Scarcely another band among the German-speaking Alternative /(Dark)Wave-scene has polarized media and audience within the last fifteen years as much as ILLUMINATE. Either praised up to the skies or torn apart as "Schlager" (a German derogatory term for bad pop songs) – be that as it may, for the last decade, Johannes Berthold and his band have left their mark on the Dark scene...
ILLUMINATE manage to combine classical elements, dance rhythms, electronic sound collages, romantic piano parts and heavy guitars without being unfaithful to their typical, unmistakable sound. After seventeen years of band history, 12 studio albums, world-wide life-performances, and having an enormous fan-base, ILLUMINATE are one of the most successful acts of the Alternative / Dark Wave-segment.
Members
* Johannes Berthold - Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Programming, Bass Guitar
* Manja Wagner - Vocals
* Sylvia Berthold - Vocals
* Jörn Langenfeld - Guitar, Bass Guitar
* Johannes Knees - Keyboards
* Stefan Dittrich - Drums, Programming
Discography
1993 Poesie (MC)
1994 Es atmet (Maxi-MC)
1996 Verfall
1997 Erinnerungen
1998 Erwachen
1999 Nur für Dich (Promo-Maxi-CD & Special-Promo-Maxi-CD)
1999 Letzter Blick zurück
2000 Dunkellicht (Maxi-CD)
2000 Ein neuer Tag
2001 Bittersüßes Gift (Maxi-CD)
2002 Kaltes Licht
2003 10x10 Schwarz (Best-Of)
2003 10x10 Weiß (Best-Of)
2004 AugenBlicke
2006 Zwei Seelen (+Bonus-Live-Album "In Metal")
2008 Zeit der Wölfe
2009 CD Splitter (Best-Of)
2009 CD Ohne Worte (Best-Of)
2011 GemEinsam (Download-Single)
2011 Grenzgang
2012 Zwischenwelten
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Im Antlitz Der Sonne
Illuminate Lyrics
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trennte Dich von mir
Mauern aus Glas
verbargen Dein Gesicht
Wir waren gefangen
im Kerker des Seins
Ich rief Deinen Namen,
doch Du hörtest mich nicht!
Wir fliehen! Wir fliehen!
Wir fliehen, fliehen dank Deiner Macht
Du führst mich bei der Hand
Deine Augen, sie sind die Sterne der Nacht
Dein Antlitz ist die Sonne des Tags.
The lyrics of the song "Im Antlitz Der Sonne" by Illuminate express the desire to escape from a situation of separation and confinement. The opening lines describe an "invisible wall" that separates the singer from the beloved and how it seems impossible to reach her. The reference to "walls of glass" hiding the beloved's face suggests a sense of being trapped and unable to communicate or connect with her. The use of imagery creates a feeling of being in a prison of existence, with no way out.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need to escape and invokes the power of the beloved to lead the way. The repeated phrase "Wir fliehen" ("We flee") conveys a sense of urgency and determination to break free from the current situation. The second verse reinforces this idea of escaping through the help of the loved one's "power" and "hand." The beloved is portrayed here as a guiding light, the "star of the night," and the "sun of the day," who can lead the way towards a brighter future.
Overall, "Im Antlitz Der Sonne" by Illuminate is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of feeling trapped and desiring a way out. It is a moving and powerful expression of the need for connection and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Eine unsichtbare Wand
There was an intangible barrier between the singer and the subject of the song.
trennte Dich von mir
This barrier separated these two individuals from one another emotionally or possibly physically.
Mauern aus Glas
The barrier was made of delicate, fragile material.
verbargen Dein Gesicht
The barrier prevented the artist from seeing the subject's true self or essence.
Wir waren gefangen
The artist and subject were trapped in a situation or mindset that caused them distress.
im Kerker des Seins
This confinement was related to the subject's existence or being.
Ich rief Deinen Namen,
The singer attempted to reach the subject by calling out their name in hopes of evoking a response.
doch Du hörtest mich nicht!
Unfortunately, the subject was unable to hear or respond to the artist's plea.
Wir fliehen! Wir fliehen!
The artist and subject are now attempting to escape their confinement together.
Wir fliehen, fliehen dank Deiner Macht
The subject is the key to this escape and can help the artist break free from their prison.
Du führst mich bei der Hand
The subject guides the singer through the process of escaping their confinement and takes charge of the situation.
Deine Augen, sie sind die Sterne der Nacht
The subject's eyes are compared to stars, shining bright in the darkness of the situation and providing hope for the future.
Dein Antlitz ist die Sonne des Tags.
The subject's face is the source of light in the singer's life, shining like the sun and bringing warmth and happiness to them.
Contributed by Audrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.