Peter Heppner (born 1967 in Hamburg) is the lead singer for the German elec… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Heppner (born 1967 in Hamburg) is the lead singer for the German electronica/synth pop band Wolfsheim, and has collaborated with many other electronic music acts, such as Paul van Dyk, Schiller, and Goethes Erben.

Although he's been active in Wolfsheim since 1987, his first commercial success was in 1991 releasing the single "The sparrows and the nightingales". In 1998 he had a big charts success doing a song with 80's star Joachim Witt, releasing the single "Die Flut". In the years following, his notability as a singer increased. Collaborating with the electronic music project Schiller, he reached charts positions in 2004 with the songs "Dream of you" and "Leben... I feel you". In the same year, he released the song "Wir sind wir" together with Paul van Dyk. Although the song was controversial because of its message (which could be interpreted as nationalist), the artists recorded another version together with the Filmorchester Babelsberg for the Day of German Unity on October 3rd, 2005 in Potsdam. A more recent project with Mila Mar and Kim Sanders from Culture Beat spawned the single "Aus Gold", intended to support Afghanian poorhouses together with the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz.

His most recent to date collaboration is with previous Wolfsheim producer, José Alvarez-Brill, on the song "Vielleicht", which is featured on Alvarez-Brill's CD Alvarez Presents Zeitmaschine Remixed (2005).

Being Me
Peter Heppner Lyrics

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I can't say if it's real
That you're laying here with me
It feels so good, this can't be you
No, this is something new
A hoax, a silly joke or just a lie

I don't know if this is true
Or just another dream of you

I can't forget
I know that this sounds mad
But not as mad as anything you say

Being me is everything I've got
Being me is everything that stays
When everybody else will fail

And if it's real what did it take
Just to get here to this place?
I gave so much, I cannot say
And now i ask myself
What it might be this time, just to stay

And if it's true, what is it worth?
All these years and all the hurting, all the pain
No, is it worth the hate
I couldn't help to grow inside myself?

Being me is everything I've got
Being me is everything that stays
When everybody else will fail

Being me, being myself
Indeed I've learned my lesson well

Being me, being myself
At least not anybody else

Overall Meaning

The song "Being Me" by Peter Heppner is a reflective piece about the singer's relationship with someone he loves. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be questioning the authenticity of their love, wondering if it is too good to be true. The line "A hoax, a silly joke, or just a lie" suggests that the singer may doubt the veracity of their partner's feelings, wondering if their love is genuine or just an illusion.

The singer then wonders if what they are experiencing is real or just another dream, suggesting that their relationship may be fragile and uncertain. Despite this, the singer emphasizes the importance of being themselves, suggesting that they are content with who they are and do not need anyone else's validation.

The chorus repeats the sentiment "Being me is everything I've got", suggesting that the singer values their identity and sense of self. The singer contrasts this with the notion of others failing, suggesting that being true to oneself is the only way to find true fulfillment.

Overall, "Being Me" is a poignant reflection on identity, love, and self-acceptance. It suggests that the singer is learning to value themselves for who they are, rather than seeking validation from others.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't say if it's real
I'm unsure if this experience is genuine

That you're laying here with me
That you're here with me in this moment is unfathomable

It feels so good, this can't be you
The happiness I feel with you is unbelievable

No, this is something new
This is a brand new sensation for me

A hoax, a silly joke or just a lie
This feels too good to be true, like a false and cruel play

I don't know if this is true
I'm still not convinced that this is real

Or just another dream of you
Perhaps this is all just a beautiful dream

I can't forget
I'm unable to erase this memory

I know that this sounds mad
I understand how crazy this may sound

But not as mad as anything you say
Yet not as crazy as the words you speak

Being me is everything I've got
My identity is all that I possess

Being me is everything that stays
When all else fails, my true self remains constant

When everybody else will fail
During the times when everybody else falls short

And if it's real what did it take
If this is indeed genuine, what was required to reach this point?

Just to get here to this place?
What were the sacrifices and efforts that led us to this moment?

I gave so much, I cannot say
I have given so much that it's impossible to quantify

And now I ask myself
I question myself

What it might be this time, just to stay
What further efforts, sacrifices or change must occur for us to continue?

And if it's true, what is it worth?
If this is fact, what is the value of this to me?

All these years and all the hurting, all the pain
The heartache and agony that has been endured for so long

No, is it worth the hate
Is it worthwhile to endure the resentment and loathing of others?

I couldn't help to grow inside myself?
Did this experience cause me to inadvertently flourish internally?

Being me, being myself
Embracing my true self, just being myself

Indeed I've learned my lesson well
Indeed, I've gained knowledge from these experiences

At least not anybody else
At the very least, I'm not someone else

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLIVER PINELLI, ANDREAS HERBIG, PETER HEPPNER

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