They made special clothes, often big haute-couture-like dresses and used effects like fake blood, make-up, confetti, and various stage designs. Among their special shows was the one at the Swedish Arvikafestivalen 2007, where they made a dystopian performance in three acts with short novel films, produced only for this show, in between the acts. They made extraordinary photo shoots, like the studio photo with Princess surrounded in feathers and Pearl with paint dripping on his chest, all set up for one second moment with the premise of not using Photoshop.
They had several hits, the best known “Tar Heart ” has been named as one of the smartest marketing ideas during the Myspace era, when it was tagged on an early leak of the knife's “Silent Shout” (2006) under the name “F as in knife”, and became a big mystery until it was explained that it actually was a Zeigeist song named “Tar Heart”. Pitchfork Media listed the leaked demo of “Tar Heart” as one of the best songs 2006 on their yearly “Top 100 tracks of..."
In the same time as they declared their all-of-a-sudden split up, they released their last single, a cover of Roxette’s first single “Neverending Love”, with their own "Chasing your shadow all around the world" as a B-side. The split up was explained, as so many other fictive and dramatic things by Zeigeist, with a “termination” on their website that they had their personal reasons to “kill her".
Giving You Up
Zeigeist Lyrics
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And fell right back into your love
I lay intoxicated while angels circled high above
Deep in a perfect moment
But when I wake I see reality turn back and bite
Ah, hah-ah hah-ah
Ah, hah-ah hah-ah
Ah, hah-ah hah-ah
Ah, hah-ah hah-ah
Your heartbeats ticking
And your cool starts dripping
And your tongue tied up on the phone
Your backbones breaking
And your smooth starts shaking
Like you can't stand being alone
Your cot starts rocking
Little doubts start knocking
Like the whole worlds slipping away
The tensions killing
But the ride is thrilling
But you can't help going again
What you want is what you don't know
Turn me on and watch your ego
What you want is what you don't need
Stand up when your talking to me
I can't start giving you up
I'm lost without you
Can't stop tickin' the tock
I can't start giving you up
I'm mad about you
Can't stop slipping it off
A girls got to suffer for fashion
She knows what her body can do-ooh-ooh
She finds a man and she makes it her passion
I'm happy trying all the time with a boy like you
I can't start giving you up
Can't stop tickin' the tock
I can't start giving you up
Can't stop slipping it off
I'm lost without you
I'm mad about you
(Your cot starts rocking
Little doubts start knocking
Like the whole worlds slipping away)
I'm lost without you
What you want is what you don't know
Turn me on and watch your ego
What you want is what you don't need
Stand up when your talking to me
The lyrics of Zeigeist's song "Giving You Up" depict the struggle of someone who’s torn between two conflicting emotions. The song begins with the singer giving in to her impulses and falling back into the love she once shared with someone. In that moment, everything feels perfect, and she is intoxicated by the feelings that come with being in love. However, as soon as she wakes up and reality sets in, she is forced to face the fact that things aren't as perfect as they seem.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of how the singer cannot start giving up on the person she loves, despite knowing that it's probably not the best thing for her. She knows she's lost without them and cannot help continuing to seek their love and attention. The bridge of the song describes the pain and stress that comes with being in love and how it can drive a person to the brink of madness.
Overall, "Giving You Up" is a tragic love story that is all too real for many people. It explores the emotional turmoil that comes with being in love, especially when it's not reciprocated. The song is a testament to the fact that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it’s impossible to let go of the person you once loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I lost my head
Last night, I acted impulsively and made a rash decision.
And fell right back into your love
I allowed myself to fall back in love with you.
I lay intoxicated while angels circled high above
I was in a state of euphoria, but this feeling was fleeting.
Deep in a perfect moment
At that time, everything felt perfect.
All at once it feels so right
Everything seems to be going perfectly fine.
But when I wake I see reality turn back and bite
However, when I wake up, I realize that reality is different from my perception, and things are not as good as I thought they were.
Your heartbeats ticking
Your heart is racing.
And your cool starts dripping
You are starting to lose your composure.
And your tongue tied up on the phone
You are struggling to express yourself over the phone.
Your backbones breaking
You are losing your confidence.
And your smooth starts shaking
Your calm and collected demeanor begins to disappear.
Like you can't stand being alone
You seem to be afraid of being alone.
Your cot starts rocking
Your bed starts to move.
Little doubts start knocking
You start to doubt yourself and your decisions.
Like the whole worlds slipping away
You feel as though everything around you is falling apart.
The tensions killing
This stress is too much for me to handle.
But the ride is thrilling
Even though things are tough, I cannot resist the excitement and pleasure that comes with it.
But you can't help going again
I am unable to resist the temptation to do it again.
What you want is what you don't know
You desire something, but you are not sure what it is.
Turn me on and watch your ego
You need me to stroke your ego.
What you want is what you don't need
You desire something, but you do not necessarily need it.
Stand up when your talking to me
Show me respect when you are addressing or talking to me.
I can't start giving you up
I cannot let go of you.
I'm lost without you
I need you to be happy.
Can't stop tickin' the tock
I cannot help but think about you constantly.
I'm mad about you
I am in love with you.
Can't stop slipping it off
I cannot resist giving in to you.
A girls got to suffer for fashion
Girls sometimes have to endure pain to look good.
She knows what her body can do-ooh-ooh
She is aware of her body's capabilities and limitations.
She finds a man and she makes it her passion
She focuses her attention and affection on a particular man.
I'm happy trying all the time with a boy like you
I am content with trying to make this work with you.
Contributed by Blake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
filipepatriani22
The vocals are... unique, and this is incredibly catchy! I really liked it xD
ArtLOVEsU
I love Zeigeist, I wish they did more stuff. I have this song for like 2 years! And it neeeever gets old. SO many memories :)
Ari Martinez
Dejandote ir de mi imaginacion
Anoche perdi mi cabeza dibajando
Y volví a caer en tu pensamiento.
Yo estoy intoxicado mientras ángeles
Rodeado me arriba, abajo con deseo ...
hail kilpt
Haha, a little harsh. I enjoy this cover better than the original :)
Javier Minasan
wow!! nice version, i liked it the rhytmn but the voice is no muy bueno, pero me gusto anyway thanks for sharing it!!!
eTxZombie
I don't know where to find this song. What album is it on?
JE Garcia
wish there was better sound quality
Kelevelin
I would kill for this track in good quality. But no chance of getting it anywhere. That makes me a sad panda.
Polina Holdbrook
Me too :'(
Kate Anderson
ahahahah this is crazy! at first i was just like....wtf? but now i love it haha its still weird though (L)