dass du stehst vor dem Tore Gottes.
so that you stand before the gates of God.

Der Hass über Liebe obsiegt
Hate triumphs over love.

und alles zerstoert, woran du glaubst.
and destroys everything you believe in.

Seht den Schein der heiligen Stadt
Behold the glow of the holy city.

Offenbart die heilige Stadt
Reveals the holy city.

Jerusalem
Jerusalem.

Wenn die Kraft schwindet und sich vereint mit Schmerz,
When strength fades and unites with pain,

durch den Verlust deiner Ehre.
through the loss of your honor.