Stammheim
[:SITD:] Lyrics

German autumn
Refers to the tense political situation in Germany during the autumn season, typically characterized by civil unrest and protests.

Difficult times
Speaks to the challenging circumstances faced by the people in the midst of political turmoil and uncertainty.

Armed resistance
Describes the use of weapons and force by the opposition to fight back against the government or authority.

Numerous crimes
Alludes to the various illegal activities committed during political unrest, ranging from peaceful demonstrations to violent attacks.

Extreme act of violence
Acknowledges the brutality and severity of the actions taken by the opposition in trying to bring about change.

An attack from the rear
Describes a surprise or ambush attack on the enemy.

A shot in the head
Refers to the targeted killing of a specific individual, often a public figure or authority.

Revolution was here
Suggests that the violence and upheaval of the time period marked a significant turning point in the nation's history, with the possibility for lasting change.

Radical actions
Refers to the extreme and unconventional tactics employed by the opposition in their quest for change.

Radical change
Implies that the actions taken were necessary to bring about a transformative shift in the political and social landscape of the country.

Innocent victims
Highlight the tragic impact of violence on ordinary citizens who may have been caught in the crossfire or targeted unfairly.

People are strange
May suggest a cynical view on human nature, where people are capable of both acts of kindness and acts of violence.

Chorus: Stammheim calling
Repeats the title phrase of the song, which is a reference to the terrorist attack on Stammheim prison, where several members of the Movement 2nd June were held in solitary confinement.

Movement 2nd June
A leftist extremist group that was active in Germany during the 1970s and was responsible for various terrorist attacks.

Solitary confinement
Refers to the punishment of isolating prisoners from other inmates, typically in a small cell.

Death is coming soon
Suggests that the situation is drastically escalating and that more violence, including deaths, is inevitable.

How violence can develop
Questions the circumstances and factors that lead to the use of violence as a means of resistance or change.

And where it can lead
Implies that violence often begets violence and can spiral out of control, causing more harm than good.

Dawn of terror
Describes the fear and apprehension that accompanies the beginning of a violent or dangerous period.

Divided nation
Indicates that the country is split on political ideologies, social groups, or other issues, which can further exacerbate tensions and violence.

Riots and protests
Refers to the collective actions taken by the people to express their grievances and demand change.

Self-induced starvation
Describes the extreme measures taken by hunger strikers to protest against the prison system or other issues.

A concrete vision
Suggests that the opposition had a clear and tangible goal or objective that they were working towards.

A common idea
Describes the shared ideology or values that united the opposition against the government or authority.

A wrong decision
May suggest that the violent actions taken by the opposition were ultimately misguided or harmful in the long run.

Der Mensch ist eine Krankheit
German for 'man is a disease', this line may reflect a nihilistic view of the human condition and suggest that violence and destruction are inherent in our nature.