Kemmler's career began as a member of a trio named Hubert Kah, consisting of Hubert Kemmler (vocals, keyboards), Markus Löhr (guitars, keyboards) and Klaus Hirschburger (bass) at the time of the New German wave 1982 commercial success with the singles "Rosemarie", "Sternenhimmel" ("Starry Sky") and "Einmal Nur Mit Erika... (Dieser Welt Entfliehn)" ("Just Once With Erika ... To Escape This World"), and with the albums Meine Höhepunkte ("My High Points") and Ich Komme ("I'm Coming"). During this time, Kemmler caused quite a stir by his TV appearances, wearing a nightdress or straitjacket. Before Kemmler's music career, he studied law at the University of Tübingen.[2]
As of 1984, the band began working with producer Michael Cretu. After a German album Goldene Zeiten (1984), the band recorded the English-language albums Tensongs (1986) and Sound of My Heart (1989), which were partly successful internationally. Together with Michael Cretu, Kemmler wrote and produced songs for other artists, including "Dancing into Danger" by Inker & Hamilton, "Liebe Auf Den Ersten Blick" by the band Münchener Freiheit and a number of tracks by Sandra such as "Maria Magdalena", "Heaven Can Wait". Hubert Kemmler also contributed backing vocals to most of Sandra's hit singles between 1985 and 1989.[3]
Kemmler fell ill in the latter 1980s with depression and withdrew from music completely. After his recovery, he appeared with a new version of the band in 1996 with the self-titled Hubert Kah and the singles "C'est La Vie" and "Sailing". The production with classic elements was not commercially as successful as hoped for by Kemmler. In 1998, a new single "Love Chain" and a Best Of CD were released. Kemmler then became ill again and had to undergo medical treatment.[1]
In 2005, Kemmler began his second comeback with the album Seelentaucher ("Soul Diver"). The first single was called "No Rain". The album featured a mixture of English and German language tracks.[4]
In the spring of 2007, Kemmler went as Ice King Kini in the musical Princess Lillifee, on tour in Germany. On 26 May 2007, he was one of four guests of honor at the acoustic concert of the band ASP on the Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2007 in Leipzig.
Kemmler recorded new songs with Sandra for her new album Stay in Touch, which was released in late 2012.
Something I Should Know
Hubert Kah Lyrics
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Watching for the blood
Closer to defeat
Nearer to the mud
I bet you've got a girl outside
A heavyweight with lots of pride
Waiting for the count from one to ten
One below the belt
And I'm hanging on the rope
My hands begin to swell
And I can't keep up my gloves
And I feel
Punches like a razor edge
They're tearing deep inside my head
With no-one there to throw my towel in
Is there something I should know
Why won't anybody tell me now
Before they beat my brains out on the floor
Is there something I should know
I will always be the loser
For it really doesn't matter where I go
Standing in the rain
I've got one more round to go
Living day to day
For the one-way T.K.O.
Now I meet you face to face
So keep your pity it's too late
Time will come and then you'll feel the rain
Is there something I should know
Why won't anybody tell me now
Before they beat my brains out on the floor
Is there something I should know
I will always be the loser
For it really doesn't matter where I go
Oh is there something
Is there something I should know
Is there something I should know
Is there something I should know
Something, something
Something I should know
Is there something I should know
Is there something I should know
...
The lyrics of Hubert Kah's "Something I Should Know" depict a struggling boxer who is close to losing yet refuses to give up. The imagery of a boxing ring and the physical pain of a boxing match translates into the internal battles the singer is facing. As the punches keep coming "like a razor edge", tearing into his head, the boxer wonders if there is something he should know - a secret or a piece of information that could be a game-changer. However, no one seems willing to provide him with any clues, as he fights his way through the rounds, battered and bruised.
The lyrics touch on themes of perseverance, self-doubt, and the importance of seeking help when struggling. The boxer is fighting alone, with no one to throw in the towel, indicating that he may need assistance but feels like he cannot reach out for it. The final lines of the song, "Time will come and then you'll feel the rain", suggest that eventually, everyone faces their own challenges and hardships and must seek support when they need it.
Overall, "Something I Should Know" is a poignant exploration of the internal battles a person may go through while they fight to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes are on the ring
The audience is intently watching the fight.
Watching for the blood
They want to see the fighters get hurt.
Closer to defeat
One of the fighters is getting closer to losing.
Nearer to the mud
The fighter is getting closer to humiliation.
I bet you've got a girl outside
It's likely that the opponent has someone watching them.
A heavyweight with lots of pride
The person watching has a lot of confidence in the fighter.
Waiting for the count from one to ten
They're anticipating a knockout in the near future.
One below the belt
A foul has been committed.
And I'm hanging on the rope
The fighter is in a difficult position and close to giving up.
My hands begin to swell
The fighter is starting to feel physical pain.
And I can't keep up my gloves
The fighter is exhausted and their defense is weakening.
And I feel
The fighter is experiencing intense emotions.
Punches like a razor edge
The punches are extremely painful.
They're tearing deep inside my head
The pain is overwhelming and affecting the fighter's ability to think clearly.
With no-one there to throw my towel in
The fighter is alone and does not have any support.
Is there something I should know
The fighter is asking for information about a weakness or strategy.
Why won't anybody tell me now
The fighter is frustrated that they haven't been given helpful advice.
Before they beat my brains out on the floor
The fighter is scared of being seriously hurt.
I will always be the loser
The fighter is resigned to losing the fight.
For it really doesn't matter where I go
The fighter believes that they will always lose, no matter where they fight.
Standing in the rain
The fighter is outside in bad weather.
I've got one more round to go
The fighter is close to the end of the match.
Living day to day
The fighter is taking things one day at a time.
For the one-way T.K.O.
The fighter believes that they will not win the match.
Now I meet you face to face
The fighter is confronting their opponent.
So keep your pity it's too late
The fighter doesn't want their opponent's sympathy.
Time will come and then you'll feel the rain
The fighter is predicting that their opponent will eventually lose as well.
Oh is there something
The fighter is still searching for a solution or strategy.
Something, something
The fighter is desperate for help.
Something I should know
The fighter is asking if there is something they don't know about their opponent or the fight.
Is there something I should know
The fighter is asking the same question again, emphasizing their desperation for help and information.
Is there something I should know
The fighter repeats the question one more time, still hoping for an answer.
Writer(s): k.taylor, n.karo, h.kemmler
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joeguitar75
vielleicht der beste deutsche Popsänger aller Zeiten...
@psmaia82
The best german pop artist.
@lutzhabermann6322
Bis heute leider vollkommen unterschätzt… 🎼👍🏼
@jensroder9541
Kah / Cretu waren ein super Team 👌
@hermannmeyer2646
The voice of the 80's
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@mrjouko8522
Hubert Kah is a legend
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Wie geil ist das denn? Noch nie gehört, finds klasse! 👍
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