In Extremo (abbreviated InEx, or just IE) began as two projects: a nameless, purely medieval band, and a rock band. They became known at that time through frequent appearances at medieval market meetings, at which they performed their acoustic pieces and sold CDs of their renditions of traditional songs. On April 11, 1995, during the recording for that year's season, Michael Rhein (alias Das letzte Einhorn, engl. "The Last Unicorn") found the project name "In Extremo, "Latin for "At The Edge".
Most of the band members perform under stage names. The initial members of the medieval band were Das letzte Einhorn (engl. "The Last Unicorn," vocals), Flex der Biegsame (engl. "Flex the Flexible," bagpipes), Dr. Pymonte (bagpipes), Conny Fuchs (who left the band before the official release date, due to her pregnancy, and was replaced by Dr. Pymonte) and Sen Pusterbalg (replaced shortly after the official release by Yellow Pfeiffer, engl. "Yellow Piper," bagpipes). The rock band originally consisted of Thomas der Münzer (engl. "Thomas the Coiner," guitar), Der Morgenstern (engl. "The Morning Star," drums), and Die Lutter (engl. "The Lutter," bass guitar). Der Münzer subsequently left the band and, as of 2000, the band's guitarist is Van Lange (engl. "The Long One"). As noted below, almost all of the band members play multiple instruments.
The increasing number of visitors, success of their CDs, and the popular interest, as well as cross-pollination from groups such as Corvus Corax and Bathory, encouraged In Extremo in 1995 to attempt to start a band combining bagpipes and other traditional instruments with rock guitars. The result was the current incarnation of In Extremo, a rock group that integrates modern instruments like the drum set, electric bass and guitar with the acoustic elements previously used for the medieval songs, and which plays both types of music as well as a hybrid of the two.[1]
In August 1996, they began work on the first In Extremo album, which already contained two tracks of the new rock project. Because the album had no official name, it became known as Gold because of the golden cover. In February 1997, like the single Der Galgen (engl. "The Gallows"), it quickly sold out in Medieval markets.
In Extremo played separately as a medieval and a rock band, until on March 29, 1997, when they played their first live rock concert. Since that time, they have given this date as their date of establishment. The two projects were officially merged on January 11, 1998. April 1998 saw the first "high occupancy" In Extremo concert in the Rabenstein castle in Brandenburg.
Over the years, their music became more heavy metal based, while at the same time becoming increasingly commercially successful. The classical instruments, however – bagpipes, shawms, and lutes – still play a large role. The band is likewise noted for their conspicuous stage costumes and known for using pyrotechnics in their concerts, including Der Morgenstern playing cymbals which have been set on fire.
On 26 February 2010 In Extremo announced that Der Morgenstern left the band because of musical differences via their homepage. On June 11, Florian "Specki T.D." Speckardt was announced as his replacement on drums. Since then, they have proceeded to release 3 albums: Sterneneisen, Kunstraub, and Quid Pro Quo, all of which have reached the top 10 in the German charts, with Sterneneisen and Quid Pro Quo both having number 1 positions for a time. Their 13th album, Kompass zur Sonne was released in May 2020.[2], but it was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On July 30th, 2020, they played an online livestream concert for Wacken World Wide.
This Corrosion
In Extremo Lyrics
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Gimme something that I missed
(Gimme the ring)
A hand to hold, wild and what it seems
(Gimme the ring)
Kill the king, when love is the law,
And the we'll turn round...
(Gimme the ring)
And do you hear me call?
(Gimme the ring)
On the loan and on the level
...still on the floor
(Gimme the ring)
Sing dream child
And do you hear at all?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
Sing, child, of right and wrong
Gimme things that don't last long
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
On daze, like this
In times like these
I feel an animal deep inside
Heel to haunch on bended knees
Living on if and if I tried,
Somebody send me... please...
Dream wars and a ticket to seem
Giving out and in
Selling the don't belong
Well, what do you say
D'you have a word for Giving Away?
Got a song for me?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I don't need no one to understand
Why the blood run hold
The hired hand
On heart
Hand of God
Floodland and Driven Apart
Run cold
Turn
Cold
Burn
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
The lyrics of "This Corrosion" express a desire for something that has been missing, specifically a ring or something that is symbolic of a relationship. The request for a ring is repeated throughout the song, which indicates the depth of the desire for this missing item. Additionally, there is an emphasis on the desire for love and a connection with another person. The line "Kill the king, when love is the law" refers to the idea that one should be willing to do whatever it takes to find true love.
