pornophonique consists of Kai Richter (guitar, vocals & c64) and Felix Heuser (gameboy), who are both german. Together, they're producing some kind of micromusic (electronic). While Kai is singing and playing the guitar, Felix Heuser "plays" Little Sound DJ on his Gameboy. Sometimes, Kai is playing the C64 (the game Music Machine), which is used as a live keyboard. They describe themselves as "gameboy meets lagerfeuer" (or in english: gameboy meets campfire).
on their website you can download their whole album called "8-bit lagerfeuer" for free or buy the cd in black vinyl-optics within a tintop with viewing window. Including variant-covers for each song, made by famous german comicartists.
and for all german guys: you can read an interview with pornophonique here.
Lemmings In Love
pornophonique Lyrics
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Sometimes I'm afraid to die
I think it's hard to leave my loved one
I think it's hard to say good-bye
So don't you ever go my darling
Don't you walk into the light
Why can't we be forever
Forever together united
And I will never let you go
So won't you leave me alone again and crying
Side by side we walk into the light
Stay with me beyond the end of time
So don't you worry fuzzy darling
Calm down an' don't you get a fright
I swear to you, I promise
That ev'rything will be alright
The sun is low, the days are over
Say hello to the cold and friendly night
We laugh and sing and dance together
Into the morning light
And I will never let you go
So won't you leave me alone again and crying
Side by side we walk into the light
Stay with me beyond the end of time
No longer I fear the reaper
No longer I'm afraid to die
You swore to me, you promised
That ev'rything will be alright
You'll be forever with me
And walk the final journey
You'll kiss me just like honey
We rest in peace for all eternity
And I will never let you go
So won't you leave me alone again and crying
Side by side we walk into the light
Stay with me beyond the end of time
The lyrics of Pornophonique’s song “Lemmings in Love” are a poignant representation of the fear of death and the desire to cling to the ones we love, even beyond the boundaries of time. The singer appears to be addressing their lover, expressing their fear of the unknown and their reluctance to let go of the person they hold dear. They plead with their lover not to walk into the light, as it denotes death and separation from them.
The phrase “lemmings in love” could be interpreted as a metaphor for the inevitability of death and the idea that people are simply following a predetermined path towards it. However, the idea of love suggests that there is some kind of connection or purpose that extends beyond the finality of death.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of comfort in the idea of being reunited with loved ones beyond the end of time. The singer promises their lover that everything will be alright and that they will be forever united. The idea of walking into the light hand in hand suggests a sense of peace and contentment in the face of the unknown, knowing that they will not face it alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I fear the reaper
At times, I am scared of death
Sometimes I'm afraid to die
On occasion, the thought of death terrifies me
I think it's hard to leave my loved one
Parting ways with my beloved can be emotionally difficult
I think it's hard to say good-bye
Expressing farewell is challenging
So don't you ever go my darling
Never leave my side, my love
Don't you walk into the light
Do not enter the unknown afterlife
Why can't we be forever
Why can't we remain together perpetually?
Forever together united
Stay inseparable for eternity
And I will never let you go
I will always hold onto you
So won't you leave me alone again and crying
Please do not abandon me, causing me to be lonely and weeping
Side by side we walk into the light
We venture into the unknown together
Stay with me beyond the end of time
Remain by my side even after the world ends
So don't you worry fuzzy darling
Do not fret, my dearest
Calm down an' don't you get a fright
Relax and do not become scared
I swear to you, I promise
I pledge to you
That ev'rything will be alright
That everything will ultimately be okay
The sun is low, the days are over
The day is ending, the sun is setting
Say hello to the cold and friendly night
We greet the cool and inviting evening
We laugh and sing and dance together
We enjoy each other's company and celebrate life
Into the morning light
We continue our merrymaking until dawn breaks
No longer I fear the reaper
I am no longer afraid of death
No longer I'm afraid to die
I have overcome my fear of mortality
You swore to me, you promised
You made a declaration, you gave me your word
That ev'rything will be alright
That all will be okay in the end
You'll be forever with me
I will always be with you
And walk the final journey
Together we will journey to the end
You'll kiss me just like honey
You will give me a sweet goodbye
We rest in peace for all eternity
We find eternal solace together
Stay with me beyond the end of time
Remain by my side even after the world ends
Contributed by Mateo L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Philip Kassabian
on I Want to Be a Machine
A fantastic Ultravox song.