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/
Schleichfahrt
Unheilig Lyrics
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My light in the deep?
Schaltet die Motoren an,
Wir reisen in ein neues Land.
Ein fremdes Wesen soll dort sein,
Unendlich tief, unendlich weit.
Zwanzigtausend Tonnen Stahl,
Hinunter in die Dunkelheit,
Kein Licht und ohne Geleit.
Schleichfahrt.
Schleichfahrt.
Why can't you see,
My Light in the deep?
Why can't you see,
My Light in the deep?
Schleichfahrt.
Schleichfahrt.
Es geht hinab viel zu schnell,
Überdruck Im Trommelfell.
Die See erdrückt den Atemzug,
Ihr Griff raubt die letzte Luft.
Kein Licht die Tiefe bricht,
Nur der Kurs noch von Hoffnung spricht.
Ich werde niemals den Engel sehn,
Ohne vor meinem Schöpfer zu stehn.
Zu tief...
Why can't you see,
My light in the deep?
Zu tief...
Why can't you see,
My light in the deep?
Why can't you see,
My Light in the deep?
Why can't you see,
My Light in the deep?
Schleichfahrt.
Schleichfahrt.
The song "Schleichfahrt" by Unheilig is a haunting and atmospheric piece that work on two levels. On the surface, it tells the story of a submarine journey that descends deeper into the ocean, where the only companions are darkness and uncertainty. Through the lyrics, the singer describes the sensations and fears experienced during the journey, such as the pressure on the ear drums, the suffocating grip of the sea, and the hopelessness of being lost in the abyss. On a deeper level, the lyrics are a metaphor for spiritual searching and the difficulty of finding one's way in a mysterious and unfathomable universe. The light in the deep could represent a divine presence or a personal conviction that is hard to grasp when surrounded by darkness and doubt.
The song's atmospheric quality is enhanced by the evocative use of language and imagery. The submarine is depicted as a vehicle that "sinks downward into the valley of fate" and the ocean as a force that "crushes the breath" and removes "the last breath of air". The only hope of salvation is the "light in the deep" which represents something greater than oneself that can provide guidance and meaning in the midst of despair and uncertainty.
One interesting fact about the song "Schleichfahrt" is that it was released as a single in 2000 and became an underground hit in Germany. The song was included in Unheilig's first album "Phosphor" which received critical acclaim from Gothic and alternative music fans. The band's lead singer, Der Graf, described the song as one of his personal favorites because of its ambiguous and thought-provoking lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you see,
The singer is questioning why the other person cannot see something important.
My light in the deep?
The singer is referring to a light they possess that is hidden or difficult to see.
Schaltet die Motoren an,
Turn on the engines and prepare to travel to a new land.
Wir reisen in ein neues Land.
They are embarking on a journey to a foreign land.
Ein fremdes Wesen soll dort sein,
There is said to be a foreign creature in the land they are headed to.
Unendlich tief, unendlich weit.
The land they are traveling to is vast and seemingly endless.
Zwanzigtausend Tonnen Stahl,
The weight of the object being transported is extremely heavy.
Sinken abwärts ins Schicksalstal.
The object is descending into a valley of fate, where the future is uncertain.
Hinunter in die Dunkelheit,
The object is being lowered into darkness.
Kein Licht und ohne Geleit.
There is no light and no guidance for the object being lowered.
Schleichfahrt.
The object is traveling slowly and quietly, as if they are sneaking around.
Es geht hinab viel zu schnell,
The object is descending too quickly.
Überdruck Im Trommelfell.
The pressure is affecting the singer's hearing.
Die See erdrückt den Atemzug,
The ocean is overwhelming the singer's breath.
Ihr Griff raubt die letzte Luft.
The ocean's grip is taking away the singer's last bit of air.
Kein Licht die Tiefe bricht,
There is no light breaking through the depths they are in.
Nur der Kurs noch von Hoffnung spricht.
The only hope they have left is the course they are on.
Ich werde niemals den Engel sehn,
The singer believes they will never see an angel.
Ohne vor meinem Schöpfer zu stehn.
They believe they will not see the angel unless they are standing before their Creator.
Zu tief...
They feel they are too deep and in too difficult of a situation.
Schleichfahrt.
The object is still traveling slowly and quietly.
Why can't you see,
The singer is repeating their earlier question.
My light in the deep?
They are again referring to the hidden or difficult to see light they possess.
Why can't you see,
The singer is again repeating their earlier question.
My Light in the deep?
They are still referring to their elusive light.
Why can't you see,
They are repeating their question a third time.
My Light in the deep?
They are asking why the other person cannot understand or see their light.
Schleichfahrt.
The song ends with a final mention of the object's slow and quiet journey.
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
G. Z.
Reminds me of Red Alert
senad schwarz
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Schaltet die Motoren an
Wir reisen in ein neues Land
Ein fremdes Wesen soll dort sein
Unendlich tief, unendlich weit
Zwanzigtausend Tonnen Stahl
Sinken abwärts ins Schicksalstal
Hinunter in die Dunkelheit
Kein Licht und ohne Geleit
Schleichfahrt
Schleichfahrt
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Schleichfahrt
Schleichfahrt
Es geht hinab viel zu schnell
Überdruck im Trommelfell
Die See erdrückt den Atemzug
Ihr Griff raubt die letzte Luft
Kein Licht die Tiefe bricht
Nur der Kurs noch von Hoffnung spricht
Ich werde niemals den Engel sehn
Ohne vor meinem Schöpfer zu stehn
Zu tief
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Zu tief
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Schleichfahrt
Schleichfahrt
senad schwarz
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Schaltet die Motoren an
Wir reisen in ein neues Land
Ein fremdes Wesen soll dort sein
Unendlich tief, unendlich weit
Zwanzigtausend Tonnen Stahl
Sinken abwärts ins Schicksalstal
Hinunter in die Dunkelheit
Kein Licht und ohne Geleit
Schleichfahrt
Schleichfahrt
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Schleichfahrt
Schleichfahrt
Es geht hinab viel zu schnell
Überdruck im Trommelfell
Die See erdrückt den Atemzug
Ihr Griff raubt die letzte Luft
Kein Licht die Tiefe bricht
Nur der Kurs noch von Hoffnung spricht
Ich werde niemals den Engel sehn
Ohne vor meinem Schöpfer zu stehn
Zu tief
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Zu tief
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Why can't you see
My light in the deep?
Schleichfahrt
Schleichfahrt
leuchtendestille
Deine Musik lockt mich aus meiner tiefen Dunkelheit! Ich danke Dir!
blackdamion
absolut geiles lied.
Petra Ankenbrand
Wunderschön - immer wieder :-)
Christine Kauffman
Tolles lied
apollo 007
Er macht tolle Songs, aber man sollte nicht vergessen, vor den schönen Songs machte er Songs die Rammstein nahe kommen. Und diese Songs klingen auch sehr gut.
Sveniful
+Ingo Rampp ja, das stimmt. Ich mochte seine ersten Songs lieber Ingo
Edith Juneau
Gefällt mit total <3
meinsternwunder
Klasse umgesetzt, das mir das gefällt? :-) keine Frage Daumen hoch! lg meinsternwunder