1) Ideal was a German Pop… Read Full Bio ↴There are four groups with the name Ideal:
1) Ideal was a German Pop band from Berlin, active from 1980 to 1983. Ideal were part of the "Neue Deutsche Welle" movement.
The band consisted of Annette Humpe, Ernst Ulrich Deuker, Frank Jürgen Krüger and Hans-Joachim Behrendt.
Well known songs are 'Blaue Augen' (a cover of Annette's former band Neonbabies), 'Berlin', 'Eiszeit' and 'Monotonie'.
During their three years together, the band released three studio albums. A live album was released shortly after the group's split.
Discography:
- 1980 Ideal
- 1981 Der Ernst des Lebens
- 1982 Bi Nuu
- 1983 Zugabe (live)
Compilation albums:
- 1992 Eitel Optimal - Das Beste
- 2000 Monotonie
- 2000 Eiszeit
2) R&B quartet from Houston, Texas. Possessing a sound similar to Dru Hill and Next, among Ideal's most popular songs are "Get Gone" (1999) and "Whatever" (2000), featuring Lil Mo and produced by Next's lead singer R.L. Huggar. The group's members are PZ, Swab, J-Dante, and Maverick.
2005: Ideal Has A New Record Deal and Album Called "From Now On" With Production By : Brian Michael-Cox, Rockwilder, Nisan Stewart, Mike City, Battle Cat; first single: "Makin' Time") (Neutral Ground/Universal, 2006)
Maverick and J-Dante, members of the school choir, were singing outside one day when PZ and Swab joined in. The guys impressed and created their own group, quickly getting a chance to perform at their own school. The group's policy is made clearest on their hit record 'Get Gone' from their debut album. The protagonist of the song discovers his girlfriend is cheating on him and doesn't hesitate to tell her to leave. The group offers a nice claim for men during a time when groups like TLC and Destiny's Child attack men. According to member PZ, the name of the group was created as follows: We actually picked up a dictionary and said whatever page it falls on, we're gonna get our name off that page...so we opened it up about halfway and it fell to the 'I' section. So we went down about four or five words, and we saw Ideal, and we read the definition, and it was a conception embodying perfection. And we liked that because although we're not perfect, we strive for perfection in everything that we do, especially our music, and we also added a second definition to ideal, which is 'the recipe to fulfill every woman's fantasy...baby!'[1]
Their self-titled debut album was released by Virgin Records on August 24, 1999. The album sold 615,000 units in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan[2], and was certified Gold by the RIAA[3]. Allmusic's Heather Phares called Ideal's initial effort a "heartfelt first album" which showcased the "group's smooth, sensuous vocal styling and romantic songwriting[4].
It was reported in 2004 that the group had wrapped up production on a new album, From Now On[2], but it has never been released.
3) Ideal is an alternative metal band from New York City, featuring Hunter Hunt-Hendrix of Liturgy.
4) Brazilian Hardcore band from Aracajú, Sergipe. They released an EP called "Acabar com Todas as Cercas".
Blaue Augen
Ideal Lyrics
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Lässt mich völlig kalt
Und die ganze Szene
Hängt mir ausm Hals
Da bleib ich kühl
Kein Gefühl
Grelle Fummels aus den Fifties, Sixties
Auf Skoda oder Fiorucci
Flieg ich nicht mehr ein
Da bleib ich kühl
Kein Gefühl
Bloß deine blauen Augen
Machen mich so sentimental
So blaue Augen
Wenn du mich so anschaust
Wird mir alles andere egal
Total egal
Deine blauen Augen
Sind phänomenal
Kaum zu glauben
Was ich dann so fühle
Ist nicht mehr normal
Das ist gefährlich
Lebensgefährlich
Zu viel Gefühl
Insiderfeten, da schlaf ich ein
Ich will auch nicht in London sein
Bei "Sex and drugs and rock'n roll"
Ist das meist ein stumpfer Einfall
Da bleib ich kühl
Kein Gefühl
Der ganze Hassel um die Knete
Macht mich taub und stumm
Für den halben Luxus
Leg ich mich nicht krumm
Nur der Scheich
Ist wirklich reich
Und deine blauen Augen
Machen mich so sentimental
So blaue Augen
Wenn du mich so anschaust
Wird mir alles andere egal
Total egal
Deine blauen Augen
Sind phänomenal
Kaum zu glauben
Was ich dann so fühle
Ist nicht mehr normal
Das ist gefährlich
Lebensgefährlich
Zu viel Gefühl
Ah, deine blauen Augen
Machen mich so sentimental
So blaue Augen
Wenn du mich so anschaust
Wird mir alles andere egal
Total egal
Deine blauen Augen
Sind phänomenal
Kaum zu glauben
Was ich dann so fühle
Ist nicht mehr normal
Nicht mehr normal
Ah, deine blauen Augen
So blaue Augen
Was ich dann so fühle
Ist nicht mehr normal
Nicht mehr normal, ah
Nicht mehr normal
Nicht mehr normal, ah
Nicht mehr normal
The lyrics of Ideal's song Blaue Augen express an individual's indifference towards the mainstream music industry and the prevalent obsession with material wealth. The artist considers the entire scene to be hollow and artificial. They do not want to be a part of it and remain unaffected by it, hence feeling "kein Gefühl" (no emotions). The song is an expression of rejection towards the popular trends and a protest against the societal pressure to conform.
