Ich Lebe

Christina Stürmer

About Ich Lebe

"Ich lebe" (English: "I Live") is a song by Austrian recording artist Christina Stürmer. It was written by Alexander Kahr, Eva Kraus, Harald Hanisch, and Leopold Zillinger for her debut studio album Freier Fall (2003), while production was helmed by the former. Recorded after her participation in the ORF 1 talent show Starmania, where Stürmer had finished runner-up, it was released by Polydor Records on 24 March 2003 in Austria, where it debuted at number-one on the Austrian Singles Chart and remained atop for another seven weeks. In 2005, a slightly re-written version of "Ich lebe", featuring additional lyrics by Frank Ramond and Maya Singh as well as new production by Thorsten Brötzmann, preceded the release of Stürmer's album Schwarz Weiss, her first venture into the German and Swiss music markets. This version peaked at number four on the German Singles Chart, and reached number 21 in Switzerland. It was eventually certified gold by Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI). 


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2008
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Du bist die Qual
Ich war schon immer Masochist
Bringst mir kein Glück
Ich bin und bleibe Pessimist
Schmeckst bittersüß, saugst mich aus wie ein Vampir, 
Ich bin verhext, komm einfach nicht mehr los von dir

Ich lebe, weil du mein Atem bist 
Bin müde, wenn du das Kissen bist, 
Bin durstig, wenn du mein Wasser bist 
Du bist für mich mein 2. Ich! ich lebe!

Du bist das Gift, doch das Gegengift wirkt gegen mich
Du bist das Geld, ich geb dich aus es lohnt sich nicht
Du bist der Rausch und ich will noch mehr Alkohol
Du bist die Welt wo Schatten Licht gefangen hält!

Ich lebe, weil du mein Atem bist 
Bin müde, wenn du das Kissen bist
Bin durstig wenn du mein Wasser bist 
Du bist für mich mein zweites Ich, ich lebe!

Ich steh hier allein 
Gedankenleerer Horizont. 
Du bist verliebt,
Wie schön für dich, warum sagst du's nie?

Ich lebe, weil du mein Atem bist 
Bin müde, wenn du das Kissen bist 
Bin durstig, wenn du mein Wasser bist 
Du bist für mich mein zweites Ich!

Ich lebe, weil du mein Atem bist 
Bin müde, wenn du das Kissen bist 
Bin durstig wenn du mein Wasser bist 
Du bist für mich mein zweites Ich!

Komm Lebe, weil ich dein Atem bin, 
Sei müde wenn ich dein Kissen bin, 
Sei durstig, wenn ich dein Wasser bin
Ich bin für dich dein zweites ich!

Ich lebe
Bin müde
Bin durstig
Du bist für mich mein zweites ich!

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Christina Stürmer

Christina Stürmer (born 9 June 1982) is an Austrian pop/rock singer. After working at a bookshop in Linz and singing in several bands, she reached #2 in Starmania, an Austrian music casting TV show. Her first song was "Ich lebe" (I'm Alive) released in 2003, which was very successful in Austria and was followed by several #1 hits. more »

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Written by: Alexander Kahr, Eva Kraus, Harald Hanisch, Leopold Zillinger

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Artist Background
Christina Stürmer is a prominent Austrian pop/rock singer. Often compared to Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morissette, Stürmer emerged on the music scene through the Austrian television show 'Starmania' in 2003.
Song Origin
"Ich Lebe" (I Live) was released in 2003 and was her debut single after finishing second on 'Starmania'.
Chart Performance
"Ich lebe" was a major hit in Austria where it ruled the charts for almost three months, reaching the number one position. It also charted in neighboring Germany, peaking at number 4 on the German charts - a rare achievement for an Austrian artist.
Impact
Despite being originally released in 2003, "Ich lebe" has had a lasting appeal. Christina Stürmer's debut single became her signature song and made her a superstar in the German-speaking music world.
Music Video
The music video for "Ich Lebe" goes along with the song's uplifting and empowering lyrics. It showcases Stürmer leading a crowd of people through a city, reflecting the song's message of living life to the fullest regardless of obstacles.
Song Theme
"Ich Lebe" is a positive, encouraging anthem. Its prominent theme of self-belief, determined living and maintaining strength in the face of adversity, resonated with many listeners.
Album Inclusion
"Ich Lebe" was also featured as the lead single from her debut album 'Freier Fall' in 2003. The album built upon the success of the single and went triple Platinum in her home country of Austria.
Songwriting & Production
Though Christina Stürmer herself did not write "Ich lebe", the writing team behind the song - Alexander Kahr, Eva Kraus and Harald Hanisch - captured her intense vocal style and spirit effectively. This directly contributed to its success, leading them to work together across her future albums as well.
Live Performances
"Ich lebe" is a popular choice at Christina's live shows and is often met with audience sing-alongs, showing the audience's strong connection with the song.
Cultural Influence
The song, despite being over a decade and a half old, remains a staple of German-language pop-rock, symbolizing the unfamiliarity of striking out on your own, and is still frequently played on Austrian and German radio.
Cover Versions
There have been numerous cover versions of "Ich lebe", which have helped keep the song alive, and it has been performed on many different reality TV show singing competitions in the German-speaking world.
Awards
The song is so iconic that it has been credited with helping Stürmer win the 2003 Amadeus Austrian Music Award for Single of the Year, one of the highest honors in Austrian music.

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