"Samsas Traum" was evoked in 1996 by Alexander Kaschte as solo-project, res… Read Full Bio ↴"Samsas Traum" was evoked in 1996 by Alexander Kaschte as solo-project, resulting from his incapability of working together with other musicians. Having performed as vocalist and guitarist in several Black-, Death-, Doom- and Melodic-Metal-Bands before, he decided to walk his own paths, to step forward into the wide fields of darker electronic and neoclassical music.

The first demo-tape "Nostalgische Atavismen" sold more than 500 copies in the worldwide underground, slowly spreading the news that "Samsas Traum" someday might become more than a very strange little band with even stranger german vocals. After recording and releasing two more demo- and promo-tapes, the band signed their record deal with "Trisol Music Group Germany" (London After Midnight, Sopor Aeternus, L'âme Immortelle) on the 1st of march 1999, exactly three years after the bands foundation. The chief-manager of "Trisol" got to know about "Samsas Traum" randomly; he was phoning "Orkus Magazine" concerning adverts, and the person in charge listened to the bands' latest promo-release while talking to him.

Durch springende Lippen
Samsas Traum Lyrics

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Vor unseren Augen die Berge,
Im Rücken die tosende See,
auf unseren Schultern die Särge,
die Schuhe versinken im Schnee:
Weiter aufwärts, bis zum Gipfel!

Das Blut treibt die Qual
durch Herz und Hand,

Schneller, im Kreise:
Dort, über dem Tal
Liegt unser Land,
Endet die Reise.

Wir tragen die Toten zu Grabe:
Die Absicht, die ehrenhaft fiel.
Der Führer, ein streitbarer Knabe,
sieht uns vor dem Morgen am Ziel.

Er schreit seine Lungen wie Sünden
durch springende Lippen heraus,
um unsere Kraft zu entzünden,
Sein Finger zeigt geradeaus:
Weiter vorwärts, in die Heimat!

Das Blut treibt die Qual
durch Herz und Hand,
Schneller, im Kreise:
Dort, über dem Tal
Liegt unser Land,
Endet die Reise.

Wir stemmen die Leiber den Winden
entgegen, marschieren hinauf.

So sehr wir die Knochen auch schinden,
Der Wille in uns gibt nicht auf.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Samsas Traum's song "Durch springende Lippen" depict a group of people who are carrying coffins on their shoulders while climbing up a mountain. In the first verse, they have mountains in front of them and a roaring sea behind them, and their shoes are sinking in the snow. However, they continue to climb upward towards the summit. The second verse talks about their intention to bury the dead in a noble manner. The group seems to be following a leader who motivates them to keep moving forward towards their homeland, even though their journey may be difficult. The leader's shouts and finger pointing acts as a trigger for the group to persevere.

The chorus of the song talks about the pain and anguish that drives the group's hearts and hands as they climb forward, despite their exhaustion. They are determined to make it to the end of their journey and conquer the summit of the mountain. The third verse talks about how they battle against the wind and continue to march upwards, not giving up even when their bones are aching. The lyrics overall seem to convey a sense of perseverance despite the obstacles and difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

Vor unseren Augen die Berge,
We see mountains before us,

Im Rücken die tosende See,
The roaring sea is at our backs,

auf unseren Schultern die Särge,
We carry coffins on our shoulders,

die Schuhe versinken im Schnee:
Our shoes are sinking in the snow:

Weiter aufwärts, bis zum Gipfel!
We climb upwards, towards the summit!

Das Blut treibt die Qual
Our blood drives the agony

durch Herz und Hand,
Through heart and hand,

Schneller, im Kreise:
Faster, in circles:

Dort, über dem Tal
There, over the valley

Liegt unser Land,
Our country lies,

Endet die Reise.
The journey ends.