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Du hast
Rammstein Lyrics


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Du
Du hast
Du hast mich

Du
Du hast
Du hast mich

Du
Du hast
Du hast mich

Du
Du hast
Du hast mich

Du
Du hast
Du hast mich
Du hast mich
Du hast mich gefragt
Du hast mich gefragt
Du hast mich gefragt und ich hab' nichts gesagt

Willst du bis der Tod euch scheidet
Treu ihr sein für alle Tage

Nein
Nein

Willst du bis der Tod euch scheidet
Treu ihr sein für alle Tage

Nein
Nein

Du
Du hast
Du hast mich

Du
Du hast
Du hast mich

Du
Du hast
Du hast mich
Du hast mich
Du hast mich gefragt
Du hast mich gefragt
Du hast mich gefragt und ich hab' nichts gesagt

Willst du bis der Tod euch scheidet
Treu ihr sein für alle Tage

Nein
Nein

Willst du bis zum Tod, der scheidet
Sie lieben auch in schlechten Tagen

Nein
Nein

Willst du bis der Tod euch scheidet
Treu ihr sein

Nein
Nein

Overall Meaning

Rammstein's song "Du hast" is a powerful statement about love and commitment, and the consequences of failing to follow through on one's promises. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "Du hast" which translates to "you have," but can also be understood as "you hate" in a play on the similarity between the German words "hast" (have) and "hasst" (hate). This ambiguity sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about a relationship that is failing because of a lack of commitment.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "Willst du bis der Tod euch scheidet" which means "do you want to be true to her until death do you part." The response to this question is a defiant "Nein" (no), which suggests that the relationship is doomed from the start. The repetition of "du hast mich gefragt" (you asked me) emphasizes the importance of communication in relationships, and the failure to communicate effectively is ultimately what leads to the breakdown of this particular relationship.


The lyrics of "Du hast" are intentionally ambiguous, and the song can be interpreted in a number of different ways. Some have suggested that the song is about a wedding ceremony gone wrong, while others argue that it is a commentary on the nature of German-American relations. Regardless of the specific interpretation, there is no denying that "Du hast" is a powerful and haunting song that continues to resonate with listeners around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Du
Addressing someone or something


Du hast
You have


Du hast mich
You have me


Du hast mich gefragt
You asked me


Du hast mich gefragt und ich hab' nichts gesagt
You asked me and I said nothing


Willst du bis der Tod euch scheidet
Do you want to be faithful to her until death separates you?


Treu ihr sein für alle Tage
To be loyal to her for all days


Nein
No


Willst du bis zum Tod, der scheidet
Do you want to love her until death separates you?


Sie lieben auch in schlechten Tagen
To love her even in bad days


Treu ihr sein
To be faithful to her


Nein
No




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Z. Kruspe, Paul Landers, Till Lindemann, Doktor Christian Lorenz, Oliver Riedel, Christoph Doom Schneider

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SabrinaOnlineFan96


on Sonne

This song reminds me of Gru from Despicable Me, as he is so powerful, that he paralyzed a shark and was able to outrun supersonic missiles.

Ben - Moderator


on Keine Lust

Corrected the music video fact above.

Andrew


on Keine Lust

The music video features the band members participating in various roles of a traditional funeral, all appearing bored and uninterested in their tasks.

The music video has them performing in fat suits, not at a funeral.

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