Apollo

Alphaville · Stark Naked & Absolutely Live [2000]

show me a place that ain't hell, if there's space, give me room to breathe

that's all that i need for this body can't fail

and if music be the food of love, play on, give me excess of it

let it all out, please let me out of here

and i shall rise from the ashes

grow like a rose from the ruins

there must be light in the darkness

hope at the end of the night

yes, i've been tryin' all my life to get to heaven

but awoke in the eye of the storm

but i shall rise from the ashes, grow from the ruins and return

back home

this is a call from the gaols coming up to the prisoners of pleasure

drunk on the blood of the next generations

and i've been through many strange confusions, splitting myself into to many faces

now the mirror is broken, i can see the worms behind

you may well have your ways of triumph, you may well have your ways of truth

just gimme some room to breathe, that's all that i need

me and my strange friends

we all belong to the grand astral body

(take my hand and i take you out of here)

and there's you behind those legendary curtains

take my hand before you wither in the crowd

and i take you out of here

this is the end of the show, i don't know was i wrong was i right

oh love, i don't know, i wasn't perfect for sure

but now i feel like a new born baby, lying in the dew of the morning

laughing at the sky like a brave new apollo

Apollo

Apollo stands as a compelling song in Alphaville's expansive live catalogue, captured during the band's 2000 performance documented on Stark Naked & Absolutely Live. The German synth-pop group, best known for their atmospheric 1980s hits, continued to refine their sound through the new millennium, blending electronic textures with emotive vocals. This recording highlights the band's enduring ability to translate their studio compositions into dynamic concert experiences. While the track may not share the immediate global recognition of their earlier classics, it reflects the group's commitment to maintaining their distinctive sonic identity across decades. The performance showcases the instrumental depth and melodic sensibility that have defined their discography, offering listeners a glimpse into their evolution beyond their initial commercial peak.