The lyrics also include a plea for someone to sing to the singer about the concept of right and wrong, and to provide them with something that will not last long. The repetition of the phrase "Gimme siren, child" reinforces the desire for something that is fleeting and elusive, like the sound of a siren. Finally, the lyrics suggest that the singer has been through a lot and has bled all they can, and they no longer need anyone to understand them.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme the Ring, kissed and toll'd
Give me the engagement ring that symbolizes love, commitment and promise
Gimme something that I missed
Give me something that I have been longing or searching for
(Gimme the ring) A hand to hold, wild and what it seems
The ring signifies the desire for an unconventional and adventurous relationship, and the need for companionship
(Gimme the ring) Kill the king, when love is the law, And the we'll turn round...
Destroy the power structure that dictates the rules of love, and then we can change our direction or way of life
(Gimme the ring) Gimme dream child And do you hear me call?
Give me a child of my imagination or a vision for the future, and can you hear my plea for it?
(Gimme the ring) On the loan and on the level ...still on the floor
Despite being honest, trustworthy, and hardworking, we are still struggling or barely surviving
(Gimme the ring) Sing dream child And do you hear at all?
Sing about the aspirations, hopes and dreams of the future and can anyone hear it at all?
(Sing) (Sing) Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Rejoice, sing and celebrate the themes of corruption, destruction, and rebirth as conveyed in this song
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
Give me a warning sound, a harbinger of danger or change, and can you hear my message or calling for it?
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
Give me an urgent message or a plea for help, expressed through a siren call or a musical instrument
Sing, child, of right and wrong
Sing about the moral and ethical conflicts that we face in our lives and society
Gimme things that don't last long
Give me ephemeral or transient experiences, pleasures or possessions that are vivid, intense but brief
(Sing) (Sing) Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Emphasize, repeat and reinforce the message to sing and celebrate the themes of corrosion and renewal in this song
On daze, like this In times like these I feel an animal deep inside Heel to haunch on bended knees
During times of confusion, craziness or chaos, I experience a primal or instinctual urge or emotion that overwhelms me
Living on if and if I tried, Somebody send me... please...
Surviving on conditional or uncertain circumstances, I yearn for some help, guidance or rescue
Dream wars and a ticket to seem Giving out and in Selling the don't belong Well, what do you say D'you have a word for Giving Away?
Fighting or struggling over abstract or intangible concepts, we constantly exchange or compromise our identities, beliefs or possessions. So, can you express or articulate your position or desire to give away?
Got a song for me?
Can you offer some comfort or wisdom in the form of a song or a poem?
(Sing) (Sing) Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
The chorus of the song is repeated four times, underscoring the importance of singing and embracing the transformative power of corrosion in our lives
I got nothing to say I ain't said before I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more I don't need no one to understand
I have expressed my thoughts, feelings and experiences enough, and won't repeat or expose myself any further. I don't require sympathy, validation or empathy from anyone
Why the blood run hold The hired hand On heart Hand of God Floodland and Driven Apart Run cold Turn Cold Burn Like a healing hand Like a healing hand Like a healing hand Like a healing hand
The lyrics mix together imagery and metaphors related to suffering, labor, sacrifice, faith, catastrophe, and revival. The last four lines repeat the soothing image of a healing hand, that offers comfort, forgiveness and restoration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
buzzsawgr81
this is still my favorite song from you guys. I remember when this aired on MTV X and I was hooked.
buzzsawgr81
@Marc Hoyland I am aware it is a cover, though since it is there version of the song it is still an in extremo song.
Marc Hoyland
It's a Sisters of Mercy cover.. Technically not an In Extremo song.
RFN Kami
I am too a big fan of sisters of mercy...but this is a version made by a folk metal band...it's not meant to be better than the orginigal...just diferent...and I think it's great *__*
Felipe Oliveira
This music should be in spotify!!!!
Mohnbrot20
@Felipe Oliveira it is
Maybe it's not available in your country
Felipe Oliveira
@N it is not
N
It is now
Malik Montagne
in extremo jest najlepsze! szkoda tylko że to nie cały teledysk :(
Adam N
It's interesting to think of the old description of Rammstein's music as dance metal. In Extremo made the ultimate dance metal song here I think. Audience must go nuts when this is performed live.