History
In 1991, Umbra et Imago were created as a side-project of The Electric Avantgarde. In the following year, the two bands were still existing alongside. There were plans for The Electric Avantgarde to change its style to death metal, but those were soon dropped.[1] The band dissolved and was later reformed as Dracul so that Umbra et Imago became Mozart's main project.
In 1992 Umbra et Imago played their first stage shows, where visual effects played an important role. While the band's style was still dominated by electronic influences, there were frequent appearances of guest musicians such as Peter Heppner of Wolfsheim. The band began to develop an eccentric image and they were known for their fancy concerts . Umbra et Imago polarized critics and were even publicly criticized.[citation needed] In the same year, their album Träume, Sex und Tod was published, one year later Infantile Spiele was released.
As their album tracks often exceeded lengths of 10 minutes, they were unsuited for play in discothèques and were not included to DJs' programs. Because of that, Umbra et Imago created a remix of their song "Erotica" which they called ZöllerMussEsSpielen Mix (Zöller Must Play It Mix), referring to Michael Zöller, a resident DJ of Bochum's Zwischenfall discothèque. Despite its length, "Gothic Erotic" from the 1993 album Infantile Spiele remained the band's best known song.
In 1995, Michael Gillian and Torsten B. left the band, followed by Nail soon after. They were replaced by Lutz Demmler und Alex Perin. With the change in the line-up came a change in style. The music shifted towards guitar sounds and was expanded by hard rock elements on the album Gedanken eines Vampirs. This change was completed in 1996 with the album Mystica Sexualis, which was now gothic metal.[2] During live shows, the band would have fetish models on stage, founding their current stage concept. The 1997 maxi single Kein Gott und keine Liebe saw an increase in Neue Deutsche Härte elements and Umbra et Imago were compared to bands such as Rammstein.[3]
In 2003, guitarist Freddy Stürze left the band but joined them in 2011 again.
According to their official website, Opus Magnus, published in 2010, was Umbra and Imago's final studio album while a new DVD with live material and old songs will be released in 2011.
Work and appearance
Stage show at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen in 2014
From the beginning, Umbra et Imago have been a concept band picking up Sigmund Freud's idea that sexuality was the center of our being. They processed sadomasochistic fantasies through their cynical lyrics. According to the band, this theme was chosen because it represents the most intellectual form of sexuality.
The lyrics by Umbra et Imago are dominated by a warped, subliminal humour, criticism of human society's flaws[5] and cynical self-irony. The clichés dealt with thereby and their exaggerated depictions polarize the meaning of the band. Sexuality is major component of the concept but is no longer dominating.[4]
Their stage shows are still infamous, incorporating BDSM acts and complex pyrotechnics into their live shows.[6]
Lutz Demler has eventually become the producer of Umbra et Imago and other bands.
Lieber Gott
Umbra Et Imago Lyrics
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und geb euch den Wiederschein.
Ich seh den Weg der Welt genau,
will gut und muss doch boese sein.
Freude will ich trinken.
Ich sauge deine Liebe ein.
Die Welt laesst mich ins Dunkel sinken.
Einen Mensch will ich haben,
der mich aufrecht liebt.
Ich sehe einen toten Koerper,
der da blutend auf der Strasse liegt.
Einen Mensch will ich haben,
der mich aufrecht liebt.
Ich sehe einen toten Koerper,
der da blutend auf der Strasse liegt.
Lieber Gott,
mach mich hart fuer diese Welt,
und toete den Verstand der mich quaelt.
Lieber Gott,
warum laesst Du mich dies Elend seh'n,
und warum laesst du meinen Schmerz nicht vergeh'n?
LIEBER GOTT!
Ein kaltes Fuehlen deiner Hand,
ein Laecheln, dass mich nicht mehr waermt.
Obwohl schon tausendmal erduldet,
hab ich nichts dazugelernt.
In hundertfacher Ausgeburt,
habe ich das Leid erlebt,
erzeugt von einer Menschenheit,
die am Rand des Abgrundes steht.
Ich glaube noch immer an die Welt,
die ewig ihre Runden zieht.
An eine Liebe die mir bleibt,
egal was auch geschieht.
Ich glaube noch immer an die Welt,
die ewig ihre Runden zieht.
An eine Liebe die mir bleibt,
egal was auch geschieht.
Lieber Gott,
mach mich hart fur diese Welt
und toete den Verstand der mich quaelt.
Lieber Gott,
warum laesst Du mich dies Elend sehn
und warum laesst du meinen Schmerz nicht vergeh'n?
Lieber Gott,
mach mich hart fur diese Welt
und toete den Verstand der mich quaelt.
Lieber Gott,
warum laesst Du mich dies Elend sehn
und warum laesst du meinen Schmerz nicht vergeh'n?
