In 2001, Sub7even began performing for larger audiences, including events like Rock am Ring, SWR3-Open-Air, and as the opening act for the Böhsen Onkelz at their "Gegen-den-Hass-Benefizkonzert" (Against Hatred Benefit Concert), where proceeds were donated to victims of right-wing extremist violence. That same year, they also released another album titled "Wicked."
At the beginning of 2002, they released the single "Free Your Mind," featuring En Vogue, followed by the release of the album of the same name in mid-year, which debuted at number 50 on the Media Control Charts. In November 2002, the band parted ways with BMG. During the summer of 2002, Sub7even supported Böhse Onkelz on their entire indoor tour. They performed "Nur wenn ich besoffen bin" (Only When I'm Drunk) with the Onkelz at the Dortmund concert.
In early 2003, Sven Fischer and Christian Wolff left the band to pursue their own paths. Initially, the missing musicians were replaced by bassist Rob Protzmann for live performances, but eventually, bassist Kai Lemke joined the band permanently. Christian Wolff currently works as a producer in his own studio in East Frisia and has collaborated with artists such as Exilia, Within Temptation, and 4Lyn.
In October 2004, Sub7even performed as the second opening act at the two Dortmund concerts of the Böhsen Onkelz. Since mid-November, the band was back in the studio recording their album "Love Chains n Rockets." The new album was produced by Stephan Weidner, the bassist of Böhse Onkelz.
In June 2005, Sub7even performed in front of their largest audience to date, with 120,000 people at the Böhse Onkelz farewell festival, "Vaya con Tioz."
However, the collaboration with Stephan Weidner and the appearances as the support band for the Böhsen Onkelz also brought disadvantages for the band, both in the media and from event organizers.
On May 26, 2006, after some delays, their album "Love Chains n Rockets" was released as their first album under the new label 3R by Stephan Weidner. The band presented a completely new image on this studio album, undergoing a radical transformation. Following the departure of keyboardist Chris Wolff, the use of atmospheric sounds was largely abandoned, resulting in a more liberated rock sound.
At the end of 2007, Kai Lemke left the band for "personal reasons." In 2008, PogoTS took his place on stage.
In March 2008, Wirtz released his first album, "11 Zeugen," which was sung in German, unlike his previous work with Sub7even. Initially, only the single "Ne Weile Her" was released from the album. In November 2008, the single "Keine Angst" was released. In 2009, his second album, "Erdling," was released, reaching number 44 on the German album charts. In 2011, his third album, "Akustik Voodoo," was released, which reached number 5 on the German album charts.
Studio albums
Sub7even (2000)
Free Your Mind (2002)
Love Chains n Rockets (2006)
Close Your Eyes
sub7even Lyrics
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Inside your mind?
I'm not amused,
I'm running blind.
I miss your smile,
Your weaPy eyes.
It's all replaced,
Don't try to punish me too long,
A million reasons to go on.
You try to tell me but I can't,
Understand, that it's the end.
Close your eyes,
And try to find the reason why,
You're alive,
Till you end up in a lie.
Hide your tears,
And get away from all your pain;
All your fears,-
You're the only-one to blame.
I still believe,
In what we had.
Don't try to hide,
Don't be so sad.
Forgive me please,
I see it clear.
But now I feel,
The end is near.
The endless pain,
Is blown away.
There's no more sense,
For me to stay.
I've tried to punish me too long,
There's no more reason to go on.
You've tried to tell me now I can,
Understand, that it's the end.
The opening lines of the song Close Your Eyes by sub7even hold a deep meaning. It talks about the struggles that an individual goes through in their mind that are not visible to others. The singer is trying to understand what’s going on inside the other person’s mind, but he is unable to do so. He feels clueless and is walking in the dark. The lyrics indicate that there is a possibility of something going wrong in the relationship that he is referring to, which is reflected in the line, "It's all replaced, by mental lies." The person misses the little things that once made him happy; he misses the smile that meant everything and dry eyes that showed strength. Yet, all of this is replaced by the mind's deception, which is very complicated.
The chorus of the song, "Close your eyes and try to find the reason why you're alive till you end up in a lie. Hide your tears, and get away from all your pain. All your fears, you're the only one to blame," is telling the person who is in the dark place to close their eyes and introspect to determine the reason for living. The song presents sadness and pain, which the person is running from, but in hiding his tears and repression of his pain, he will ultimately end up with mental self-deception. The lyrics continue to describe the sense of pain that the singer has been going through; he has tried to punish himself too long, and there is no point in continuing. He comes to the understanding that this is the end, and it's better to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
What's going on,
I am curious about what is happening in your mind.
Inside your mind?
What are the thoughts and emotions that you are experiencing?
I'm not amused,
Your situation is not something that I find amusing.
I'm running blind.
I am not sure what is really going on with you.
I miss your smile,
I remember how happy you used to be.
Your weaPy eyes.
Your eyes are full of tears, indicating your sadness.
It's all replaced,
Those happy memories have now been replaced.
By mental lies.
You are now trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and self-doubt.
Don't try to punish me too long,
I understand if you want to blame me, but don't do it for too long.
A million reasons to go on.
There are countless reasons to keep living and not give up.
You try to tell me but I can't,
You are trying to communicate with me, but I am having a hard time understanding you.
Understand, that it's the end.
I finally understand that our relationship is coming to an end.
Close your eyes,
Take a moment to stop and reflect.
And try to find the reason why,
Think about the purpose of your life and what makes you truly happy.
You're alive,
You have the gift of life.
Till you end up in a lie.
But if you continue to live in self-deception, it will lead to a meaningless existence.
Hide your tears,
Don't let your emotions consume you.
And get away from all your pain;
Take steps towards healing and moving on from your suffering.
All your fears, -
Face your fears head on.
You're the only-one to blame.
You have the power to change your own situation and should not play the blame game.
I still believe,
I have faith in what we had.
In what we had.
The love and connection we shared.
Don't try to hide,
Don't bottle up your feelings.
Don't be so sad.
Find a way to lift yourself up and move forward.
Forgive me please,
I apologize if I had a role in your current state of mind.
I see it clear.
I now understand the situation more clearly.
But now I feel,
However, I still sense that something is not right.
The end is near.
Our relationship is approaching its end.
The endless pain,
The ongoing emotional pain that you are suffering from.
Is blown away.
I hope that you can eventually overcome your pain.
There's no more sense,
It no longer makes sense to continue the way things are.
For me to stay.
I must accept that it's time for me to move on.
I've tried to punish me too long,
I have spent too much time blaming myself for what has happened.
There's no more reason to go on.
It's time for me to let go and move forward.
You've tried to tell me now I can,
I finally understand what you are trying to communicate.
Understand, that it's the end.
I now understand that our relationship is ending.
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.