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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Zweiter Weg
Illuminate Lyrics
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Wenn Deine Augen Wasser, heiß
wie Blut, vergossen.
Erstrahle
Flammenhell die Nacht!
Tausend Opfer
Brachte ich Dir dar.
Erstrahle
Und ich gehe meinen Weg!
Und ich gehe diesen Weg allein!
Ich geh allein
The lyrics of Illuminate's song "Zweiter Weg" speak of a deep, passionate love. The singer professes their love and devotion for their partner, even in times of pain and suffering. The line "Ich liebte Dich / Wenn Deine Augen Wasser, heiß / wie Blut, vergossen" (I loved you / when your eyes shed hot tears / like blood) suggests that the singer was willing to endure emotional pain for their love. The imagery of flames and sacrifice ("Erstrahle / Flammenhell die Nacht! / Tausend Opfer / Brachte ich Dir dar") reinforces this idea that the singer's love is all-consuming.
However, despite their deep love, the singer is also aware that they must walk their own path in life ("Und ich gehe meinen Weg! / Und ich gehe diesen Weg allein! / Ich geh allein"). This could suggest that the singer is aware that their love may not always be reciprocated or may not last forever. The idea of walking alone may also suggest a sense of self-reliance and independence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Zweiter Weg" paint a complex picture of love and devotion, intertwined with sacrifice and a sense of self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich liebte Dich
I loved you
Wenn Deine Augen Wasser, heiß wie Blut, vergossen.
When your eyes shed tears, burning like blood.
Erstrahle Flammenhell die Nacht!
Light up the night around us, bright as flames.
Tausend Opfer brachte ich Dir dar.
I sacrificed a thousand offerings for you.
Und ich gehe meinen Weg!
And I am walking my path!
Und ich gehe diesen Weg allein!
And I walk this path alone!
Ich geh allein
I walk alone
Contributed by Colton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.