LIEBER GOTT!
The lyrics to Umbra Et Imago's song "Lieber Gott" reflect on the struggles of the world and the pain that the singer is experiencing. The first verse talks about how the singer absorbs everything they see and reflects it back to others, but despite wanting to do good, they feel they must also be cruel. The singer then expresses their desire for joy and love, but feels they are sinking into darkness and will always be lonely. The next verse talks about the singer's desire for someone to love them for who they are, but they see a dead body bleeding on the street, which adds to their sense of despair.
The chorus, addressed to God, asks for strength to face the harshness of the world and for release from the mental and emotional pain the singer is experiencing. The verses that follow discuss the singer's belief in the world and the idea of love that will remain even in the face of pain and suffering. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's plea to God for relief from their pain and the harsh realities of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Was ich seh das saug ich auf, und geb euch den Wiederschein.
I observe everything around me, internalize it, and reflect it back to you.
Ich seh den Weg der Welt genau, will gut und muss doch boese sein.
I understand the world's path but struggle to do good while being forced to do evil.
Freude will ich trinken. Ich sauge deine Liebe ein.
I want to experience joy and absorb your love.
Die Welt laesst mich ins Dunkel sinken. Ich werde stets einsam sein.
The world drags me into darkness and loneliness will always be my fate.
Einen Mensch will ich haben, der mich aufrecht liebt. Ich sehe einen toten Koerper, der da blutend auf der Strasse liegt.
I crave for someone who loves me for who I am, but all I see is death and violence on the streets.
Lieber Gott, mach mich hart fuer diese Welt, und toete den Verstand der mich quaelt.
God, make me strong enough for the world and rid me of mental anguish.
Lieber Gott, warum laesst Du mich dies Elend seh'n, und warum laesst du meinen Schmerz nicht vergeh'n?
God, why do you let me see this suffering and why can't you make my pain go away?
Ein kaltes Fuehlen deiner Hand, ein Laecheln, dass mich nicht mehr waermt. Obwohl schon tausendmal erduldet, hab ich nichts dazugelernt.
Your touch feels cold and your smile no longer warms me. Despite enduring this a thousand times, I haven't learned anything.
In hundertfacher Ausgeburt, habe ich das Leid erlebt, erzeugt von einer Menschenheit, die am Rand des Abgrundes steht.
I have experienced pain in countless forms, brought about by a humanity on the brink of destruction.
Ich glaube noch immer an die Welt, die ewig ihre Runden zieht. An eine Liebe die mir bleibt, egal was auch geschieht.
I still believe in a world that keeps spinning and a love that remains unwavering no matter what happens.
Lieber Gott, mach mich hart fur diese Welt und toete den Verstand der mich quaelt.
God, make me strong enough for the world and rid me of mental anguish.
Lieber Gott, warum laesst Du mich dies Elend sehn und warum laesst du meinen Schmerz nicht vergeh'n?
God, why do you let me see this suffering and why can't you make my pain go away?
Lieber Gott, mach mich hart fur diese Welt und toete den Verstand der mich quaelt.
God, make me strong enough for the world and rid me of mental anguish.
Lieber Gott, warum laesst Du mich dies Elend sehn und warum laesst du meinen Schmerz nicht vergeh'n?
God, why do you let me see this suffering and why can't you make my pain go away?
LIEBER GOTT!
OH GOD!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUTZ DEMMLER, MANUEL MUNZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-tv6ni9kd5n
Жаль что не могу поставить 1000 лайков за просмотр, 1 просмотр 1 лайк, супер бомба я вас ❤😊❤❤❤
@user-oz8xc9vt7e
Umbra Et Imago, вы - супер!!!🖤
@MultiMoona
Der gitarist ist der hammer..ich krieg ne gänsehaut
@ldmtag
Maybe it's just this song, but it made me wonder if the bald dude even can sing. He probably can since in this genre there's no big money like in popular music, nobody in metal can afford not having any talent, but why both live videos I found sound so bad?
@MakisNachtmarMakisDark
This band is so perfect that I do not need to say anything! The song says it all !
@petrusdecourtrai
try the version with Peter Heppner... even more perfect :)
@UmbraetImago_official
Thanks for this flowers...greetings mozart
@stephaniebittel83
Dieses Lied hab ich gehört als mein Grossvater gestorben ist 😥
Lieber Gott, mach mich hart für diese Welt und töte den Verstand, der mich quält... Lieber Gott, warum lässt du mich dieses Elend sehn und warum lässt du meinen Schmerz nicht vergehen...
@tutty9696
One of my favs Umbra et Imago's song...
@Polarstern293
sehr schönes Lied; beeindruckend das Feuer der Seele