Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber first met in school, and began experimenting with tape machines, Indian music, and poetry lyrics, under the name of Dehli9. After school, Dorfmeister and Huber went their separate ways: Dorfmeister began producing and DJing with Peter Kruder, and Huber worked in the experimental music scene. His compositions were featured by Wiener Festwochen (Private Exile, 2004), Centre Pompidou (Sonic Process, 2002) and Ars Electronica (Radiotopia, 2002) as well as in TV series (C.S.I.: Miami, Sex and the City) and radio (signations for the ORF – Austrian Broadcasting Company).
In 1994, Dorfmeister and Huber released their first 12", entitled "Chocolate Elvis", on Kruder and Dorfmeister's G-Stone label. A string of critically acclaimed albums and remix collections followed - Opera (1996), Suzuki (1999), Dehli9 (2002) J.A.C. (2005) and No Hassle (2009) are considered milestones of the downtempo genre. The musical trademark of Tosca is a cheerful laid-back feel that emanate a warm, and occasionally melancholic atmosphere. The music of Tosca is played in clubs and living rooms, boutiques and wineries alike.
Lots of the singles and their ensuing remixes were released as remix albums - i.e. Souvenirs - The J.A.C. Remixes, Suzuki in Dub, Chocolate Elvis Dubs or the “Fuck Dub” remix collection - and featured on countless compilations. Tosca has performed in live shows in the USA, South America and Europe, including such prominent festivals as Coachella (Palm Springs, USA) and the Ars Electronica Festival (Linz, Austria). In 2001, Tosca was honored with Austria’s Amadeus Music Award as best Pop/Rock group. In 2009 the release of No Hassle saw Tosca move into more ambient soundscapes and the world of live instrumentation. In 2013 their sixth studio album Odeon featuring vocalists Sarah Callier, Rodney Hunter and JJ Jones was released on their longtime home of !K7 Records.
Superrob
Tosca Lyrics
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Time to make my exit from this Fairy Tale
My departure was foreseen
From the very beginning
Assume life of iNSaNiTY
Sayonara
Hello nice to meet you seem familiar have I met you before Goodbye sweetie nice
To see you Ha-
INSaNiTY, the weight of the air is torture
Psychopathy, don't know who I am anymore
INSaNiTY, the illusion of ignorance Captivity, why don′t you take a chance?
INSaNiTY, the weight of the air is torture
Psychopathy, don't know who I am anymore
INSaNiTY
The illusion of ignorance Captivity, try to stop it from corrup-ting
I was never meant to be
This paintings main centerpiece Hidden in a corner My outlines are fading
The Days have turned into Night Darkness has consumed the light Assume life of iNSaNiTY Sayonara Hello nice to meet you seem familiar have I met you before Goodbye sweeetie nice to see you Haven't talked in quite a while
INSaNiTY, the weight of the air is torture
Psychopathy, don′t know who I am anymore
INSaNiTY, the illusion of ignorance Captivity, why don′t you take a chance?
INSaNiTY, the weight of the air is torture
Psychopathy, don't know who I am anymore
INSaNiTY, the illusion of ignorance Captivity, try to stop it from corrupting my heart
Why wont anyone
Notice the torment
This madness is causing
Terror of my own Self-conscious Minds Persecution
I wont survive like this
Sanity, light is peeking through the darkness
Purity, cant feel anymore of the stress
Sanity, Its already fading away Cruelty, there′s things controlling me
INSaNiTY,
The weight of the air is torture Psychopathy, don't know who I am anymore
INSaNiY,
The illusion of ignorance
Captivity, why don′t you take a chance?
INSaNiTY,
The weight of the air is torture Psychopathy,
Don't know who I am anymore
INSaNiTY,
The illusion of ignorance
Captivity, the corruption has taken me
The lyrics of "Superrob" by Tosca describe a person who feels trapped and disconnected from reality. The opening lines indicate that the person is ready to leave behind a life that was like a "Fairy Tale." There is a sense that the person was never meant to be the centerpiece of this painting or story. Throughout the song, the person references their "INSaNiTY" and the "weight of the air is torture." There is an interesting juxtaposition between the person's desire to break free from captivity and their feeling of being controlled by something they can't quite understand. The chorus repeats the line "INSaNiTY, the illusion of ignorance, captivity, why don't you take a chance?" which further highlights this tension.
The song appears to be a commentary on mental health and the struggle to maintain one's sanity in a world that can feel overwhelming and oppressive. The person in the song may be experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or dissociation. The repetition of the chorus suggests that the person is trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and uncertainty. The line "the corruption has taken me" indicates that whatever is causing the person's distress has consumed them completely.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is said and done Everyone has had their fun
All things come to an end and everyone has enjoyed themselves in their own way
Time to make my exit from this Fairy Tale
It is time for me to leave this story behind
My departure was foreseen From the very beginning
I knew all along that I would eventually leave
Assume life of iNSaNiTY Sayonara Hello nice to meet you seem familiar have I met you before Goodbye sweetie nice To see you Haven′t talked in quite a while
I am going into a state of madness, saying hello and goodbye to people I have known before but haven't talked to in a long time
INSaNiTY, the weight of the air is torture Psychopathy, don't know who I am anymore INSaNiTY, the illusion of ignorance Captivity, why don′t you take a chance?
My madness is suffocating, I've lost my sense of self, I am trapped in my ignorance, and I wish someone would help me escape
I was never meant to be This paintings main centerpiece Hidden in a corner My outlines are fading The Days have turned into Night Darkness has consumed the light
I was never supposed to be the center of attention, I am fading into the background, and darkness surrounds me
Why wont anyone Notice the torment This madness is causing Terror of my own Self-conscious Minds Persecution I wont survive like this
No one is noticing how much pain and fear my madness is causing me, and I feel like I am being persecuted by my own mind
Sanity, light is peeking through the darkness Purity, cant feel anymore of the stress Sanity, Its already fading away Cruelty, there′s things controlling me
I am starting to see the light and feel some relief, but my sanity is slipping away and I feel like I am being controlled
INSaNiTY, the weight of the air is torture Psychopathy, don't know who I am anymore INSaNiY, the illusion of ignorance Captivity, why don′t you take a chance?
My madness is still suffocating, I don't know who I am, I am still trapped in my ignorance, and I wish someone would help me escape
Captivity, try to stop it from corrupting my heart
I am pleading to be freed from the corruption that is taking over my heart
Captivity, the corruption has taken me
I am now fully consumed by the corruption and trapped in this madness
Writer(s): Rupert W M Huber, Richard Dorfmeister
Contributed by Sadie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LeuchtmittelSMA
unfuckingly incredible killer tune
@sotirisnikolaidis9667
❤
@Mendymmm
Toscaaaaaaaaa
@goldschmidtleon7616
yeah!!!
@goldschmidtleon7616
<3