When the history of THE RETROSIC started in April 2001 with the release of … Read Full Bio ↴When the history of THE RETROSIC started in April 2001 with the release of PROPHECY, no one could foresee that the first album would already enjoy considerable resonance in the electro scene. To keep full control over his music Cyrus founded his own label TRIBUNE RECORDS, which became RETROSIC’s very own platform from its beginning.

Followed by MESSA DA REQUIEM hardly a year later, the mini album hits the top of the European Alternative Charts. It is celebrated “Record of the Year” of the DUTCH ALTERNATIVE CHARTS (DUC) after three months’ constantly holding the top position. The song GROUND ZERO establishes itself as a club hit overnight skilfully linking hard electronics with an oriental theme. For the first time here, THE RETROSIC is enriched by the classical singing of soprano Zaide who gives the EP its name quoting passages from the requiem by Verdi under the same name.

2002 and the following year also sees the band challenging various remix works for BRUDERSCHAFT, CLAN OF XYMOX and a collaboration with [:SITD:] feat. Cyrus on vocals for the comic-soundtrack ERYNIS with the song DECOY and on the RETROSIC-Remix for LAUGHING STOCK.

Almost two years after MESSA DA REQUIEM, THE RETROSIC's second full-time release is brought to daylight with GOD OF HELL. Harsh arrangements combined with biting vocals remain the immovable centre of THE RETROSIC, now expanding to a fully band line-up behind Cyrus. But the electronic surrounding is meeting more exceptional instrumentalisation than ever before and resulting into an enormous number of established club hits: In THE STORM’s Indian flutes open the album and martial military drums and ethereal boys’ choirs rise in the final part of MANEATER. DRAGONFIRE links industrial elements with wide trombones, whereas ELYSIUM apparently leaves the electronical context completely to make room for Oriental rhythms. It is this song, which again features Zaide’s singing as its centrepiece.

GOD OF HELL´s chosen to become the most successful electro release 2004 at the German Alternative Charts (DAC) and also RETROSIC's first album released in North America.

After 2 years of work the highly-awaited follower to GOD OF HELL will be released in summer 2006. NIGHTCRAWLER will take you on a trip to the inevitable, your fear of the dark – where the creatures of the night hide their faces so that you have never noticed them – until now.

Discography:
2001 – PROPHECY (album)
2002 – MESSA DA REQUIEM (mini-album)
2004 – GOD OF HELL (album)
2006 – NIGHTCRAWLER (album)

Ground Zero
The Retrosic Lyrics

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Try to run
Try to pray
But you won’t get away

Try to hide
Try to fight
But it’s your final day

There is scorn
There is hate
There is no longer faith

There is wrath
There is death
Over Ground Zero

I am made of scorn – and you are the reason why
I blame this country – and you are the reason why
I hate this world – and you are the reason why
That’s the cause, why you’ve got to die

Death over Ground Zero

You won’t die for a reason
You won’t die as a hero

You will die
At Ground Zero

Overall Meaning

The Retrosic's song Ground Zero can be interpreted as an unsettling commentary on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. The lyrics describe the futility of trying to escape a disastrous event, as well as the anger, hatred, and loss of faith that comes with such a catastrophic event. The repeated refrain of "Ground Zero" underscores the idea that this one moment has changed everything, and that the world will never be the same.

The chorus serves as a warning to those who are seen as responsible for the attack. The singer is filled with scorn, anger, and hatred towards people who are blamed for the tragedy. The lyrics suggest that these people will not be seen as heroes or martyrs, but rather as villains who brought about their own demise. The line "you won't die for a reason, you won't die as a hero" seems to emphasize this idea. The final line, "You will die at Ground Zero" is particularly haunting, as it implies that no one is safe from the impact of such an event.

Overall, The Retrosic's Ground Zero is a chilling and thought-provoking song that deals with themes of tragedy, fear, and anger. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of disaster, hate and violence are not the answer.

Line by Line Meaning

Try to run
Attempting to flee the situation

Try to pray
Making a plea for deliverance from the situation

But you won’t get away
One cannot escape the tragic reality of the circumstance

Try to hide
Attempting to conceal oneself from danger

Try to fight
Putting up a struggle against the situation

But it’s your final day
This battle is the last, one's life will be taken

There is scorn
There is anger and disgust

There is hate
There is a strong feeling of animosity

There is no longer faith
The belief in a positive outcome is no more

There is wrath
There is intense anger and retribution

There is death
The outcome will be demise

Over Ground Zero
At or around a specific location of destruction

I am made of scorn – and you are the reason why
My resentment is caused by your actions

I blame this country – and you are the reason why
I hold this nation accountable for your actions

I hate this world – and you are the reason why
I have a deep animosity toward this world because of your actions

That’s the cause, why you’ve got to die
Your actions have led to your demise

Death over Ground Zero
The location of destruction has become a symbol of death

You won’t die for a reason
Your death will not serve a purpose

You won’t die as a hero
Your death will not be remembered as an act of courage or bravery

You will die
Your life will be taken

At Ground Zero
your death will be associated with a place of catastrophic destruction

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Steffen Sonntag

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best album that year, good song, posted it to make it an unforgotten one... my personal favorite song from that album is death means nothing (best version ever) shows, that all is been true and will stay as it is: unforgiven