Laibach is a Slovenian avant-garde music group strongly associated with industrial, martial, and neo-classical musical styles. Laibach formed June 1, 1980 in Trbovlje, Slovenia (then Yugoslavia). Laibach represents the music wing of the Neue Slowenische Kunst (NSK) art collective, of which it was a founding member in 1984. The name "Laibach" is the German name for Slovenia's capital city, is known for their cover versions, which are often used to subvert the original message or intention of the song — a notable example being their version of the song "Live is Life" by Opus, an Austrian arena rock band. In this example, Laibach recorded two new interpretations of the song, which they titled Leben Heißt Leben, and Opus Dei. The first of these two interpretations was the opening song on the Laibach album Opus Dei (1987), and was sung in German.
Lyrics: Love takes me over Like a rising rocket Love takes me over Like a shining diamond Love takes me over With golden badges on the chest What I am you'll become I saw the light We're all so much alike Come to me - do not fight I lost control Over the big blue sky So what do you want? You shine so bright But it is dark in the heat of the nightRussia is waging a disgraceful war on Ukraine. Stand With Ukraine! Artist: Laibach Album: Spectre Translations: Hungarian English English Eurovision ✕ There are crowds in the streets They are crying to be heard There are crowds in the streets They are crying to be heard I hear echoes of voices I hear echoes of voicesThey are trying so hard But the ears are kept shut Trying so hard But the ears are kept shut Trying so hard But the ears are kept shutI see millions of hands They are raised to the sky I see millions of hands They are raised to the sky I see visions of outrage I see visions of outrageThey are trying so hard But the eyes are kept shut Trying so hard But the eyes are kept shut Trying so hard But the eyes are kept shutEurope is falling apart Europe is falling apart Europe is falling apart Europe is falling apart Europe is falling ApartIn the absence of war We are questioning peace In the absence of god We all pray to policeOceans of people Oceans of souls Oceans of people Oceans of soulsThey are trying so hard But the minds are kept shut Trying so hard But the minds are kept shut Trying so hard But the minds are kept shutEurope is falling apart Europe is falling apart Europe is falling apart Europe is falling apart Europe is falling ✕ Copyright: Writer(s): Ivan Novak, Luka Jamnik, Saso VollmaierLyrics powered by by Add new translation Add new request Translations of "Eurovision" Music Tales Read about music throughout history