Unheilig (German for "Unholy") is a German band that features a variety of … Read Full Bio ↴Unheilig (German for "Unholy") is a German band that features a variety of influences including various pop and electronic styles as well as harder, nihilistic hard rock. In 1999, together with Grant Stevens and José Alvarez-Brill (also of Wolfsheim, Joachim Witt, and De/Vision), the foundation for Unheilig came into being from a dark vision of singer Der Graf (born Bernd Heinrich Graf). Their songs have fused heavy guitars, dancable beats, and infectious synth-driven melodies with Der Graf's brooding croon and have met with considerable success.

The band principally consists of Der Graf ("The Count") along with various musical partners. He has been accompanied for live shows with musicians Christoph "Licky" Termühlen, Henning Verlage, and Martin "Potti" Potthoff. The group's debut, 'Phosphor', came out in 2001. Their fans believe that their eclectic style features a very appealing combination of sounds, unlike a lot of bands that play a similar mix of elements, while also giving a nice depth of atmosphere. As well, Unheilg are stylistically connected to the 'dark culture' that has arisen among many of the youth.

Discography

Albums
2001: Phosphor (Phosphorous)
2002: Frohes Fest (Merry Festival)
2003: Das 2. Gebot (The 2nd Order)
2004: Zelluloid (Celluloid)
2005: Gastspiel (Live-Doppel-CD) (Guestplay)
2006: Moderne Zeiten (Modern Times)
2006: Goldene Zeiten (Live-Doppel-CD) (Golden Times)
2008: Puppenspiel (Puppetplay)
2008: Puppenspiel Live - Vorhang Auf! (Live Puppetplay - Curtains On)
2008: Schattenspiel (Puppenspieler Tour Only) (Shadowplay)
2010: Fruhe Werke & Rohe Entwurfe (Early Work & Rough Designs)
2010: Große Freiheit (Large Freedom)
2010: Große Freiheit Live (Large Freedom)
2010: Große Freiheit Winter Edition (Large Freedom)
2010: Zeitreise (Time Travel)
2011: Heimreise (Home Travel)
2012: Lichter der Stadt (City Lights)
2012: Lichtblicke (Light View)
2012: Lichter der Stadt Live (City Lights)
2012: Lichter der Stadt Winter Edition (City Lights)
2014: Alles hat seine Zeit ( All Has Its Time)
2014: Gipfelstürmer (Summit Striker)
2015: Gipfelstürmer Live (Summit Striker Live)
2015: Gipfelstürmer * Live / In Österreich (Summit Striker Live / In Austria)
2015: Unter Dampf, Ohne Strom (Under Steam, Without Electricity)
2016: Danke! Ein Letztes Mal - Live (Thank You! A Last Time - Live)
2016: Von Mensch zu Mensch (From Human To Human)

Maxi singles
2001: Sage Ja! (Say Yes!)
2001: Komm zu mir! (Come to Me)
2003: Maschine
2006: Ich will leben (I want to Live)
2010: Für immer (Forever)
2010: Geboren um zu Leben (Born to Live)
2010: Unter deine Flagge (Under Your Wings)
2012: So wie du warst (As You Were)
2012: Wie wir waren (How We Were)
2012: Lichter der Stadt (City Lights)
2012: Sonne (Sun)
2012: Stark (Strong)
2014: Als wär's das erste Mal (Like It Was The First Time)
2014: Wir sind alle wie eins (We Are All Like One)

EPs
2003: Schutzengel (Guardian Angel)
2004: Freiheit (Freedom)
2006: Astronaut
2008: An Deiner Seite (At Your Side)
2008: Spiegelbild (Mirror Image)

DVDs
2005: Kopfkino (Head Cinema)
2008: Vorhang Auf (Curtains Up)
2009: Sternstunden (Startime)
2010: Grosse Freiheit Live
2011: Heimreise
2012: Lichter der Stadt Live

Official Website: http://www.unheilig.com/

Die Filmrolle
Unheilig Lyrics

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I want love
I want pain
I want hope

Welcome to my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Unheilig's song "Die Filmrolle" are quite introspective and speak to the complexity of human emotion. The first line of the song, "Ich will Liebe" (I want love) acknowledges a universal desire for connection and affection, while the following lines, "Ich will Schmerz" (I want pain) and "Ich will Hoffnung" (I want hope) speak to the contradictory nature of our desire for deeper emotional experiences. This is further emphasized by the song's chorus which declares "Willkommen in meinem Leben" (Welcome to my life), implying that the singer recognizes the complexities within themselves and invites others to understand them as well.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is confronting their past experiences and their impact on their present life. They speak of a "Filmrolle" (film reel) which represents the memories and experiences that have shaped them. The chorus continues to echo this theme, stating that "Ich kann mich nicht mehr drehen" (I can't turn back), indicating a desire to move forward but the weight of past experiences encumbers them.

Overall, "Die Filmrolle" presents a poignant reflection on the nature of human emotion and the complexities of our histories which shape who we are as individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

I want love
I desire to be loved by someone and to give love in return.

I want pain
I am willing to endure emotional pain and suffering in order to feel alive and experience the highs and lows of life.

I want hope
I strive to hold onto the belief that things will get better and that there is something to look forward to in the future.

Welcome to my life
This is an invitation to witness the raw and authentic aspects of who I am, both the good and the bad.

Writer(s): der Graf, Markus Tombuelt Copyright: Fansation M.TOMBUELT & O.REIMANN Gbr

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