with the release of "disinhibition" Xotox started performing live around Germany, winning more fans and attracting media attention for the first time. the following albums "Normalzustand: angst" and "rhythm of fear (live in Jena)" got a variety of great reviews.
in 2002 "Silberfieber" and the mini album "Nothing" were released featuring the hits "Eisenkiller", "Nothing", "Null" and "Zweischicht", which went on heavy rotation in many clubs in Germany. both releases had this success resulted in Xotox being picked up by industrial label Pronoize, which in turn led to Xotox getting a much higher profile in part through their contributions to high profile compilations such as "industrial frequencies vol. 5" and "industrial highlights vol. 1" both put together by the German scene magazine Orkus.
in 2003 the first album on Pronoize was released - "Lichtlos" managed to establish itself on nearly every German dancefloor. "Eisenkiller" became the club anthem of winter 2003/04 and "Lichtlos" the benchmark album. for the very first time an industrial act managed to reach number 1 in the German alternative charts (dac) and held on to the top spot for several weeks. but Xotox has not been lazy and so in June 2004 the follow-up to "Lichtlos" was released also on Pronoize.
"Die Unruhe" contained 15 new tracks, including the club hits "Nasse Waende" and "Mechanische Unruhe" as well as remixes by absurd minds, mindware, Heimataerde and other established acts. but there was more: "Die Unruhe" had a play time of nearly 70 minutes for the price of an ep, a special gift for loyal Xotox fans. no surprise then that "Die Unruhe" sold out before the actual release date just on account of the pre-orders.
in June/July 2005 "[psi]" has been released as a jewel-case-edition and as a special limited double-cd-edition in a digipack. "[psi]" reached pos. 2 in the German alternative charts (dac).
To celebrate the headlining position of the first Pronoize-festival on April 16th, 2006 Xotox released the first live-album called "Dokumentation I: Ton".
Recorded in November 2005 at the BPM-club, Leipzig (Germany) it contains all club hits like "Eisenkiller", "Winterblut" or "Nasse Waende" in powerful live-versions. "Dokumentation I: Ton" is limited to 1000 pcs. and contains also 4 previously unreleased bonus tracks which were created in cooperation with X-Fusion, Spiritual Cramp and Missratener Sohn.
right in time for his project's 10th anniversary the third album "In den zehn Morgen" will see the light of day to coincide with the start of the European tour on 14 March 2008... on this album Andreas decided to return to his roots - yet without losing his cutting-edge sound and trademark rhythmic attacks. Andreas managed to create the perfect fusion between the Xotox sound from the early days and this millennium's modern influences. "In den zehn Morgen" contains many club-hits, such as "Ewig", "Habitat", "Grob Fahrlaessig" or "Keine Ruhe vor dem Sturm", as well as more experimental tracks. for this release Andreas decided to team up with some interesting guest artists: Thomas Rainer (L´ Ame immortelle / Nachtmahr) and Lahannya, who is best known for her performances with soman but has recently made an impact in her own right with the release of her debut album "Shotgun Reality". "In den zehn Morgen" will be released both in standard jewel-case format and as a limited box set, which will contain the bonus cd "early recordings" with rare tracks from the beginning of Xotox as well as a few other little surprises... The box set is strictly limited to 1000, each numbered by hand.
Nowadays Andreas is also a sought-after DJ on the electro, industrial and noise scene.
Mechanische Unruhe
xotox Lyrics
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Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
The lyrics to "Mechanische Unruhe" by Xotox have a very ominous and almost threatening tone to them. The repeated phrase "Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht" (Earthlings do not yet know the meaning of the word suffering) is a message that seems to be directed at humanity as a whole. The use of the word "Erdlinge" instead of simply "Menschen" (humans) suggests a sense of alienation or separation, as if the singer is looking down on humanity from a superior position.
The repetition of the phrase five times in a row reinforces the sense of foreboding, and the use of the word "noch nicht" (not yet) implies that some kind of suffering is imminent or inevitable. The theme of suffering is a common one in industrial and dark electro music, and it's possible that the song is meant to be a commentary on the generally bleak and nihilistic worldview often associated with these genres.
Overall, these lyrics paint a bleak picture of the future and suggest that humanity is not prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. They are a warning that we need to be more mindful of our own capacity for suffering and take steps to mitigate it before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
Humans do not yet understand the meaning of the word 'suffering.'
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
Humans have not yet experienced the true nature of pain and distress.
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
The concept of suffering and its depth is not fully grasped by humanity.
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
The true meaning of 'suffering' is yet to be comprehended by humankind.
Erdlinge kennen die Bedeutung des Wortes leiden noch nicht
The meaning of 'suffering' remains unknown to the inhabitants of Earth.
Contributed by Colton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sawz_z
so sweet and natural to my ears.. perfect to fall asleep
@kinexkinex971
mais quel génie de musique, le refrain est incroyable
@SocratesAth
This is definitely the most industrial music ever. Nice!
@openyng
curtia muito na minha adolescência <3
@Yourasmrgirlfriend
THIS MAKES MY BRAIN WAVES HAPPY ::::)))
@DirtyDenimDealers
Finally, the original version! :D
@SND-vgt
Einfach geil ich könnte den Bass stunden lang hören!
@Alex-ip8hp
Stell dir vor es 24 Stunden zu ertragen.^^ Hammer. =)
@lorismamic843
so powerful
@deathgift07
8 fucking 300 w surround sound speakers with equalizers and air pumps.. bump that shit in my room :3