Computerstaat
Abwärts Lyrics
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Und Arafat, der steht neben dir
Dienstag gibt es Probealarm
Paranoia in der Straßenbahn
Mittwoch ist der Krieg sehr kalt
Breschnew lauert in der Badeanstalt
Donnerstag, du weißt es schon
Freitag gehört der Mafia
Das Ravioli kommt aus Florida
Samstag Abend, Irrenanstalt
Der KGB im deutschen Wald
Sonntag, da ist alles tot
Im Golf von Mallorca der Weltkrieg droht
Stalingrad, Stalingrad
Deutschland Katastrophenstaat
Wir leben im Computerstaat
Wir leben im Computerstaat
Wir leben im Computerstaat
The lyrics to Abwärts's song Computerstaat paint a picture of a dystopian society, where paranoia and fear have become the norm. The opening lines describe a visitor knocking on the door on a Monday, only to find Arafat, the former Palestine Liberation Organization leader, standing beside you. This is followed by a description of a Tuesday with a "Probealarm," or emergency drill, which creates fear and paranoia among commuters in the streetcar. Wednesday is described as a day when the "Krieg," or war, is very cold, with Breschnew lurking in the public swimming pool. Thursday is a day when there are "Tausend Agenten," or a thousand agents, lurking in the sewers. Friday is a day when ravioli comes from Florida, ushering in a sense of foreboding as if the mafia is gaining control. Saturday sees people in the asylum, while the KGB is positioned in the German forest. On Sunday, everything is "dead," with the threat of a war that could break out in the Gulf of Mallorca.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Wir leben im Computerstaat," which means "We live in the computer state." This chorus emphasizes that this dystopian society is controlled by computers and technology, which people have become powerless against. The song ends by mentioning Stalingrad, which was a catastrophic turning point in World War II for the German army, and expressing that Germany has become a "Katastrophenstaat" or "catastrophic state," inferring that they might once again be destined for war.
Line by Line Meaning
Montag klopft es an die Tür
The start of the week, and the intrusion of authority
Und Arafat, der steht neben dir
A reminder of the political unrest and violence in the world
Dienstag gibt es Probealarm
A test of the early warning systems, preparing for a potential attack
Paranoia in der Straßenbahn
The public feeling of fear and suspicion towards authority
Mittwoch ist der Krieg sehr kalt
A reminder of the cold, impersonal nature of war
Breschnew lauert in der Badeanstalt
A symbol of the hidden dangers and threats of surveillance
Donnerstag, du weißt es schon
The anticipation of surveillance and intrusion into private spaces
Tausend Agenten in der Kanalisation
The extent of surveillance and intrusion into the most intimate of spaces
Freitag gehört der Mafia
The influence of organized crime and corruption in society
Das Ravioli kommt aus Florida
The globalization of food, leading to unknown dangers and consequences
Samstag Abend, Irrenanstalt
The breakdown of society and the loss of sanity
Der KGB im deutschen Wald
The continued presence of foreign threats in society
Sonntag, da ist alles tot
The hopelessness and despair of a society consumed by fear and paranoia
Im Golf von Mallorca der Weltkrieg droht
The global threat of conflict and destruction
Stalingrad, Stalingrad
A reminder of the destructive power of war and the atrocities committed
Deutschland Katastrophenstaat
A declaration of the state of emergency and societal breakdown
Wir leben im Computerstaat
The metaphorical comparison of society to a computer, controlled by those in power
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Liz Mileski
English lyrics:
Monday there is a knock on the door
And Arafat, he's standing next to you
Tuesday there is a test alarm
Paranoia in the tram
Wednesday the war is very cold
Brezhnev lurks in the bathing establishment
Thursday you already know
A thousand agents in the sewers
Friday belongs to the mafia
The ravioli comes from Florida
Saturday evening, insane asylum
The KGB in the German forest
Sunday, everything is dead
World war is looming in the Gulf of Mallorca
Stalingrad, Stalingrad
Germany - disaster state
Wе live in the computer statе
We live in the computer state
We live in the computer state
MrSKINFLICK
Monday knocking at the door
and Arafat stands in front of you
Tuesday there's a test alarm
paranoia in the tram
Wednesday war is pretty cold
Breshnev's lurking in the public baths
Thursday, you already know
thousands of secret agents in the sewers
Friday's owned by the mafia
ravioli's coming from Florida
Saturday evening loony bin
the KGB in the German woods
Sunday everything is dead
in the gulf of Mallorca world war threat
Stalingrad, Stalingrad
Germany disaster state
we live in a computer state
we live in a computer state
we live in a computer state
SiCB0Y
Wish I'd found these guys 40 years ago. Just superb !
Arkadiu$ Invictu$
Wer hätte 1980 gedacht wie aktuell und gut dieser Track 2020 funktionieren wird.
Martin Heuberger
lebst du in der zukunft? wir haben erst 2019
Arkadiu$ Invictu$
@Martin Heuberger Es ging mir natürlich um das runde Jubiläum des Tracks. Glaubst du bis 2020 wird der Staat menschlicher und die Konflikte auf der Welt abnehmen?
Martin Heuberger
@Arkadiu$ Invictu$ ja das denke ich schon, zumindest kann ich es nicht ausschließen, dass es anders ist. und bis dahin, halte dich zurück bitte.........
Sebastian Nebe
Wir haben doch erst halb sieben
Liz Mileski
English lyrics:
Monday there is a knock on the door
And Arafat, he's standing next to you
Tuesday there is a test alarm
Paranoia in the tram
Wednesday the war is very cold
Brezhnev lurks in the bathing establishment
Thursday you already know
A thousand agents in the sewers
Friday belongs to the mafia
The ravioli comes from Florida
Saturday evening, insane asylum
The KGB in the German forest
Sunday, everything is dead
World war is looming in the Gulf of Mallorca
Stalingrad, Stalingrad
Germany - disaster state
Wе live in the computer statе
We live in the computer state
We live in the computer state
Gerhard Wagner
Ohne Zweifel einer der größten Songs aus jenen Tagen. Und immer noch sehr aktuell...
krammi
god yes i finally succeeded to get into german rock part of youtube
vladimir arellano
It's a beatiful place