The Notwist is a German indie rock band. Formed in 1989 in Weilheim, German… Read Full Bio ↴The Notwist is a German indie rock band. Formed in 1989 in Weilheim, Germany, the band moved through several musical incarnations despite maintaining a relatively stable lineup. While their early records moved through hardcore into dark indie rock, their recent efforts, for which they have received the most attention, have been very strongly influenced by the electronica scene, along with the other groups of Morr Music.

Markus and Michael Acher formed the group together with Martin Messerschmidt in Weilheim, near Munich. In 1990 they recorded their self-titled debut The Notwist, a grunge-metal oriented LP. 1992 saw the release of Nook, which has an indie rock sound, while their 1995 album 12 contains their first flirtation with electronica. Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) joined the group in 1997. Shrink, released in 1998, is a jazz-electro-rock album. The album Neon Golden (released in 2002) put them on the map for American listeners.

In 2003 the band started their own record label Alien Transistor and released a soundtrack for the movie Lichter by Hans-Christian Schmid. On September, 6th 2004 the EP Solo Swim came out, a collaboration between The Notwist, Console and Klimek, which is also the soundtrack for the documentary Kanalschwimmer by Jörg Adolph. Both EPs are only available on vinyl as is the latest EP by Rayon (Markus Acher), released in spring 2006.

Some of The Notwist's songs have been remixed by Four Tet, Manitoba, Console, Loopspool, and others. Singer Markus Acher collaborated with Anticon rapper/producer Alias on the song Unseen Sights.

The Notwist recently formed a supergroup with Themselves named 13 & God, whose eponymous debut was released in 2005. Other acts in which members of The Notwist are participating include Village of Savoonga, Tied & Tickled Trio, Lali Puna, Ms. John Soda, Potawatomi, Alles wie Groß, Ogonjok, Rayon, 3 Shades of Blues, Hometrainer, Bolzplatz Heroes, Alien Ensemble, and Schweisser.

In 2006, Messerschmitt left the band on friendly terms. Markus Acher stated that "it just didn't work anymore".

The Devil, You + Me and was released in Europe in May, 2008. On June 17, 2008 the album was released in North America on Domino Records.

2014 saw the release of Close to the Glass released in the US on Sub-Pop.

http://www.notwist.com

Members

* Markus Acher - guitar, vocals
* Michael Acher - bass
* Mecki Messerschmidt - drums
* Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) - programming

Consequences
The Notwist Lyrics

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You're the color
You're the movement and the spin
Never
Could it stay with me the whole
Day long
Fail with consequence
Lose with eloquence and smile
I'm not in this movie

I'm not in this song
Never

Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love

You're the color
You're the movement and the spin
Never
Could it stay with me the whole day long
Fail with consequence
Lose with eloquence
And smile
You're not in this movie
You're not in this song
Never

Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love

Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love

Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love

Overall Meaning

The Notwist's song Consequence is a mesmerizing piece of music that captures the essence of love in a unique way. The singer is talking to his partner, describing how they are the color, movement, and spin of his world, and he can't get enough of it. However, he acknowledges that this feeling cannot stay with him for the whole day but insists on failing with consequence, losing with eloquence, and smiling in the process. He then emphasizes that he is not in this movie, not in this song, which can be interpreted as rejecting the idea of a scripted love story in which he's just a character.

The singer then repeats the line "Leave me paralyzed, love. Leave me hypnotized, love" over and over again, emphasizing how he wants to be stuck in this state of love, unable to move on from this moment. The word "paralyzed" may be an unusual choice for describing love, but it adds a layer of complexity to the emotions involved, implying that being in love is not always easy or freeing.

In summary, The Notwist's Consequence is a beautiful yet melancholic song that explores the different layers of love, including its intensity, power, and complexity.

Line by Line Meaning

You're the color
You bring color to my life

You're the movement and the spin
You represent change and excitement

Never
I never want to lose you

Could it stay with me the whole day long
I wish I could keep this feeling all day

Fail with consequence
I am willing to accept the consequences of failing as long as I try

Lose with eloquence and smile
I will gracefully accept a loss and keep a positive attitude

I'm not in this movie
I don't feel like I belong here

I'm not in this song
I don't feel like I fit in with this situation

Leave me paralyzed, love
I want to be so captivated by you that I am unable to move

Leave me hypnotized, love
I want to be completely entranced by you

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Markus Acher, Michael-Anton Acher

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mjperalta1812

2y↑11

You're the colour
You're the movement and the spin
Never could it stay
With me the whole day long
Fail with consequence
Lose with eloquence and smile
I'm not in this movie
I'm not in this song
Never leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
You're the colour
You're the movement and the spin
Never could it stay
WIth me the whole day long
Fail with consequence
Lose with eloquence and smile
You're not in this movie
You're not in this song
Never
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love

All comments from YouTube:

@miaoyibo

1y↑35

2023 and still love this song. 🥰

@a.hazwan8373

6y↑224

I swear, this masterpiece has to be strong contender for one of the most underrated songs ever.

