Their first LP "Selig", a grungey album with hippie elements, was released in 1994. The singles "Sie hat geschrien" ("She Screamed") and "Wenn ich wollte" ("If I wanted to") entered the German charts almost immediately.
In 1995 the second album "Hier" ("Here") was released. Its darker style was referred to by the band itself as hippie metal. The LP reached Germany's Top 20 Album Charts. The single releases "Ist es wichtig?" ("Does it matter?"), "Lass mich rein" ("Let Me In") and "Bruderlos"("Brotherless") all entered the billboard charts.
In 1997 the band released a more pop-orientated album named "Blender" ("Dazzler") and finally a best-of compilation "Für immer und selig" ("Forever and Selig")
before disbanding in 1999.
In 2009 Selig reunited and released the new album "Und Endlich Unendlich" ("And Finally Infinite"). A new website has been put up at www.selig.eu.
Not even a year later, on 1. octobre 2010 they released the album Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit ("From Eternity to Eternity"), which featured less ballads than "Und Endlich Unendlich" and showcased a more rockier and experimental approach.
Diva
Selig Lyrics
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hinter dein Gesicht,hinter dein Gesicht.
Diva,Diva liebst du dich...zeig mir was dich bricht..
zeig mir was dich bricht,hinter deinem Gesicht.
Du siehst was du sehn' willst ..
-siehst du mich?
-liebst du mich?
Diva,Diva lügst du nicht..?
Lügst du nicht für mich,lügst du nicht für dich,lügst du nicht für mich?
Alles was ich will ist du und ich..in diesem raum..ich glaube kaum..
Du siehst was du sehn' willst..
-siehst du mich?
Du liebst was du leben willst..
-liebst du mich?
Diva,Diva,Diva,Divaaa...
-ZEIG MIR,DEIN GESICHT...
Diva,Diva lüg für mich..hinter dein Gesicht..
Diva,Diva öffne dich..öffne dich für mich..
Diva,Diva siehst du mich..siehst du wer hier spricht..
Siehst du..die Nacht?
Siehst du..die Nacht?
Diva,Diva öffnet sich...öffnet sich für mich..
Diva,Diva öffnet sich...öffnet sich für mich..
Diva,Diva öffnet sich...öffnet sich für mich..
Ahhaah..
Ahahhhhhaaahaaaaah..
The song "Diva" by Selig is a plea for openness and honesty from a beloved diva. The lyrics suggest that the diva is hiding behind a veil of performance and image, and the singer wants to see what is truly behind her face. The repetition of the phrase "hinter dein Gesicht" (behind your face) emphasizes the desire for deeper connection and transparency.
The singer questions whether the diva truly loves herself and what experiences have caused her pain. The refrain of "siehst du mich?" (do you see me?) and "liebst du mich?" (do you love me?) expresses vulnerability and yearning for reciprocated love. The diva's response to the singer's requests for honesty is questioned with "lügst du nicht für mich?" (are you not lying to me?), highlighting the potential for deception in relationships and the importance of trust.
The climax of the song comes with the repeated plea for the diva to open herself, physically and emotionally, with the invocation of the word "öffne dich" (open up). The final lines of the song, "Diva, Diva öffnet sich...öffnet sich für mich," suggest that the diva ultimately relents and allows herself to open up to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Diva, Diva öffne dich..zeig mir dein Gesicht..
The singer is asking for the Diva to be vulnerable and show her true self.
hinter dein Gesicht,hinter dein Gesicht.
The singer wants to see what's behind the Diva's facade and get to know the real person.
Diva, Diva liebst du dich...zeig mir was dich bricht..
The singer is asking the Diva if she loves herself and to show what hurts her.
zeig mir was dich bricht,hinter deinem Gesicht.
The singer is asking the Diva to reveal her vulnerabilities and what is hidden behind her public persona.
Du siehst was du sehn' willst .. -siehst du mich?
The singer is questioning whether the Diva sees her for who she really is or just what she wants to see.
Du liebst,was du lebst.. -liebst du mich?
The singer is questioning whether the Diva loves her or just loves the lifestyle she leads.
Diva, Diva lügst du nicht..?
The singer is asking the Diva if she is telling the truth or hiding something.
Lügst du nicht für mich,lügst du nicht für dich,lügst du nicht für mich?
The singer is asking the Diva if she is being honest with herself and with the people around her.
Alles was ich will ist du und ich..in diesem raum..ich glaube kaum..
The singer wants to connect with the Diva on a deeper level, but doubts it will happen.
Diva, Diva lüg für mich..hinter dein Gesicht..
The singer is asking the Diva to be more open and not hide behind her public facade.
Diva, Diva öffne dich..öffne dich für mich..
The singer wants the Diva to open up to her and let her in.
Diva, Diva siehst du mich..siehst du wer hier spricht..
The singer wants the Diva to see her as a person and not just a fan or a member of the public.
Siehst du..die Nacht?
The singer is asking if the Diva sees the darkness and sadness around her.
Diva, Diva öffnet sich...öffnet sich für mich..
The singer wants the Diva to become more vulnerable and open to her.
Ahhaah..
This is a vocalization and has no specific meaning.
Ahahhhhhaaahaaaaah..
This is another vocalization and has no specific meaning.
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.