Millennium
Aleksey Lyrics

Der Countdown läuft, Baby
The countdown is running, indicating that something significant and major is about to happen. The tone is nostalgic, as the singer reflects on the past events.

Halt Dich fest wenn die ganze Menschheit das Jahrtausend verlässt
Hold on tight, as the entire humanity is about to leave the millennium behind. The singer emphasizes that this is a momentous occasion that should be savored and remembered.

Armageddon oder Weltfrieden, das Jahr 2000
The year 2000 can represent either the end of the world (Armageddon) or a time of world peace, as it marks a significant milestone in history. The possibilities are endless, and the singer is apprehensive yet hopeful.

Bring mich nach Hause, bring mich nach Hause
The singer invokes a desire to return home or seek refuge in a familiar place, away from the looming uncertainty and chaos that the millennium may bring. This line acts as a refrain, repeated throughout the song to emphasize its significance.

1977 geboren, im Kino läuft der erste Rocky
The singer reflects on the year of his birth and notes that the film Rocky was playing in theaters, symbolizing the start of an era of popular culture and cinema.

Der Kölner FC wird Deutscher Meister im Eishockey
In 1977, the Cologne football club won the German championship in ice hockey, representing a significant sporting achievement in Germany. The singer uses this event as a point of reference for the year and highlights important cultural and social happenings.

´79 die Soviets überfallen Afghanistan
In 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, which marked a turning point in the Cold War and political relations between East and West. The singer acknowledges this event as a significant historical moment.

Und Jody Scheckter wird Ferrari zum Sieg fahren
Jody Scheckter won the Formula One world championship for Ferrari in 1979, representing a significant triumph for the team and for motorsport fans globally. The singer uses this event as a reference point and highlights other notable events occurring around this time.

1980 Militärputsch in Lyberia
In 1980, a military coup took place in Liberia, leading to significant political instability and unrest for the region. The singer is acknowledging this event as a significant historical moment.

Viele Menschen sterben beim Volksaufstand in Süd Korea
In 1980, at the Gwangju Uprising in South Korea, numerous people lost their lives, resulting in significant political upheaval and unrest for the region. The singer acknowledges this event as significant and highlights other events occurring around this time.

Und ´82 kommt E.T. auf die Leinwand
In 1982, the film E.T. was released, which was a significant moment in popular culture and cinema history. The singer highlights how the event marked a critical time in entertainment history.

Die Kassen klingeln von LA bis ins Rheinland
This line refers to the popularity and commercial success of E.T. and how the film was a major financial hit in places as far-reaching as Los Angeles to Germany's Rheinland region.

'84 endeckt man das HIV
In 1984, the virus that causes AIDS was discovered, which marked a significant moment in the history of medicine and public health. The singer uses this event as a reference point to highlight other notable events that occurred around this time.

Und die Discovery ist unterwegs im Weltraum
This line refers to the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery, which was launched in 1984 and highlighted a significant period in space exploration history. The singer emphasizes progress and technological advancement.

Die NDW rockt die Klubs immer mehr
The Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) was a prominent genre of music in Germany in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The singer highlights the rising popularity of NDW music and its impact on German culture at the time.

Und die Jahrtausendwende rückt ein bisschen näher
The singer is acknowledging how the events that occurred in the past are all leading towards the approaching year 2000, marking a significant milestone in history.

1985 Live-Aid Konzert für Afrika
In 1985, the Live Aid concert was held to raise money and awareness for the famine in Africa. The singer recognizes this as a significant historical moment and uses it as a reference point to highlight other notable events that occurred around this time.

Und Boris Becker wird mit 17 zum Tennisstar
In 1985, Boris Becker, a German tennis player, won the Wimbledon championship at the age of 17. The singer uses this event as a point of reference to highlight significant moments in sports history.

'86 explodiert die Challenger
In 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members. This event marked a significant event in space exploration history as it was the first fatal accident in the Space Shuttle program.

'n Jahr später feuert Köln Toni Schumacher
In 1987, Toni Schumacher, a German football player, was fired from the team FC Cologne. The singer highlights this event as a reference point for the year and notes significant moments around this time.

´88 gibts 'n Atommüllskandal
In 1988, a nuclear waste scandal occurred in Germany, leading to public outrage and significant environmental concerns. The singer acknowledges this event as significant in the history of Germany.