@lukalegin846

You've said it :)

@jenniferlym9652

Beautiful song ❤

@peacefullystrivingoversurv9411

I just dont ....no cant understand how it has 100 dislikes..tf

@Soundofsilver2007

This and Distortions by Clinc

@user-rr5pl2uh1z

24w

mary - kate olsen

@chelsmac3179

3y↑72

My dad passed away in 2008. This song helped me fall asleep when I couldn’t and gave me so much comfort during the hard times that followed. It’ll always be special to me.

@culture4519

It doesn’t get easier. but hey, can’t have sweet without the bitter

@Cheesecakeyo

19w

It doesn’t get easier, but you’ll eventually adapt. The laws of physics says “Energy cannot be created nor destroyed.” He’s still around. Just in a different form. ❤️

@erica.casimira

3y↑42

First heard this from PUSH in like 2009?? Big fan of postal service squarepusher death cab, boards of canada and all....and this song will forever have a place in my heart.....11 years later

@Angelsp1112

2y↑6

I also first listened to the song in PUSH and I’ve been obsessed ever since. But it took me a while to find the song

@mercedesflores638

2y↑2

@@Angelsp1112 I heard from the trailer movie Shopgirl (2005)

@behemothck

9w↑1

Nick x Kira scene!

@trayvoncampbell6495

1y↑9

I remember this song from "Push"

@arao3591

2y↑6

PUSH - can't go back since hearing it from this movie 💙

@paguenodris3415

1y↑5

16 years liking this song I deserve a medal

@mariaparise6823

4y↑320

In 2020 who still listen this song? 👍

@wallacewizard3934

4y↑5

Me!

@monirulalam1035

4y↑6

yep, you're not alone <3

@ursulagladyssa3086

4y↑1

yassss!

@oscarfernandez5235

Ahuevooooo

@dylanlanny

4y↑3

Me of course

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@Junkazama1

7y↑147

Its 02:45am and I realised I can only listen to this song in the AM. It makes me think and feel so deeply. My life was completely different when I first heard this song, and when I look back it brings back so many memories.

@arno123l123d

6y↑7

I feel you

@TengoKH

3y↑1

I feel you ❤️

@Silberns

3y↑3

Hello, I feel your comment in my soul. The exact same thing happens to me. My life changed so much. The first time I listened to this song I was in a very dark place, with dark people around me, a world of hurt and bad feelings. I adore this song and I feel so much, and think so much whenever I listen to this song. Your comment brings me comfort.

@ceciliamorales2963

4y↑30

This song makes me feel many things I can’t even describe , and I don’t even know why do I start getting flashbacks and good memories into my mind, or just imagine divine moments I haven’t even lived yet...

@user-dk4ui1cp9x

3y↑17

been listening to this since 2009. one of the best songs. so underrated

@dejaporter7338

2y↑2

Same🥴

@nashflorezame

2y↑4

2022. Who's still listening? hope this song blows up, it would be nice if the new gen could hear it ❤

@jenniferlym9652

4y↑12

Most underrated beautiful song

@oliverarndt8405

13w↑2

2024. Most emotional song I ever heard/felt. So much connected to a big love in my life which passed away two years ago. Life goes on, music stays forever. RIP Sabine

@carpe..

🙌🫶

@MrTheChef666

2y↑2

2022. 15 Jahre Indie hören, viele schöne Zeiten, viele schwere Verluste, dem Tod meist näher als dem Leben,.. Und endlich finde ich dieses grandiose Stück Musikgeschichte <3

@flapjack4845

3y↑29

Color, movement and spin are terms used to describe the qualities of subatomic particles. You're not everything; you're everything that makes up everything.

@briceidacordova7625

3y↑5

Appreciate it!! I have no idea of that.

@tanimoe2747

2y↑2

I love that

@jakehuang3545

2y↑35

It's a crime that this masterpiece is still under a million views after 10 years

@shaftlamer

Proves your poor taste 😂

@itrabos

1y↑1

@@shaftlamer Don't repeat what your father told to you mother when he saw you for the first time please.

@shaftlamer

@@itrabos oh did you get butthurt because I told you the obvious?

