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)
WAKE ME UP
sub7even Lyrics
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Nothing's really happened
Waking up it's dark again
I feel so bad inside
Wake me up cause I go crazy
Living in the darkest night
Hope the time will change and
A thousand dreams, unspoken thoughts
Build the rest that I have
Wake me up cause I go crazy
Living in the darkest night
Who's the person that could help me
Show myself to save the time
I know that all my dreams come true
Tomorrow mine the next days yours
But I just keep these thoughts inside
Because the price will be my life
The lyrics of the song Wake Me Up by sub7even evoke a sense of despair and a longing for change. The singer seems to be at a point of hopelessness as they lament their life circumstances, suggesting that time is running out and nothing has really happened. The mention of waking up in darkness and feeling bad inside support this mood of hopelessness.
The chorus then kicks in with a request to be woken up to avoid going crazy from living in the darkest night. This darkness could be referring to the singer's mental state, their life situation, or even the literal darkness they wake up to. The second verse seems to allude to a cycle of unproductivity and hoping for change, as the singer sleeps all day and night and has a multitude of dreams and unspoken thoughts that build the rest of what life they have.
The chorus repeats, once again conveying a desperate need to be saved from the darkness by someone who can help show the singer how to save their own time. The bridge offers a glimmer of hope as the singer acknowledges that their dreams will come true, but then expresses the fear of the price they may have to pay for pursuing those dreams.
Overall, the song Wake Me Up by sub7even offers a raw and honest portrayal of feeling stuck and hopeless in life, while still searching for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
See the time, it's running out
I'm aware of the time slipping away
Nothing's really happened
I feel unsuccessful in my endeavors
Waking up it's dark again
I feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of negativity
I feel so bad inside
My emotions are weighing me down
Wake me up cause I go crazy
I need a change to avoid losing my mind
Living in the darkest night
I feel like I'm stuck in a hopeless situation
Sleeping all the day-night long
I spend most of my time in bed
Hope the time will change and
I cling to the hope that things will get better
A thousand dreams, unspoken thoughts
I have many aspirations and ideas that I haven't shared with anyone
Build the rest that I have
I'm using these dreams to try to create a better future for myself
Who's the person that could help me
I'm looking for someone to guide me out of my current situation
Show myself to save the time
I need to make changes in my life to avoid wasting more time
I know that all my dreams come true
I believe that I can achieve success
Tomorrow mine the next days yours
I hope that tomorrow will be better for me and for others
But I just keep these thoughts inside
I'm afraid to share my hopes and fears with others
Because the price will be my life
I fear that pursuing my dreams could lead to negative consequences
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.