Jennifer Weist… Read Full Bio ↴Jennifer Rostock is a rock band from Berlin, Germany.
Jennifer Weist and Johannes "Joe" Walter-Müller are both natives of the German Baltic island Usedom and first met in kindergarten. Walter-Müller started taking music lessons as a five-year-old; he initially began to learn the violin, later he started to play piano. At the age of 13, he met Weist again when she sang at a karaoke show and he invited her to join his school band. They experimented with different genres such as rock, pop, and swing, in the beginning singing in English, later in German and eventually writing their own songs. In 2004, both founded the band Aerials.
They met Werner Krumme who would later become their producer during a songwriting workshop in Rostock. After both had finished school having completed the Abitur (German equivalent of A-levels) in summer 2006, they moved to Berlin to pursue a career in music. There they also met their future band members Alex, Christoph, and Baku.
The band's name was based on a misunderstanding at first. Employees at the Planet Roc studios in Berlin repeatedly wrote notes for them addressed to "Jennifer Rostock." Weist later explained, "Jennifer was directed at me, and Rostock, because they remembered we are from the coast, and Rostock was probably the only town the studio guys knew up there." This working title was eventually embraced by the band and became their official name.
In 2007, the group gave their first concerts as "Jennifer Rostock" and they signed a recording contract with Warner Music. They mainly performed in the Berlin club scene and played as opening acts for the British bands Chikinki and Gallows. In Oktober, Jennifer Rostock released their first EP - "Ich will hier raus" and started to get air time with local radio stations in Berlin. In February 2008, their first single "Kopf oder Zahl" was placed in rotation by MTV Germany. They competed with that song at the Bundesvision Song Contest, a German television show based on the Eurovision Song Contest, and came in at fifth place.Jennifer Rostock’s debut album Ins offene Messer was released the following day and entered the German album charts at number 31.
The band's unorthodox and innovative German lyrics are collectively written by Weist and Walter-Müller, who also compose and arrange the songs. Although the group is difficult to categorise, Jennifer Rostock is often compared to the Neue Deutsche Welle, especially due to their first single, "Kopf oder Zahl," and its similarities to the German 1980's band Ideal. The newspaper "Taz" described their music as "somewhere between glam punk, electropop and Berlin-rock".
On June 13th they released the album's second single "Feuer" (Fire), it was released as a Premium as well as a Basic version.
Kaleidoskop
Jennifer Rostock Lyrics
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auch wenn alles schimmert
auch wenn alles schimmert
Kannst du mich sehen
Jeden Morgen wieder diese schweren Augenlider
und die leeren tauben Glieder
ich rasier mir fleißig beide Beine und Was-weiß-ich
Wie Mücken um Laternen schwärmen wir Richtung Lärm
suchen Worte, die uns wärmen
Korken knallen, Gläser fallen, Schnapsfahnen färben sich
regenbogenfarben, wenn das Licht sich in den Scherben bricht
Kannst du mich sehen
auch wenn alles schimmert
auch wenn tausend Farben sich um uns drehen
Kannst du mich sehen
auch wenn alles schimmert
als wär diese Welt ein Kaleidoskop
Auch wenn das Chaos um uns tobt
kannst du mich sehen!?
Letzte Hoffnung in den Bars
der letzte Strohhalm steckt in jedem vollen Glas
denn die Stadt spitzt die Lippen und sie singt die alte Leier
und am Fuß ihrer Klippen ertrinken ihre Freier
Wir borgen uns Geborgenheit
ein SMS-Verlauf ist alles, was am Morgen bleibt
Aufwühlen! Abkühlen! So ist das mit Gefühlen:
Alle wollen fressen, aber keiner will spülen!
Kannst du mich sehen ...
Kannst du mich sehen
zwischen all den Steinen im Kaleidoskop
hinter all dem Schein
Kannst du mich sehen
auch wenn alles flimmert wie ein Hologramm
im Handumdrehen bricht alles hier in sich zusammen
Kannst du mich sehen ...
The lyrics of "Kaleidoskop" by Jennifer Rostock feat. Nico Webers is a powerful representation of the search for meaning and connection amidst chaos and confusion. The song talks about the struggle of existence, the daily grind of life, and the quest to be seen, to be recognized by someone who understands and empathizes with your situation.
The opening lines of the song, "Kannst du mich sehen / auch wenn alles schimmert / auch wenn alles schimmert / Kannst du mich sehen," serve as a poignant reminder of the constant struggle to be seen and heard amidst a sea of distractions and illusions. This sentiment is reinforced throughout the song, as the lyrics explore the themes of isolation, fear, longing, and hope. The chorus of the song, "Kannst du mich sehen / auch wenn alles schimmert / als wär diese Welt ein Kaleidoskop," is a powerful statement on the nature of reality and the human experience.