@RHVali38

48w

Ikr this is crazy

@RHVali38

48w

@@shaftlamer clear ur heart bro chill its just a song

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@pietromattiatedesco7147

5y↑106

Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo❤

@samuelezinzeri1998

4y↑2

Un trio stupendo. Film comico ma anche emozionante/romantico allo stesso tempo... Canzone emozionante e film bellissimo (Appunto: Tu la conosci Claudia?). Che emozioni...

@valentinagalimi4917

Tu la conosci Claudia

@joannabenavidez2920

2y↑14

This song reminds me of my late service dog, Zieke. He was everything to me. The color, the movement, and the spin can be interpreted as the Earth or any planet. Zieke was the entire universe to me.

@nalinnawani8570

Oh no. Sorry for your loss. Hope you're doing well now!

@joannabenavidez2920

2y↑1

@@nalinnawani8570 Thank you so much. Your comment comes at such a good time. It’s been 2 years and I still struggle missing him. I know he is no longer suffering or in pain, but the grief is with me. Either way I refuse to let go of him even if it hurts. Thank you again for your comment 💕

@nalinnawani8570

@@joannabenavidez2920 I think grief of losing a loved one never goes away, we just somehow learn to live with it. Part of loving someone is feeling the emptiness they leave us with.

@joannabenavidez2920

@@nalinnawani8570 very insightful. And somehow this validated my pain too. Thank you angel 😇 in disguise. Your willingness to show you care came at a time I have been down and it was one of the things that made me perk up some Thank you 🙏🏻

@nalinnawani8570

@@joannabenavidez2920 Haha no you're too kind!

@Jasmine-fg9nh

4y↑8

No joke the scene between Brando n Fabio brought me here. So, soo beautiful

@mallu.f

Me too

@natcos4730

Perfect choice of music

@kalyanimadathilkatt3048

Me too!!

@x3francyx3

12y↑47

what a song!!! underrated..so underrated

@ernestojosecalvoestevez199

You are so right.

@ernestojosecalvoestevez199

I hope your account is still alive

@crimson1260

40w↑3

2023 and still hitting hard

@Sophietia

8y↑51

This is the first time I have heard this band, wow lovely.

@arnoldosoares3194

And probably also the last one

@ML-ke8uv

2y↑7

2022 still criminally underrated

@brentonvaughan9157

2y↑6

Still feeling this in 2022

@uniunissa

3y↑7

2021 still hits hard. Been listening to this always after break ups etc. Great song.

@gtafreak9000

4y↑26

This song reminds me of my childhood best friend, as weird as it sounds. All y'all think of your ex's I think of him, he introduced me to The Notwist and he passed away last Month. I will always think of him when I listen to them. RIP Sam G.

@neighborsonthemoon1777

3y↑2

Praying for you brother

@gtafreak9000

3y↑1

@@neighborsonthemoon1777 Much Appreciated Brother

@carloleoni4843

2y↑5

2022 people with good taste in music???

@jonathonvanmaastricht2360

3y↑18

2021 and this is still one of my favorite songs.

@mariien12

5y↑29

I still come back to you at 3am.
With the lights off.

@Silberns

3y↑1

I feel this.

@sidilidili

52w↑3

I came to this song in a modern interpreted theater performance of Romeo and Juliet back in 2005/06 so cool to listen to it again now and so beautiful to read through the comments and see what an impact the song has had on everyone’s life ❤️🙏 love it 🥰🥰🙏🙏 so much

@miho8803

3y↑5

Still playing this year 2021 💕

@mikevinny9715

8y↑102

When you pick up on a song in a movie , years later still with ya .... that is music 😊

@okasionals4613

8y↑11

push man miss it

@xxaperfectlygoodheartxxx2906

8y↑2

+Okasional S yes...

@TheRohnjackson

5y↑2

Even though you don't remember the movie.

@shiann261

2y↑3

i love push i swear i keep tweeting them to make another one

@areejs7307

1y↑1

Push havent found another movie/show like it!! 😢

@marcusrelyea-perry1498

4y↑16

This song to me...is exactly what it feels like to be in love with someone

@GhyMonster

5y↑50

BABY 2019

@codynicol7327

Haha yes

@blaustein_autor

2y↑1

Usually when I listen to a new song, especially if its recommended to me by someone else (in contrast to: I randomly found it), I have to "get used to it", i.e. listen to it a couple of times before it really gets through to me.
But this one immediately did it for me. Great piece.

@arielbacharimon

4y↑8

I cry every time I hear this song

@hdgaiqnwknz6032

3y↑10

Who’s here in 2021

@papiviky

4y↑5

This song makes feel so heartbroken 🥺

@cordaro123

9y↑44

Heard this song on the movie push had to check it out

@lexxjhim

2y↑2

So so so soo underrated!! Got some great memories with this song here 💛🧡💛

@LorainneQ

12y↑14

one of the best songs ever and only 10,265 views .

