[:SITD:] was formed in spring 1996, the members are Carsten Jacek (Vocals, Lyrics), Thomas ‘Tom’ Lesczenski (Music, Programming, Backing vocals) and Francesco ‘Frank’ D’Angelo (Keys).
[:SITD:] stands for "Shadows In The Dark", which is a metaphorical expression for the music and lyrical content of the band.
Rot V1.0
[:SITD:] Lyrics
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Hast du vergessen, was uns verband?
Auf deinem weg zum eigenen ′ich'
Siehst du meinen himmel nicht
Der nordwind löscht die kerze aus
Das letzte schiff es fährt hinaus
Vom ufer tönt dein ach und weh
Siehst du den himmel nicht?
Er hält, was er verspricht!
Siehst du den himmel nicht?
Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!
Siehst du den himmel nicht?
Er hält, was er verspricht!
Siehst du den himmel nicht?
Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!
Siehst du den himmel nicht? (Siehst du den himmel nicht?)
Er hält, was er verspricht! (Er hält, was er verspricht)
Siehst du den himmel nicht? (Siehst du den himmel nicht?)
Sein rot zeigt dir das licht! (Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!)
(Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!)
(Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!)
(Das licht!)
The lyrics of [:SITD:]'s song "Rot V1.0" express a sense of abandonment and loss as the singer pleads with someone to remember their connection and notice the world around them. The opening lines, "Das schicksal liegt in deiner hand/Hast du vergessen, was uns verband?" can be translated to mean "Fate lies in your hand/Have you forgotten what connected us?" The singer is trying to get the attention of someone they used to have a close bond with, but now that person seems to be too focused on their own journey of self-discovery. The singer begs them to look up and see the "himmel" (German for sky), which holds the promise of something greater, perhaps a glimmer of hope for their connection to be rekindled. However, the other person is deaf to the singer's pleas, and it feels like their storm is driving the singer further out to sea.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Siehst du den himmel nicht?" (Don't you see the sky?) and emphasizes the importance of looking up and taking notice of what is around us. The last lines of the chorus, "Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!" (Its red shows you the light!) can be interpreted as a reference to the red sky at sunset, which traditionally signifies the end of the day but also symbolizes new beginnings and hope. The song is a reminder to pay attention to how we relate to others and to the world, despite the challenges and obstacles we may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Das schicksal liegt in deiner hand
The fate is in your hands
Hast du vergessen, was uns verband?
Have you forgotten what bonded us?
Auf deinem weg zum eigenen ′ich'
On your way to your own ′self'
Siehst du meinen himmel nicht
You don't see my heaven
Der nordwind löscht die kerze aus
The north wind blows out the candle
Das letzte schiff es fährt hinaus
The last ship departs
Vom ufer tönt dein ach und weh
Your sighs and cries echo from the shore
Dein sturm treibt mich auf hohe see
Your storm drives me to high seas
Siehst du den himmel nicht?
Don't you see the sky?
Er hält, was er verspricht!
It keeps its promise!
Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!
Its red shows you the light!
Siehst du den himmel nicht?
Don't you see the sky?
Er hält, was er verspricht!
It keeps its promise!
Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!
Its red shows you the light!
Siehst du den himmel nicht? (Siehst du den himmel nicht?)
Don't you see the sky? (Don't you see the sky?)
Er hält, was er verspricht! (Er hält, was er verspricht)
It keeps its promise! (It keeps its promise)
Siehst du den himmel nicht? (Siehst du den himmel nicht?)
Don't you see the sky? (Don't you see the sky?)
Sein rot zeigt dir das licht! (Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!)
Its red shows you the light! (Its red shows you the light!)
(Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!)
(Its red shows you the light!)
(Sein rot zeigt dir das licht!)
(Its red shows you the light!)
(Das licht!)
(The light!)
Writer(s): Carsten Jacek, Thomas Lesczenski
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.