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.
Me Inside You
Oomph! Lyrics
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In your veins - in your brain
Let me inside you - let me inside you
Through your pore - show me more
Let me inside you - let me inside you
In your veins - in your brain
Let me inside you - let me inside you
Push me through the hardness of your scarred tissue
Choke me through the thinkness of your blood
Lead me through the darkness of your ant-trails
I'm commin' - I'm commin'
Push me, choke me, leave me baby
Let me inside you - let me inside you
In your veins - in your brain
Let me inside you - let me inside you
Through your pore - show me more
How many tears in your face?
How many tears in your face?
How many wasted tears?
With me,
Inside of any,
How many beads of sweat on your skin?
How many beads of sweat on your skin?
How many wasted beads?
With me - with me,
With me inside of any
Let me inside you (let me!)
Let me inside you (let me!)
In your veins - in your brains
Let me inside you (let me!)
Let me inside you (let me!)
Through your pore (let me!)
Show me more
Let me inside you
(let read your mind)
Let me inside you - let me inside you
In your veins - in your brain
In your veins - in your brain
(let me inside you)
Through your pore
Show me more - show me more
Let me inside you (let read your mind)
Let me inside you
Let me inside you (let see your time)
Let me inside you - let me inside you
Let me inside you - let me inside of you
C'mon - c'mon - c'mon -c'mon
The lyrics of Oomph!'s song "Me Inside You" are a bit unsettling at first glance, as they describe the singer's desire to be let inside the listener's body and mind. However, a closer analysis reveals that the lyrics are likely a metaphor for emotional intimacy and vulnerability. The repeated chorus of "Let me inside you" can be interpreted as a plea for the listener to open up and let the singer see their true self.
The first verse describes the singer's desire to be inside the listener's "veins" and "brain," indicating a desire to understand the listener on a deep, emotional level. The second verse continues this theme with the lines "How many tears in your face? / How many wasted tears?" suggesting that the singer wants to know the listener's innermost thoughts and emotions, and is frustrated by how much of them have been hidden or kept secret.
The third verse is a bit more provocative, with the lines "Push me through the hardness of your scarred tissue / Choke me through the thickness of your blood." This could be interpreted as a desire for the listener to let go of any emotional barriers and let the singer in completely, even if it's uncomfortable or difficult.
Overall, "Me Inside You" is a song about relational authenticity and the desire for intimate connection with another person. While the language is somewhat provocative, the underlying message is one of emotional vulnerability and a call for the listener to share their true self with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me inside you - let me inside you
The singer wants to be a part of the listener and wants to understand them on a deeper level
In your veins - in your brain
The singer wants to understand both the physical and emotional aspects of the listener
Through your pore - show me more
The singer wants the listener to open up and reveal more about themselves
Push me through the hardness of your scarred tissue
The artist wants to understand the listener's emotional scars and help them heal
Choke me through the thickness of your blood
The artist wants to understand the listener's inner struggles and fears
Lead me through the darkness of your ant-trails
The singer wants to understand the listener's complex thoughts and intricacies
How many tears in your face?
The singer wants to know how much pain the listener has gone through
How many wasted tears?
The artist questions if the listener has cried tears without anyone to understand or comfort them
With me, Inside of any, How many beads of sweat on your skin?
The artist wants to know how much stress the listener is under
How many wasted beads?
The artist questions if the listener has been working hard without anyone to support or appreciate them
Let me inside you (let me!)
The singer reiterates their desire to understand and be a part of the listener
C'mon - c'mon - c'mon -c'mon
The artist is urging the listener to open up and show them more
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DERO GOI, ROBERT FLUX, THOMAS DOEPPNER
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