@rabehelkerchaoui4850

3y↑2

Al, John and Jack brought me here 💕

@spacey_babe9950

2y↑3

This is what falling in love feels like

@bykensondestine956

10y↑38

I want to cry.

@TheRohnjackson

5y↑2

Bykenson Destine then go to your mom

@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.

5y↑4

@@TheRohnjackson , then give him a shoulder. You're man enough to let another man get out horrible things at the expense of some water on your shirt that'll dry in minutes and took decades to make.

@mirwurscht7515

6y↑5

I'm normally into heavy metal, but the notwist and this piece especially have helped me through so many hard times that I just can't not love them

@samuelezinzeri1998

4y↑9

Stupenda... Emozionante...
Mi piace molto e sono venuto qui grazie al film di Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo: "Tu la conosci Claudia?". Un film vecchio ma stupendo. Comico ma anche emozionante allo stesso tempo. Una storia d'amore tra marito e moglie e quando il marito lo viene a sapere... I dispetti che fa spaccando il disco ecc ahaha.. Cose che farei anch'io eh.. Perchè mi devo tipo ribellare e fartela pagare il più possibile... Ma molto emozionante quel film. Adoro molto. Mi emoziono anche sentendo questa canzone e vedere quel film... Che cosa fa l'amore...

Sono bravissimi tutti e 3 eh! Però il mio preferito è Giovanni.
Mi ricorda anche la mia infanzia quel film e mi fa ricordare quando ero piccolo, quando andavo a scuola... I bei tempi. Mi emoziona. E che vorrei tanto un amore reciproco. Un amore vero. Con sentimenti veri. E no sempre una che mi illude... Che mi ama per poco e poi ciao... Lacrime

@313PH4N7H34R7

5y↑3

Left me hypnotized...

@WJJ1961

20w

What a beautiful chunk of noise. Superb.

@matthewheben6161

3y↑2

I love this song. The first time I heard it was during a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Vienna Burgtheater around 10 years ago. It went with the mood of the play and added to it so incredibly well. I had to google the song afterwards and I'm glad I did.

@trevorreiddesign

2y↑1

2022 still rocking this track!

@kristiancarvajal413

7y↑18

I would really LOVE to know whos idea it was and how they found out about this band to include this beautiful song into a really underrated movie. Ive always thought push was an awesome movie ever since It first came out. Chris Evans did an awesome job In that movie. It wasnt until I FINALLY bought Push on dvd that I of course heard this song and as soon as I did I listened to EVERYTHING Notwist. Highly recommended band for any Indietronica fan. Thank you Notwist for this song and thank you to the entire cast of push and whoever Included this songX)

@suhanisrivastava6243

3y↑4

2021 anyone? 😭❤

@louisenilsson4731

10y↑38

love this song so much since i saw PUSH

@ahmedejaz

3y↑2

2021 anyone? this never gets old for me. i come around after few days. This is Bliss

@anastasya445

I love this song too! It feels like a paradise (kingdom of heaven) for me, far away from all pain and evil.

@humanarerealmonster6799

11w

2024 and still love with this song 😌

@quebon2

12y↑1

One of my very favorite albums of the last decade. Very underrated.

@fabiopanza2370

18w

2023... Always wonderful

@nemozteca

7y↑2

Wow, the perfect way to start my morning. Thank you Judie.

@introverted44

2y↑1

2022 still listening 😭✨

@alexmh6131

5y↑4

Its funny how your mood can effect your taste in music, I usually listen to drum and bass, but every now and then it's nice to just slow down and listen to some deep music like this

@CliqueByteGang

3y↑53

"Sisi, guardi, ho proprio deciso: smetto la terapia."
"Ma è proprio sicuro?"
"Ma sì! Oramai non ne sento più il bisogno e non è solo perché mi sono innamorato, mi sento proprio cambiato: ho dei nuovi amici, esco, mi fido delle persone."

@giuseppeprovenza8774

3y↑3

Grazie.

@Marco-wc5sd

3y↑2

Tu la conosci Claudia.Film. Alo Giovanni e Giacomo

@salvatoresantoro94

2y↑4

"Ehi senta nino, ma il tassametro é a norma?"

@giorgiosacchi7181

2y↑3

Vai all'aeroporto, ogni tanto
Intendo é libero?
Liberissimo...liberissimo

@gautin2274

5y↑5

E' Libero ?..........Liberissimo...

