Their musical style incorporates elements from electro-industrial, futurepop, synthpop, darkwave and ambient electro, with voices provided by both male and female vocalists.
Since the 90's, they have released extensively via their own label, Minuswelt Musikfabrik, developing stylish soundscapes mixed with lyrics drawn from Judeo-Christian mythology and fantasy. The band is currently based in the Black Forest area, in Southern Germany.
Der Teufel
In Strict Confidence Lyrics
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verbrannte erde hinterlässt
entgegen gespannten bogen
trotzen erbfeinde willenfest
ihr lasst die liebe sterben
auf dass die welt zerbricht
den gehörnten retter
ihr lasst die liebe sterben
auf dass die welt zerbricht
zwischen ruinen geboren
als alle kriege längst verloren
halleluja
der turm stürzt ein
schweig noch lauter
salzig schmeckt dein blut und wein
erde ich komme
verbrannt von der sonne
mitsamt brennendem heer
die welt im flammenmeer
ihr lasst die liebe sterben
auf dass die welt zerbricht
den gehörnten retter
stets im angesicht
ihr lasst die liebe sterben
auf dass die welt zerbricht
zwischen ruinen geboren
als alle kriege längst verloren
The lyrics to In Strict Confidence's song "Der Teufel" describe a world in chaos, where love has been lost and people are at war with each other. The opening line "der teufel auf sandigem boden" (the devil on sandy ground) suggests that the devil is at work in this world, leaving behind burned earth in his wake. Despite the hostility between enemies (erbfeinde), they stand firm and resist against each other.
The chorus reveals a bleak outlook on the state of the world. The repetition of "ihr lasst die liebe sterben" (you let love die) suggests that humanity is responsible for the downfall of society. The pursuit of power and desire for control has caused people to abandon love, resulting in a shattered world. The reference to the "gehörnten retter" (horned savior) implies that people are looking for a way out of this chaos but are unable to find one.
The final verse depicts a scene of destruction, where the world is left burning in flames. The singer suggests that they are coming to join the fight, "mitsamt brennendem heer" (with a burning army), suggesting that they may have been waiting for a sign to join the battle.
Overall, "Der Teufel" paints a dark picture of a world in turmoil, where love has been abandoned, and people are left to suffer the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
der teufel auf sandigem boden
The devil wanders aimlessly on desert ground
verbrannte erde hinterlässt
Leaves behind scorched earth
entgegen gespannten bogen
Defying the enemy's arrows
trotzen erbfeinde willenfest
To resist the foe's unyielding will
ihr lasst die liebe sterben
You let love die
auf dass die welt zerbricht
So that the world falls apart
den gehörnten retter
The horned savior
stets im angesicht
Always in our sight
zwischen ruinen geboren
Born among ruins
als alle kriege längst verloren
When all wars were lost long ago
halleluja
Hallelujah
der turm stürzt ein
The tower crumbles
schweig noch lauter
Silence even louder
salzig schmeckt dein blut und wein
The blood and wine taste salty
erde ich komme
I come from the earth
verbrannt von der sonne
Burnt by the sun
mitsamt brennendem heer
Along with an army in flames
die welt im flammenmeer
The world engulfed in flames
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