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".
Humanitarianism
Zeigeist Lyrics
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(Walk on your own)
Confident of early scores
(They will be gone)
Waiting is my favourite bore
(Maybe you'll see)
Thwarted love will hurt me more
(Reconcile me)
A million of worse things
Worse than kissing you
An angel with black wings
Will finally prove
That. This. Is. Love
You predict a common end
(Fresh out of lies)
Kiss me make my backbone bend
(Sweet as your cries)
Spread your wings and make a turn
(Make them all see)
Let me feel that angry burn
(In love with me)
A million of worse things
Worse than kissing you
An angel with black wings
Will finally prove
That. This. Is. Love
The opening line of the first verse "Winding is this road of yours" gives the impression of a difficult path that the singer is following and which they attribute to the subject of their attention. The phrase "walk on your own" is a call for the subject of the song to take control and responsibility for their own path. The line "confident of early scores" speaks to the idea that the subject is so sure of their early achievements that they may become complacent and ultimately lose them. The phrase "waiting is my favourite bore" is a play on words. The singer suggests that they enjoy waiting, yet it is still boring. This line perhaps showcases the singer's disinterest in the subject, as they find waiting for them to be tedious. The fourth line "thwarted love will hurt me more" suggests that the singer harbors feelings for the subject and that the idea of their love being blocked will cause pain.
The chorus kicks off with "a million of worse things, worse than kissing you." Here the singer is implying that there are worse things than being involved with the subject of the song. The following line "an angel with black wings will finally prove" is a stark contrast, as angels are typically seen as good and heavenly creatures, while black wings tend to be associated with darkness and negativity. This juxtaposition of good and evil highlights the complicated nature of love and relationships. Finally, the chorus concludes with the line "that. this. is. love" which is a declaration that the singer's feelings for the subject are indeed love.
The second verse begins with a prediction of a "common end" which can be read as a disappointing outcome or the inevitable end of a relationship. The line "fresh out of lies" gives the impression that the subject may have been dishonest and that the singer is now aware of it. The following line "kiss me, make my backbone bend" speaks to the physical attraction that the singer has for the subject. They want to be close to them, physically and emotionally. The phrase "spread your wings and make a turn" is a call to action for the subject to show their true self, to make a change, or to reveal something about themselves that they may have kept hidden. The ending of the song repeats the previous chorus, emphasizing that this love may not be perfect or easy, but it is still love.
Line by Line Meaning
Winding is this road of yours
Your path through life is unpredictable and winding, so you must walk alone and make your own choices.
Confident of early scores
You may feel confident in your youth, but your early successes will not last forever.
Waiting is my favourite bore
I am tired of waiting for someone or something to fill the emptiness in my life, but I still hope for something more.
Thwarted love will hurt me more
Love that is kept from being realized will hurt me more deeply than any other pain.
A million of worse things
There are countless things that could be worse than the pain of losing you or never having loved you.
Worse than kissing you
Even though I long for your touch, there are worse things in the world than never being able to kiss you again.
An angel with black wings
The forces of fate and destiny are not always kind or benevolent, and sometimes even the purest intentions can lead to dark outcomes.
Will finally prove
In the end, the truth of our love will be revealed and judged by the world around us.
That. This. Is. Love.
Regardless of the challenges or obstacles we face, our love is real and enduring.
You predict a common end
You may think you know how this story will end, but I am not bound by your expectations or limitations.
Kiss me make my backbone bend
I desire your love and your touch so much that it weakens me and makes me submit to your power.
Sweet as your cries
The sound of your voice and the emotion in your words is like sweet music to my ears and my heart.
Spread your wings and make a turn
You have the freedom and the power to change your path in life, to take flight and explore new possibilities.
Make them all see
You have the potential to inspire others and change the world around you through your actions and your choices.
Let me feel that angry burn
I long to experience the intense passion and emotion that comes with love, even if it is tinged with anger and pain.
In love with me
Despite everything, I am still hopelessly in love with you and I always will be.
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sean ahmed
I came across this album a week ago after Spotify recommended it. It's absolutely phenomenal and the songs get better as the album proceeds. A MASTERPIECE
Coun† Klows
This is the most beautiful song ever made. It is the sound of Love.
plutie
The best Swedish electronic/pop band there is!!
Carlo Giovannini
GREAT - GREATER THAN OTHER SYNTH POP BANDS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO SAY ... I LOVE THEM ... PITY THEY DO NOT EXIST ANYMORE
Dominika Agnieszka Stańczyk
I love this song
Noga Harari
oh my god. I am so happy I found this band exists, I could cry
quieroirmeaNarnia
Amazing song and outfit! long live and love Zeigeist!
Roland Beaubois
Always listening their songs in 2021... great band ! When do they come back ?
Rosemário Souza
Really, really beautiful!!
comicbknerd
I love this! Dress is killer.