Xmal Deutschland was formed in 1980 by Anja Huwe (vocals), Manuela Rickers … Read Full Bio ↴Xmal Deutschland was formed in 1980 by Anja Huwe (vocals), Manuela Rickers (guitar), Fiona Sangster (keyboards), Rita Simon (bass guitar) and Caro May (drums) in Hamburg, Germany. Their first single, "Großstadtindianer" was released a year later on Alfred Hilsberg’s ZickZack label. The band also contributed the to the label compilation Lieber Zuviel Als Zuwenig (ZZ 45). Around this time Rita Simon was replaced by Wolfgang Ellerbrock.

In 1982 the band released the Goth classic "Incubus Succubus". Drummer Caro May left the band and formed a new band, and the vacant drummer position was filled by Manuela Zwingmann the same year. While German audiences were less than receptive at first, a United Kingdom tour opening for the Cocteau Twins resulted in a label deal with independent label 4AD Records. Their debut album, Fetisch and the singles "Qual" and "Incubus Succubus II" were released in 1983, all 3 making the UK Independent charts, even though the band wrote and performed in German.

Manuela Zwingmann left the band after one year, being replaced by Peter Bellendir. This lineup, Huwe/Rickers/Sangster/Ellerbrock/Bellendir proved to be the longest running. 1984 saw the release of the single "Reigen" and the album Tocsin, followed by a world tour through 1985.

The Sequenz EP was essentially a remake of a John Peel session, which had been originally recorded April 30, 1985, and was broadcast May 13, 1985. The EP contained the tracks Jahr Um Jahr II, Autumn (the band’s first English lyrics, apart from brief snatches of English that appeared in Qual, Young Man and Tag für Tag) and Polarlicht but omitted Der Wind, which was played at the Peel sessions.

1986 saw the release of Matador, produced by Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers. Xmal Deutschland also opened for The Stranglers at a concert at Wembley Arena in London. Their follow-up album, Viva was recorded in Hamburg and was released in 1987, followed by the single "Sickle Moon". Viva contains a large number of English lyrics, among others a poem by Emily Dickinson. It was during this time that the band were interviewed by Jamie Meakes for the infamous underground Goth Fanzine 'House Of Dolls'.

After the release of Viva, Manuela Rickers, Fiona Sangster and Peter Bellendir left the group. Anja Huwe and Wolfgang Ellerbrock continue to work with Frank Z. (Abwärts) on guitar. Producer Henry Staroste played keyboards, and German studio drummer Curt Cress completed the line-up that would record the 1989 LP Devils and the singles "Dreamhouse" and "I’ll be near you". This also proved to be the last release of Xmal Deutschland, showing a change of direction towards mainstream pop. 1990 saw a few scattered live appearances by the group, but eventually the group split up.

Discography

EP:s and singles:

1981 7" Großstadtindianer - Zick-Zack Schallplatten ZZ 31
1982 12" Incubus Succubus - Zick-Zack Schallplatten ZZ 110
1983 12" Qual - 4AD Records BAD 305
1983 7" Incubus Succubus II - 4AD Records AD 311
1983 12" Incubus Succubus II - 4AD Records BAD 311
1985 7" Sequenz - Red Rhino RRE-1
1985 12" Sequenz - Red Rhino RRET-1
1986 12"/CD The Peel Sessions (30.04.85)- Strange Fruit SFPS017
1986 7" Matador - eXile XMAL 107
1986 12" Matador - eXile XMAL 112
1987 7" Sickle Moon - eXile XMAL 207
1987 12" Sickle Moon -eXile XMAL 212
1989 12" Dreamhouse - Metronome 871543-1
1989 12" I'll be near you - Metronome 889709-1

Albums:

1983 Fetisch
1984 Tocsin
1987 Viva
1989 Devils

Schwarze Welt
Xmal Deutschland Lyrics

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Schwarzer Nebel
Über dir über mir überall über uns
Drückt uns runter
Greift nach uns
Schwarze Welt
Schließt uns ein
Dringt in Häuser und Betten
Schmiegt sich an mit schrecken
Zwingt uns zum verrecken

Schwarzer Nebel schwarzer Nebel
Langsam und mit schmerzen
Kommt der schwarze Tod in unsre Herzen
Schwarze Herzen

Schwarzer Nebel
Über dir über mir überall
Schwarzer Nebel schwarzer Nebel
Schwarze Herzen
Schwarzer Nebel

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Xmal Deutschland's Schwarze Welt paint a picture of a world consumed by darkness and despair. The repeating chorus of "Schwarzer Nebel" (black fog) suggests an all-encompassing and suffocating darkness that hangs over everything and everyone. The use of repetition emphasizes the idea that this darkness is inescapable, and it is affecting everyone, including the singer (who uses both "you" and "me" pronouns throughout).

