Ich tu dir weh
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"Ich tu dir Weh" is the second single from the 2009 album Liebe ist für alle da
by the German band Rammstein
. Mainly because of the sado-masochistic content of this song, the album was placed on the "index" maintained by the German Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien
. In May 2010, the original uncensored album and the single were unindexed and consequently released in Germany.
The video shows the band performing the song with equipment that has black and gray colours. Both Till Lindemann
and Oliver Riedel
are wearing eye contacts that eventually turn colours. (Ollie's turn green and Till's turn red.) Lindemann's mouth also shines a white light when he sings. There is a cable run through his cheek, and a light is mounted inside of his mouth (this is not a prop or trick photography). Till wanted the effect to be authentic, so he had a cheek piercing created just for the production. At the climax of the video, the stage around Flake
fills with electricity, resulting in the band members exploding at the last note.
are used during "Ich tu dir weh". Worth noting is the choreographed fight that happens mid-song between front man Till Lindemann and keyboardist "Flake" Lorenz, which ends with Flake being forced into a large bath tub. Lindemann proceeds to stand on a platform that raises him high above the bathtub, from which he pours a large amount of sparks from a milk can into the bath below. This causes multiple large explosions, after which Flake emerges wearing a silver holographic suit. In the first few German concerts of the Liebe ist für alle da tour, the song's lyrics would be modified to allow the band to play the song with lyrics live, due to the lyrical content being tagged as inappropriate by the Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien
. The song is now allowed to be played live as the decision to place the song on the index has been reversed. It is from this point during the "Liebe ist für alle da" tour, that Flake Lorenz also begins to walk on a treadmill located between his two keyboards and this continues for the rest of the performance. As of 2010, the song has been removed from the Latin America setlist and replaced with "Mein Teil". However, it did return in the Canada and U.S. concerts.
Limited CD single
12" Vinyl
7" 1-Sided Etched Vinyl
Digital download EP
Liebe ist für alle da
Liebe ist für alle da is the sixth studio album by German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein, which was released in most of Europe on 16 October 2009, the United Kingdom on 19 October 2009 and the United States on 20 October 2009.- History :The album title was confirmed on 1 September 2009, in a...
by the German band Rammstein
Rammstein
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band from Berlin, formed in 1994. The band consists of members Till Lindemann , Richard Z. Kruspe , Paul H. Landers , Oliver "Ollie" Riedel , Christoph "Doom" Schneider and Christian "Flake" Lorenz...
. Mainly because of the sado-masochistic content of this song, the album was placed on the "index" maintained by the German Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien
Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien
The Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons is an upper-level German federal agency subordinate to the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. It is responsible for examining media works allegedly harmful to young people and entering these onto an...
. In May 2010, the original uncensored album and the single were unindexed and consequently released in Germany.
Music video
The first promotional video for the single was released online on 21 December 2009, hosted on the adult site visit-X.The video shows the band performing the song with equipment that has black and gray colours. Both Till Lindemann
Till Lindemann
Till Lindemann is a German musician, actor and poet who is the frontman for the German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein.-Biography:...
and Oliver Riedel
Oliver Riedel
Oliver "Ollie" Riedel is a German musician, notable for being the bassist for the German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein.-Early years:...
are wearing eye contacts that eventually turn colours. (Ollie's turn green and Till's turn red.) Lindemann's mouth also shines a white light when he sings. There is a cable run through his cheek, and a light is mounted inside of his mouth (this is not a prop or trick photography). Till wanted the effect to be authentic, so he had a cheek piercing created just for the production. At the climax of the video, the stage around Flake
Christian Lorenz
Christian "Flake" Lorenz is a German musician, notable as the keyboardist for the Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein. He is also known for his role in the band Feeling B.-Early years:...
fills with electricity, resulting in the band members exploding at the last note.
Live story
When played live, large amounts of pyrotechnicsPyrotechnics
Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials capable of undergoing self-contained and self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production of heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound...
are used during "Ich tu dir weh". Worth noting is the choreographed fight that happens mid-song between front man Till Lindemann and keyboardist "Flake" Lorenz, which ends with Flake being forced into a large bath tub. Lindemann proceeds to stand on a platform that raises him high above the bathtub, from which he pours a large amount of sparks from a milk can into the bath below. This causes multiple large explosions, after which Flake emerges wearing a silver holographic suit. In the first few German concerts of the Liebe ist für alle da tour, the song's lyrics would be modified to allow the band to play the song with lyrics live, due to the lyrical content being tagged as inappropriate by the Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien
Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien
The Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons is an upper-level German federal agency subordinate to the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. It is responsible for examining media works allegedly harmful to young people and entering these onto an...
. The song is now allowed to be played live as the decision to place the song on the index has been reversed. It is from this point during the "Liebe ist für alle da" tour, that Flake Lorenz also begins to walk on a treadmill located between his two keyboards and this continues for the rest of the performance. As of 2010, the song has been removed from the Latin America setlist and replaced with "Mein Teil". However, it did return in the Canada and U.S. concerts.
Track listing
All songs by Rammstein.Limited CD single
- Ich tu dir weh (Radio Edit) - 3:57
- Pussy ("Lick It" Remix By ScooterScooter (band)Scooter are a German hard dance band founded in Hamburg, who have sold over 25 million records and earned over 80 gold and platinum awards. Scooter are considered the most successful single-record German act with 23 top ten hits. The band is currently composed of members H.P. Baxxter, Rick J....
) - 4:54 - Rammlied ("Rammin' The Steins" Remix By Devin TownsendDevin TownsendDevin Garret Townsend is a Canadian musician and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist....
) - 5:09 - Ich tu dir weh ("Smallboy" Remix By Jochen Schmalbach) - 6:42
12" Vinyl
- Ich tu dir weh (Radio Edit) - 3:57
- Ich tu dir weh (Remix By F*kkk Offf) - 6:07
- The European edition is in black vinyl, whereas the UK edition is white vinyl.
7" 1-Sided Etched Vinyl
- Ich tu dir weh (Radio Edit) - 3:57
- The European edition is in black vinyl, whereas the UK edition is red vinyl.
Digital download EP
- Ich tu dir weh (Radio Edit) - 3:57
- Pussy ("Lick It" Remix By ScooterScooter (band)Scooter are a German hard dance band founded in Hamburg, who have sold over 25 million records and earned over 80 gold and platinum awards. Scooter are considered the most successful single-record German act with 23 top ten hits. The band is currently composed of members H.P. Baxxter, Rick J....
) - 4:54 - Rammlied ("Rammin' The Steins" Remix By Devin TownsendDevin TownsendDevin Garret Townsend is a Canadian musician and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist....
) - 5:09 - Ich tu dir weh ("Smallboy" Remix By Jochen Schmalbach) - 6:42
- Ich tu dir weh (Remix By F*kkk Offf) - 6:07
- Includes Digital Booklet
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Single Charts | 74 |
| French Single Charts | 41 |
| UK Rock Single Charts | 24 |