History
Project Pitchfork was formed by Peter Spilles and Dirk Scheuber. After agreeing to work together, they picked the project's name by choosing a random word from the dictionary. The band gave their first performance in Hamburg in February 1990 and released their demo, "K.N.K.A", in August. In May 1991, their debut album "Dhyani" was released. The band's second album, "Lam-'Bras" was released in February 1992 and yielded the first vocal appearance of Patrica Nigiani. Six months later, the band's third album, "Entities" was released. The band switched labels to Off Beat for their 1994 release "Io". The album featured two singles, "Renascence" and "Carrion", and marked the first time the band entered the German Charts. The album was followed by a lengthy German tour.
In 1995, Project Pitchfork established their own label, Candyland Entertainment, through which they would release the majority of their material. 1995 also saw the release of two EPs, "CH'I" and "Corps d'Amour", and one album, "Alpha Omega". The year finished off with a tour supported by Rammstein. The next Project Pitchfork studio album "¡Chakra:Red!" was released in 1997. It was the first album since "Dhyani" to be written as a group effort, rather than by Peter Spilles alone, and the first to include Jürgen Jansen as a permanent band member.
Right after their first US tour in 1998, Project Pitchfork returned with concept album "Eon:Eon", their first while signed to label EastWest. The album yielded three singles, "Steelrose", "Carnival", and "I Live Your Dream". With the support of Eastwest, an imprint of the major label Warner Music), the band had greater resources available to produce videos for their music, which led to their being the first gothic industrial band to receive airplay on music TV in Germany. The video for "Steelrose" earned the band a nomination for an Echo Award for Best Video National. In 2001, the band released their eighth studio album "Daimonion" and supported the album with a European tour. In 2002 the band released the "NUN" trilogy which consisted of album "Inferno" and EPs "View From a Throne" and "Trialog". This earned the band another nomination for an Echo Award, this time for Best Alternative Act National.
Project Pitchfork returned with album Kaskade in 2005. In February 2009 the band released "Dream, Tiresias!" which received praise from electronic music magazine, ReGen. In 2010 the band's follow up album "Continuum Ride" was released along with a video to support the song "Beholder." "Continuum Ride" was inspired by the band's US tour in 2009, particularly their experience of Detroit, whose dilapidated skyline led to a more "dark and destructive" sound than that of their previous album.
By 2011 Project Pitchfork ceased operating their Candyland label, having since begun releasing their work on the Trisol label.
The band released "Quantum Mechanics" in 2011 as well as a video for the album's second track, "Lament". Later that year the band released a compilation album titled "First Anthology". In 2013 the band released their fourteenth studio album, "Black", and a music video to accompany the song "Rain". In June 2014, the band announced via their official website a new album titled "Blood". To promote the record the band held a pre-release show in Hamburg. The album was released in September and featured a music video for "Blood-Diamond (See Him Running)" edited by Peter Spilles himself.
In 2016, Project Pitchfork released their "Second Anthology", a double CD that included one new track, several unreleased rarities, and many re-recorded and remastered tracks. Also in 2016, the band released the album "Look Up, I’m Down There" to commemorate their 25th anniversary. The album was released in two versions: a standard CD release and a special, limited edition double CD wth an 80 page art book containing complete lyrics and a short story by the fantasy author Björn Springorum.
In 2018, the band released the album "Akkretion", the first of what was planned to be a trilogy of albums for release that year. Of the remaining albums of the trilogy, only the second, "Fragment," was released.
Starting in 2019, Trisol began releasing reissues of all the band's material over the previous decade from "Dream, Tiresias!" through "Look Up, I'm Down There".