The second part of the song delves deeper into the themes of loneliness and despair. The lyrics talk about the search for comfort and connection in bars and through text messages, highlighting the futile and temporary nature of these fleeting connections. The song concludes with a plea for recognition, "Kannst du mich sehen / zwischen all den Steinen im Kaleidoskop / hinter all dem Schein," emphasizing the importance of human connection and empathy in navigating the complexities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Kannst du mich sehen
Asking if the person can truly see and understand them
auch wenn alles schimmert
Even when everything is shiny and glittery, can they still see them
auch wenn alles schimmert
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Kannst du mich sehen
Repeating the question to emphasize the importance of being truly seen
Jeden Morgen wieder diese schweren Augenlider
The struggle to face each day, feeling weighed down and tired
und die leeren tauben Glieder
Feeling empty and numb, lacking energy and motivation
ich rasier mir fleißig beide Beine und Was-weiß-ich
Going through the motions of self-care, but feeling disconnected and lost
ich geh oft zu lange aus und ansonsten auf die dreißig
Trying to hold onto youth and freedom, but struggling with the limitations of aging
Wie Mücken um Laternen schwärmen wir Richtung Lärm
Trying to find distractions and connections in the chaos of city life
suchen Worte, die uns wärmen
Looking for comfort and understanding in conversation
Korken knallen, Gläser fallen, Schnapsfahnen färben sich
The reckless behavior and drunken chaos that temporarily numbs emotional pain
regenbogenfarben, wenn das Licht sich in den Scherben bricht
Even the broken pieces can reflect beauty and color in the right light
Kannst du mich sehen
Repeating the question to refocus on the main theme
auch wenn tausend Farben sich um uns drehen
Despite the overwhelming distractions and sensory overload, can they still see the person
Als wär diese Welt ein Kaleidoskop
Comparing the world to a kaleidoscope, constantly shifting and overwhelming
Auch wenn das Chaos um uns tobt
Even in the midst of chaos and disorder
kannst du mich sehen!?
Asking again for reassurance that they are truly seen
Letzte Hoffnung in den Bars
Finding temporary hope and release in bars and nightlife
der letzte Strohhalm steckt in jedem vollen Glas
The last resort is often found in alcohol and intoxication
denn die Stadt spitzt die Lippen und sie singt die alte Leier
The city can be seductive and luring, but also repetitive and exhausting
und am Fuß ihrer Klippen ertrinken ihre Freier
People fall victim to the enticement and end up drowning in their own despair
Wir borgen uns Geborgenheit
Seeking out temporary comfort and connection in modern ways
ein SMS-Verlauf ist alles, was am Morgen bleibt
The only remnants of emotional connection are found in digital communication
Aufwühlen! Abkühlen! So ist das mit Gefühlen:
Emotions are constantly fluctuating and overwhelming: stirring up and then cooling down
Alle wollen fressen, aber keiner will spülen!
Everyone wants to indulge in emotional connections, but no one wants to deal with the aftermath and responsibility
Kannst du mich sehen ...
Repeating the question with a sense of urgency and pleading
Kannst du mich sehen
Asking for true connection and understanding
zwischen all den Steinen im Kaleidoskop
Asking to be recognized and valued amidst the chaos and distractions
hinter all dem Schein
Beyond the surface level appearances and distractions
auch wenn alles flimmert wie ein Hologramm
Even when everything seems fake and superficial
im Handumdrehen bricht alles hier in sich zusammen
Realization that the world can crumble and shatter in an instant
Kannst du mich sehen ...
Repeating the question for a final time, emphasizing the importance of true connection
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juan Pablo García Ayala
I was listening to my favorite band on Spotify: The Warning from Mexico, and this song was recommended to me and it's so good. Good thing also that I am learning German.
Babu Panciere
She's so awesome! Kicking some asses...looooooove it😍
Uwe Schoob
Wäre geil mehr Lieder mit nico im Metall style zu hören 🤘
Ist ne hammer Mischung
Enrique Reyes
Es de esa música que te gustaría que todos escucharán porque he encanta y crees que a todos les encantará.
Pitt Jacobs
Immernoch Hammer das Lied , ich hoffe die machen wieder etwas neues
gay._.disaster
Ich liiiiiiiiiebe dieses Lied 😊
Hab es heute ca. 40 mal gehört und mein Vater hat einmal mitgehört, er ist jetzt auch Fan 😛😝😜
Tante Anneliese
GEILER SONG!! Bravooo!!
ChristianH
Alle wollen fressen
aber keiner will spülen....
So wahr!
Liebe eure Musik
Rock on! 🤘
kia kurohoshi
Immernoch super song 🥰🥰🥰
BERSERK_ drauG
Meisterleistung!!!!