The second verse suggests that this darkness is more than just a physical fog - it is a metaphor for the depression and hopelessness that can grip people and leave them feeling trapped and helpless ("Drückt uns runter, greift nach uns" - it weighs us down, it grabs hold of us). The line "Schwarze Welt, schließt uns ein" (black world, closes us in) suggests that the darkness is isolating and cuts people off from each other - the world becomes a lonely and alienating place.

The final verse takes a darker turn, as the black fog is no longer just a symbol of depression, but becomes a manifestation of death itself. The line "Kommt der schwarze Tod in unsre Herzen" (the black death comes into our hearts) is particularly chilling, as it suggests that this darkness is not just a temporary state but something that will ultimately destroy us all.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of hopelessness and pervasive despair. The use of the color black throughout the song reinforces this feeling of darkness and negativity.

Line by Line Meaning

Schwarzer Nebel
A metaphor for the darkness and despair that surrounds and overwhelms us

Über dir über mir über uns überall
It is everywhere, surrounding us and pressing in on all sides

Schwarzer Nebel schwarzer Nebel
The repetition reinforces the idea that the darkness is all-consuming and inescapable

Über dir über mir überall
The darkness is not limited to any particular location or person, but affects everyone equally

Schwarzer Nebel schwarzer Nebel schwarzer Nebel
The repetition further emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the darkness

Über dir über mir über uns überall
The darkness is all around us, above us, and within us

Drückt uns runter
The darkness weighs heavily on us, oppressing and crushing our spirits

Greift nach uns
The darkness tries to grab hold of us, to take us into its grasp

Schwarze Welt
The darkness creates a world that is black, joyless, and devoid of hope

Schließt uns ein
The darkness traps and isolates us, cutting us off from the outside world

Dringt in Häuser und Betten
The darkness invades even the most intimate and private spaces, infiltrating our homes and our dreams

Schmiegt sich an mit schrecken
The darkness creeps up on us, surrounding us with terror and fear

Zwingt uns zum verrecken
The darkness forces us into situations where we are unable to survive, and where we are left to die

Langsam und mit schmerzen
The darkness takes its time, creeping in slowly and causing us pain and suffering

Kommt der schwarze Tod in unsre Herzen
The darkness represents death, which enters into our hearts and consumes us

Schwarze Herzen
Our hearts become blackened and corrupted by the darkness

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The darkness causes us to struggle for breath, as if we are suffocating

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Where is ,,Jahr um Jahr''? I can't find lyrics.

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Du bist allein, du bist allein
Wie die Nacht ist dunkel
Kein Stern am Himmel
Nur die weißen Augen folgen deinem Herzschlag
Der Weg ist endlos...

Du bist allein, du bist allein
Wie die Nacht ist dunkel
Kein Stern am Himmel
Nur die weißen Augen folgen deinem Herzschlag
Der Weg ist endlos, endlos, endlos, endlos

Deine weiße Haut leuchtet wie Porzellan
Du bist schwarz wie die Nacht allein...

Deine weiße Haut leuchtet wie Porzellan
Du bist schwarz wie die Nacht allein...

Du findest kein Licht, es gibt keine Sonne
Die Erde...
Kommen nie hoch so wie das Himmelslicht

Du bist allein, allein, allein, allein, allein, allein...

Nur die weißen Augen folgen deinem Herzschlag
Sie zeigen ihre Krallen. Sie reißen dich hinunter

Du fällst, du fällst, du fällst, du fällst, du fällst, du fällst...

Dein Weg ist am Ende...
Dein Weg ist am Ende...

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Über dir über mir über uns überall
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Über dir über mir überall
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Über dir über mir über uns überall
Schwarzer Nebel
Schwarzer Nebel
Über dir über mir überall über uns
Drückt uns runter
Greift nach uns
Schwarze Welt
Schließt uns ein
Dringt in Häuser und Betten
Schmiegt sich an mit schrecken
Zwingt uns zum verrecken
Schwarzer Nebel schwarzer Nebel
Langsam und mit schmerzen
Kommt der schwarze Tod in unsre Herzen
Schwarze Herzen
Schwarzer Nebel
Über dir über mir überall
Schwarzer Nebel schwarzer Nebel
Schwarze Herzen
Schwarzer Nebel
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