OOMPH! consists of:
Robert Flux (guitar, mixing)
Andreas Crap (lead guitar, keyboards)
Leo (live drums)
Hagen (live bass)
Der Schulz (lead vocalist)
The band was formed in 1989 in Wolfsburg, Germany. They are one of the founders of the fusion of hard metal music and industrial sounds known as Neue Deutsche Härte.
OOMPH! owed a lot to Nitzer Ebb in their self-titled debut (1992). OOMPH!'s change of style for the successor "Sperm" (1994), with a more guitar-driven metal sound mixed with their electronic roots, inspired numerous musicians, most famously Rammstein, to follow their lead. (Rammstein have cited OOMPH! in several interviews as their main inspiration.)
OOMPH! released their first album on Jor's Machinery label, then releasing their consecutive albums on its sister-label Dynamica. They stayed with Jor, until his labels disappeared during the acquisition by Sanctuary Records at around 1996/1997.
Following Dynamica OOMPH! finally signed with Virgin Schallplatten. With the benefits of major-label status OOMPH! gained a larger following, and toured with labelmates Skunk Anansie in 1999. Between 1998 and 2001 they released three albums on the Virgin label, fulfilling their contract, but did not continue, feeling that the record company never fully explored their potential.
In 2004 OOMPH! released their first single "Augen auf!" on a new label, this time on Supersonic Records, part of the Sony BMG group of music companies. It marks their first Number One hit ever in Germany, thus eventually bringing forth their major commercial breakthrough. It became part of the FIFA 2005 soundtrack.
The band's ninth record, GlaubeLiebeTod was released in March 2006, including the controversial single "Gott ist ein Popstar" and its follow-up "Das letzte Streichholz", the third single was Die Schlinge.
In 2007, they won the third Bundesvision Song Contest (a contest between the sixteen states of Germany) for Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) with "Träumst du?", which featured Marta Jandová from Die Happy.
While OOMPH! are not widely known within the United States, the band did perform at a New York festival in 1993. In Europe they have performed at M'era Luna, Ozzfest, Dynamo Open Air and Wacken Open Air.
6 Fuß tiefer
OOMPH! Lyrics
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Mich umgibt ein kalter schwarzer Raum
Jeder tiefe Atemzug fällt schwer
Bin am schrein, doch du hörst mich nicht mehr
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Ich liege 6 Fuß tiefer
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Jedes Mal genau das selbe Spiel
Du suchst mich, doch ich bin längst am Ziel
Erde rieselt leicht auf mein Gesicht
Hör mein Herz, doch scheinbar schlägt es nicht
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Ich liege 6 Fuß tiefer
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Du musst noch 6 Fuß tiefer
Drum nimm die Schaufel, denn sie führt dich zu mir
Du musst noch tiefer, denn ich erwarte dich hier
Grab deinen Tunnel, denn er bringt dich ans Ziel
Am Ende wartet die Freiheit
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Ich liege 6 Fuß tiefer
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Du musst noch 6 Fuß tiefer
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Ich liege 6 Fuß tiefer
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Du musst noch 6 Fuß tiefer
The song "6 Fuß tiefer" by Oomph! is a melancholic and haunting track that explores the theme of loss and the desire to find someone who is no longer present in one's life. The lyrics describe the singer's recurring dream, in which they are trapped in a cold and dark room, struggling to breathe. The dream is a metaphor for their inner turmoil, as they are still mourning the loss of a loved one who seems to be beyond their reach.
The chorus of the song focuses on the singer's plea to the person they are missing, asking them to search for them in the depths of their dreams, as they lie buried "6 Fuß tiefer" (six feet deeper). The phrase is a reference to the depth at which bodies are buried, suggesting that the singer feels as though they are already dead and buried.
The second verse of the song adds to the sense of hopelessness, as the singer describes how their heart is still beating, but the person they are missing cannot hear it. They feel as though they have already reached their final destination, and that there is no way for them to be found.
The final verse of the song provides a glimmer of hope, as the singer offers a solution. They urge their loved one to grab a shovel and dig deeper, assuring them that they will find freedom at the end of the tunnel. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of finding the missing person in the depths of their dreams.
Overall, "6 Fuß tiefer" is a powerful and emotional song that deals with themes of loss, grief, and the desire for connection. Its haunting melody and evocative lyrics make it a standout track on Oomph!'s album "Monster."
Line by Line Meaning
Jede Nacht genau der selbe Traum
Every night, the same dream haunts me
Mich umgibt ein kalter schwarzer Raum
I am surrounded by a cold, black space
Jeder tiefe Atemzug fällt schwer
Each deep breath is difficult to take
Bin am schrein, doch du hörst mich nicht mehr
I am screaming, but you can no longer hear me
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Search for me deep in the abyss of your dream
Ich liege 6 Fuß tiefer
I am six feet under
Du musst noch 6 Fuß tiefer
You must go six feet deeper
Jedes Mal genau das selbe Spiel
Every time, the same game is played
Du suchst mich, doch ich bin längst am Ziel
You search for me, but I have already reached my destination
Erde rieselt leicht auf mein Gesicht
Dirt lightly falls on my face
Hör mein Herz, doch scheinbar schlägt es nicht
Hear my heart, but apparently it does not beat
Drum nimm die Schaufel, denn sie führt dich zu mir
So take the shovel, as it will lead you to me
Du musst noch tiefer, denn ich erwarte dich hier
You must go deeper, as I am waiting for you here
Grab deinen Tunnel, denn er bringt dich ans Ziel
Dig your tunnel, as it will take you to your destination
Am Ende wartet die Freiheit
Freedom awaits at the end
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Search for me deep in the abyss of your dream
Ich liege 6 Fuß tiefer
I am six feet under
Du musst noch 6 Fuß tiefer
You must go six feet deeper
Such mich tief im Abgrund deines Traums
Search for me deep in the abyss of your dream
Ich liege 6 Fuß tiefer
I am six feet under
Du musst noch 6 Fuß tiefer
You must go six feet deeper
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Colinator
I loved every song on this album, but I can't get it on Spotify
Catherine Jeannotte
Beautiful just beautiful.🎼🎵🖤💜🌹💖
Lena
Das Lied is toll und das mit dem deutsch - englisch is gut gemacht ^^ 5 Sterne Das Lied is geil =DD
Manu Libertas
Damals als YouTube noch eine Funktion mit Sternen hatte hach gute alte zeit
Nariku Sin
your videos are always the best lol...
Shinisaki
stimm dir voll und ganz zu ^^ 6 feet under is definitiv die besser fassung^^ aber is trotzdem gut die englische übersetzung^^
Matt
nice! would you translate traumst du?? cant find it anywhere :/
DERO GOI OFFICIAL
wenn du die original cd MONSTER besitzen würdest, weil du sie dir gekauft hast, wüsstest du, dass im booklet RAUM steht...reimt sich im übrigen auch viel besser auf TRAUM...;-)
CrunchyDark
I got this album today! suck it.
DERO GOI OFFICIAL
GR8!