Souls
Project Pitchfork Lyrics
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But why are we so sure
I'm looking out of the window
Empires arise and fall
We've been so long together
Forgotten hopes and pleasure
But when the time is right
And disclose the treasure
So there are you
And here am I
Let's realize our dream
The time is right
Try to read between the lines
We've been running
Over battlefields
From century to century to century
Nothing wrong nothing right
There was no day
There was no night
We took every painful step
Life for life and side by side
But finally look around
Some are lost and some are found
Lass die Erinnerung erwachen
I love you
So here are you
And here am I
Let's realize our dream
So here are you
And here am I
I'm still waiting for you
The first verse of Project Pitchfork's "Souls" speaks about the cyclical nature of life and how the rise and fall of empires is a constant in the world. The line "the sun rises every morning, but why are we so sure" hints at the uncertainty that lies beneath the surface of everyday life. The singer is looking out of a window, perhaps symbolizing a desire to see more of the world beyond their current surroundings. The second verse describes a sense of unity and bond between the singer and their companion, who have been through a lot together. However, there are also hints of hidden desires and secrets waiting to be revealed, and the line "when the time is right, we'll open our hearts and disclose the treasure" suggests a coming change.
The third verse continues with the theme of endurance and survival over multiple generations, with the imagery of running over battlefields from century to century. The singer acknowledges the pain and sacrifice that they and their ancestors have endured but also recognizes the moments of clarity and hope. The final lines of the song (in German) "lass die Erinnerung erwachen, I love you" translate to "let the memory awaken, I love you," implying a desire to revisit the past and perhaps reconcile any unresolved feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun rises every morning
We have a consistent routine in life that we rely on.
But why are we so sure
However, we do not truly understand why we can depend on the consistency of the sun rising every morning.
I'm looking out of the window
I am observing my surroundings.
Empires arise and fall
Throughout history, there have been great civilizations that have both prospered and collapsed.
We've been so long together
We have been together for a long period of time.
Forgotten hopes and pleasure
We have forgotten the things that once brought us joy and excitement.
But when the time is right
However, there will come a moment when the timing is perfect.
We'll open our hearts
At this moment, we will allow our true feelings and emotions to be expressed.
And disclose the treasure
The valuable secret that we possess will finally be revealed.
So there are you
I acknowledge your presence.
And here am I
I recognize my own existence.
Let's realize our dream
Together, we should pursue and achieve our desires.
The time is right
The opportunity for us to take action is present.
Try to read between the lines
It may be necessary to search for a deeper meaning or hidden message.
We've been running
Throughout history, we have been persistently moving forward.
Over battlefields
We have encountered many conflicts and adversities.
From century to century to century
This has been a continuous cycle for multiple generations.
Nothing wrong nothing right
These experiences neither reflect good nor bad occurrences.
There was no day
Time seemed to not exist.
There was no night
The distinction between night and day was blurred.
We took every painful step
We persevered through every difficult obstacle.
Life for life and side by side
We stood by one another, risking our own lives to protect the people we cared about.
But finally look around
Now that things have calmed down, we have an opportunity to observe our environment.
Some are lost and some are found
We discover that some people did not survive the trials we faced while others persevered.
Lass die Erinnerung erwachen
Let the memories awaken
I love you
I have immense affection for you.
I'm still waiting for you
I am currently anticipating your arrival or response in a specific situation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dirk Scheuber, Peter Spilles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@binkaitself1736
Ich fühle mich wieder jung... Danke für so großartige Musik. Ich könnte heulen
@tamaraeggert8152
Ich auch gerade ❤️
@DerDrache707071
Ein zeitloses, gar göttliches Meisterwerk. Ein Füllhorn infernal, ekstatischer Erinnerungen sind für mich damit verbunden. Glück ist: Wenn man es selbst erlebt hat. :-)
@namron6179
...."laß die Erinnerung erwachen!"
man man man,...waren das Zeiten. Danke Peter und co. für unsere tolle Jugend!!!!
@uk612uk
i love you...
@rudithement
Dieser Song gibt mir gerade sehr viel Kraft in einer schweren Zeit. Danke. Ich liebe euch seit dem 1. Album.
@ichungehorsam
Das kann ich sehr gut verstehen, denn es geht mir genau so. Wenn ich glueck habe, gibt es im oktober ein konzert in rostock.
@ameliathedark
Hat meine Jugend geprägt. ..Mit 17 hörte ich eure Musik das erste mal. ..Heute bin ich 39 und finds immer noch geil...😍🤘
@EmbraceYouNow
Definitiv.. Ach war das schön!!
@Koernchen2708
Und ich 47.......Hab es zu meiner besten Zeit gehört:DDD