However, the lyrics take an interesting turn when the artist talks about "deine blauen Augen" (your blue eyes). These eyes seem to have a hold over the artist and make them feel sentimental and overwhelmed with emotions. The blue eyes are described as "phänomenal" (phenomenal) and hold the ability to make everything else seem trivial in comparison. The lyrics suggest that the artist is willing to risk being overwhelmed by their emotions for the sake of the blue-eyed person.
In summary, Ideal's song Blaue Augen is an expression of the artist's rejection of societal norms and materialistic desires. The lyrics juxtapose this indifference with a deep sense of sentimentality towards an individual's blue eyes, which makes them feel overwhelmed with emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ideal und TV
Lässt mich völlig kalt
Und die ganze Szene
Hängt mir ausm Hals
Da bleib ich kühl
Kein Gefühl
The band Ideal and TV are of no interest, and the whole music scene is unpleasant to the point of disgust. The singer remains indifferent, devoid of any emotion.
Grelle Fummels aus den Fifties, Sixties
Alles hohl und hundsgemein
Auf Skoda oder Fiorucci
Flieg ich nicht mehr ein
Da bleib ich kühl
Kein Gefühl
Outdated and loud clothing, especially from the 1950s and 60s, seem hollow and distasteful to the singer. He won't be drawn in by any brands or labels either, and remains emotionally neutral.
Bloß deine blauen Augen
Machen mich so sentimental
So blaue Augen
Wenn du mich so anschaust
Wird mir alles andere egal
Total egal
Deine blauen Augen
Sind phänomenal
Kaum zu glauben
Was ich dann so fühle
Ist nicht mehr normal
Only the blue eyes of his love interest bring out his emotions, to the point where everything else in the world becomes irrelevant. They are phenomenal and hard to believe, and his feelings are not just intense, but abnormal.
Das ist gefährlich
Lebensgefährlich
Zu viel Gefühl
These intense emotions are dangerous, life-threatening even, because they have become too overwhelming.
Insiderfeten, da schlaf ich ein
Ich will auch nicht in London sein
Bei "Sex and drugs and rock'n roll"
Ist das meist ein stumpfer Einfall
Da bleib ich kühl
Kein Gefühl
Parties full of insiders bore the singer, and he wants nothing to do with London, as even the famous phrase "Sex, drugs, and rock'n roll" usually feels like a tired cliché. He remains emotionless.
Der ganze Hassel um die Knete
Macht mich taub und stumm
Für den halben Luxus
Leg ich mich nicht krumm
Nur der Scheich
Ist wirklich reich
The singer is numb and speechless towards all the stress around money, and won't break his back for a mere half of luxury. Only the sheikh can truly be considered rich.
Ah, deine blauen Augen
Machen mich so sentimental
So blaue Augen
Wenn du mich so anschaust
Wird mir alles andere egal
Total egal
Deine blauen Augen
Sind phänomenal
Kaum zu glauben
Was ich dann so fühle
Ist nicht mehr normal
Nicht mehr normal
Ah, deine blauen Augen
So blaue Augen
Was ich dann so fühle
Ist nicht mehr normal
Nicht mehr normal, ah
Nicht mehr normal
Nicht mehr normal, ah
Repetition of the sentiment expressed earlier - the blue eyes of his lover bring out an intensity of emotions in the singer, to the point where everything else in the world becomes insignificant. It's as if these feelings have transcended what is considered normal or rational.
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Written by: ANNETTE HUMPE
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