@mjperalta1812

2y↑11

@HorztlEfrshng

3y↑1

Still listening in 2021🙌🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🙌🏻

@afrausto8107

7y↑14

5 years later🎧❤️😍 I love this song

@robgrassi790

first time hearing it.... ever....loop...loop...loop

@trinhson1035

3y↑8

bruh i’ve never listen to this song before but i feel like i know this

@sheelescissors8742

0.0

@mariotau1

5y↑6

capolavoro,

@lil73baby78

It’s hard for me to pick a favorite anything but this has definitely remained my favorite song since 2009

@raishaizzati194

5y↑73

2019? Anyone???

@solotutoriales9421

4y↑2

Gracias por existir... Eres el mejor 🧡

@nicolasgroe7819

8y↑38

Listening to this while you high is chilling as fuck

@amandaelainewinn

7y↑2

hell yeah

@dejaporter7338

I know right

@munmoonghosh5335

I am here in 2024
<3 Working from Home and very much enjoying this song <3

@marcelabelen5323

6y↑6

Amo el tema y la melodia es sublime 💓💕💗💋💘 !!!!!

@ernestojosecalvoestevez199

Y siempre lo será.

@heisenberg5648

9y↑8

just cry and remember this girl!

@kalebstuart3083

2y↑1

Still perfect.

@charmsingh4045

9y↑5

LOVE THIS SONG <3 Repeat Forever!

@htassos

39w↑1

2023 , 53 years ❤

@muchim1984

5y↑1

just heard this playing at a restaurant, hadn't heard it in years. what a nostalgia rush

@walt3287

3y↑2

Had to come back !

@elenabailaalbrizzi

5y↑2

Immense gratitude for sharing it !! ✩ it is hypnotic

@everlynmoreira8621

3y↑3

Só faltou por essa versão no Spotify

@leonscottkennedy1572

1y↑1

Like acá en mi cora!!!👌

@7ens3nButt0n

5y↑2

i first listened to this song in the movie 'Push' which i got from my local dvd rental shop. it closed down shortly after and so Push always remains the last dvd i ever rented. talking about consequence....

@je3877

2y↑1

I binge on this song.

@prairievintage

21w

"You're the colour, You're the movement and the spin" 💥Ah fak yes. Took me 42 years to feel what this line is all about. And yes, he most certainly is🌻🌻🌻🙏

@herafarooq6347

19w

And it's about?

@prairievintage

19w

@herafarooq6347 the type of unconditional love that you start seeing that someone you love so deeply that you start seeing them in everything in your life happening around you, even when you are not with them. You only see oneness in humanity. Once your heart has been open there is no separation consciousness. Conditioned love was always just attachment love which is not even in the same realm. ☀️🌻🙏

@prezshaka

8y↑2

awesome one of my favorite

@Pablanoid

8y↑81

Aldo giovanni e giacomo got me here

@MohammedHousedNoor

9y↑5

love this song it is so peaceful it make me sleep

@thaliagrace7231

3y↑8

2021?

@LAITH.ALASMAR

8y↑4

awesome ❤

@signorinacarota9473

5y↑1

you're the color, you're the movements and the spin...

@enishi_1185

2y↑3

I heard this from a scene with Chris Evans and Camilla Belle. (PUSH 2009) 🎉

@sassnitz100

Valentina leaved me breathless!! 💕❤️😘🤟

@SafeHaven-qh7qo

7y↑14

i'm gonna push that like button :)

@amnahamid886

AYY

@TheSolitary1

5y↑1

Yayy, I found it! Just heard this song on a movie and loved it😍😍😍

@elessandraoliveira7696

4y↑2

Escutei essa música na série baby e me apaixonei por ela, essa vibe da música calma a batida nossa simplesmente amei.

@jamesrobertarchbald6357

9y↑5

i watched push loved it and never even actually caught that there was a good song in there so well done ..................anyway.......Couldn't stay with me the hole...day through ......not only all this but i can tell you waht i feel the backwords are if someone wants....

@rinafilms1563

22w

I was going through a heartbreak in 2015 and for some reason I listened to this song a lot. Sadly, 8 years later, another heartbreak and here I am again.
I'm the color, I'm the movement and the spin. I am. I am the one that has control over my life. Only I can make it work.

@LebenAufKnien

5y↑202

Baby Season 2 anyone???

@odiijdg9415

5y↑1

wvndrlst yes.

@bordeaux3961

5y↑9

Me :)and i hope so badly that brando and fabio get together dude:((( the ending literally killed me

@me-5797

5y↑1

Meeeee😂

@trammai4676

5y↑3

I'm waiting for season 3 :(

@me-5797

5y↑1

@@trammai4676 me too, but I think we will have to wait for one year

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