Und Steffi Graf schafft den Grand Slam zum ersten und zum letzten Mal
In 1988, Steffi Graf, a German tennis player, won all four major Grand Slam tournaments. The singer highlights this event as a significant moment in sports history.

Bremen wird Meister, die Kids spielen Computer
In 1989, the German football team Werder Bremen won the Bundesliga championship. The singer notes the cultural shifts brought about by technology in which computer games were becoming increasingly popular amongst young people.

Noch ohne Ronaldo, Vivaldo, Pretz oder Batistuta
These names are prominent football players from the 1990s. However, at this time, they were not yet part of the sporting scene, emphasizing how the times have changed since then.

'90 Caucescu hingerichtet
In 1990, the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu was executed following charges of corruption and genocide. The singer acknowledges this event as significant in the history of Romania and the political climate of the time.

DDR öffnet die Grenzen, Bild berichtet
In 1990, the fall of the Berlin Wall represented a significant event in world history and marked the unification of Germany. The singer references the media coverage of the event, highlighting how it was a moment of global significance that was being reported widely.

Web Le Mans gewinnt die Tour de France nur sehr schwer
In 1991, the French cyclist Luc Leblanc won the Tour de France. The singer references this event as a significant moment in sports history.

Und die Jahrtausendwende rückt ein bisschen näher
The singer repeats this line as an acknowledgement that significant events of the past are all leading towards the approaching year 2000, underscoring how momentous this occasion is.

1990 vereinigt sich Deutschland wieder
The singer acknowledges the significance of German reunification in 1990, which marked a moment of historical significance and signaled a new era of geopolitical relationships for the world.

Und das Team von Kaiser Franz wird in Rom WM Sieger
In 1990, the West German football team, led by Franz Beckenbauer, won the FIFA World Cup in Rome. The singer references this event as a significant moment in sports history.

'91 Saddam verliert den Golfkrieg
In 1991, Saddam Hussein lost the Gulf War, marking a significant moment in global political history. The singer recognizes this event as a historical moment.

Und Michael Stich holt in Wimbledon den Sieg
In 1991, Michael Stich, a German tennis player, won the Wimbledon championship. The singer references this event as a significant moment in sports history.

1995 kommt O.J. Simpson wieder frei
In 1995, O.J. Simpson was acquitted of charges of murder, following a highly publicized trial that dominated the U.S zeitgeist for several years. The singer notes this event as a reference point to highlight significant moments in US history.

Und 2 Jahre später stirbt Lady Di
In 1997, Princess Diana of Wales died following a car accident in Paris. The singer references this event as a significant moment in British history and notes its impact on the world.

Die Männerwelt freut sich über Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja Kinski was a prominent actress in the 1980s and 1990s. The singer notes her popularity amongst men during this time, underscoring cultural shifts towards sexual objectification in popular culture.

Und Clinton ´98 über die Dienste von Lewinsky
In 1998, U.S President Bill Clinton was implicated in a scandal involving a White House intern named Monica Lewinsky. The singer acknowledges this event as significance in US political history.

´99 im Kosovo rollen Panzer
In 1999, the Kosovo War broke out, leading to significant unrest and violence in the region. The singer acknowledges this event as a significant moment in global political history.

SPD's Gerhard Schröder ist Bundeskanzler
In 1998, Gerhard Schröder became the Chancellor of Germany, marking a significant moment in German political history. The singer notes this event as being of historical significance.

Es ist so viel passiert und es geschieht noch viel mehr
The singer notes how much has occurred in the past and how much more is yet to come, underscoring the importance of remembering the significance of history.

Und das Millennium rück näher und näher
The singer repeats this line to emphasize that the approaching millennium is a significant moment in history that is rapidly approaching.

(Die Bibel nennt dieses Ereignis Armageddon, das Ende aller Tage)
The Bible refers to the approaching millennium as Armageddon, which symbolizes the end of time. The singer acknowledges how significant and weighty this event may be.

Der Countdown läuft...
The singer ends the song with the same refrain that he used throughout the song: the countdown is running, indicating that something significant and major is about to happen.

Bring mich nach Hause, bring mich nach Hause
The singer repeats this line to emphasize his desire to return home or seek refuge in a familiar place, highlighting a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past.