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.
Anniversary
Oomph! Lyrics
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It´s unbelieveable and obscene
So fucking decadent and so clean
It´s like a fucking film to me
A sudden sound is smashing my ears
A sudden light is feeding my fears
A sudden breeze is drying my tears
And then you´re there and talk to me
So tell me do you see what I see?
And tell me do you feel what I feel?
And tell me do you know what I mean?
It´s like a fucking malady
I can´t believe it happens to me
I try to run but I cannot flee
I hope you´ve come to rescue me:
It´s a fucking anniversary!
Don´t try to deny me!
Still hang around here watching the scene
It´s very elegant and so green
So fucking chic, you know what I mean?
It´s like a fucking trip to me
A sudden touch is hitting me hard
A sudden warmth is eating my heart
A sudden feeling tears me apart
Are you still here to stay with me?
Now tell me do you see what I see?
And tell me do you feel what I feel?
And tell me do you know what I mean?
It fills me up with agony
I can´t believe it happens to me
This is not where I wanted to be
I hope you ´ve come to set me free:
It´s a fucking anniversary!
Don´t try to deny me!
Don´t try to treat me like that!
The lyrics of Oomph!'s song Anniversary depict a scene of decadence and elegance that is both unbelievable and obscene. The singer feels trapped in this malady, unable to escape from the overwhelming feelings of fear and agony that consume him. The sudden appearance of someone, possibly a rescuer, brings a glimmer of hope, but the lyrics suggest that the singer is still trapped in this strange and surreal world.
The repetition of the phrase "tell me do you see what I see?" highlights the singer's desperation for someone else to confirm the reality of the situation. The use of expletives throughout the song adds to the sense of chaos and confusion. The final lines of the song, "don't try to deny me, don't try to treat me like that," suggest that the singer is pleading with someone to acknowledge his experience and help him escape from this anniversary.
Overall, the song captures a sense of unease and confusion in the face of a surreal and overwhelming experience. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest a feeling of being trapped in a world that is both alluring and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
I hang around and stare at the scene
I am watching everything that is going on around me.
It's unbelievable and obscene
The things that I am seeing are not normal or appropriate.
So fucking decadent and so clean
Everything is so extravagant and perfect, yet it feels wrong.
It's like a fucking film to me
The whole experience seems like a surreal, unreal movie.
A sudden sound is smashing my ears
A loud and unexpected noise is hurting my ears.
A sudden light is feeding my fears
A bright light is making me more scared than before.
A sudden breeze is drying my tears
A gust of wind is making me stop crying.
And then you're there and talk to me
You appear and start to speak with me.
So tell me do you see what I see?
Do you understand and see what I am experiencing?
And tell me do you feel what I feel?
Can you relate to the emotions that I am feeling?
And tell me do you know what I mean?
Do you grasp the concept of what I am trying to convey?
It's like a fucking malady
This feeling, this situation is like a disease.
I can't believe it happens to me
I am in disbelief that this is happening to me, personally.
I try to run but I cannot flee
I attempt to escape but am unable to do so.
I hope you've come to rescue me
I am relying on you to save me from this situation.
It's a fucking anniversary!
This day or occurrence is significant to me and I am acknowledging it.
Don't try to deny me!
Don't ignore or disbelieve me.
Still hang around here watching the scene
I am still present and observing what is going on.
It's very elegant and so green
Despite the situation, things still maintain a glamorous and lush appearance.
So fucking chic, you know what I mean?
It's extremely fashionable and trendy, do you understand?
It's like a fucking trip to me
This whole experience is like a wild, mind-altering journey to me.
A sudden touch is hitting me hard
A sudden physical contact is jarring me intensely.
A sudden warmth is eating my heart
A sudden feeling of warmth and emotion is overwhelming me.
A sudden feeling tears me apart
A sudden sensation is overwhelming me and breaking me down.
Are you still here to stay with me?
Are you still present and willing to support me in this situation?
It fills me up with agony
This situation is causing me great emotional pain.
I can't believe it happens to me
I am having a hard time accepting that this is happening specifically to me.
This is not where I wanted to be
I did not want or expect to be in this position.
I hope you've come to set me free
I hope you are here to help me escape and be free from this situation.
Don't try to treat me like that!
Don't treat me poorly or unfairly.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - CRAP, ROBERT FLUX, DERO GOI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arthur
I wish they kept this harder style
Hugo Zubiria
This song sounds like, this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfCLt0kTd5E&ab_channel=EMFtheband
Arthur
@Pedro Henrique Jatobá Marcom foi sensacional que voltaram às origens. Tinha ficado bem popzão por um tempo, não que fosse ruim, ainda gostava, mas sempre curti mais esse som mais antigo deles
Pedro Henrique Jatobá Marcom
Eles mantiveram sim. Escuta Ritual, o novo álbum deles
Gerardo Prieto
👌👌👌
claudia maria tanasa
♥️♥️♥️
Rach Mccan
Where to buy this cd online
Der Roter Kommandant
Amazon or Napalm Records store.
Iliescu Lucian
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