Read Full Bio ↴Andreas Dorau, born in Hamburg, Germany, is a singer and songwriter.
His first hit "Fred vom Jupiter", with his band Die Doraus Und Die Marinas made him popular at the age of 16.
Dorau works together with many other artists, like Justus Köhncke, Tommi Eckart (2raumwohnung), Paula, Erobique (International Pony).
His musical style is a mixture of lo-fi synth pop in combination with off-kilter, quirky, often intelligent, often hilariously naïve and self-concious storytelling lyrics, that sometimes border with novelty songs. In his vocal performance, pitch correctness and proper singing apparently is unimportant, resulting into a strange mix of lo-fi synth pop, schlager and surrealistic chansons, with unusual chord changes and infectious, catchy melodies.
His musical influences range from Der Plan to Brian Wilson, his current work is reminiscent of 60s pop, in particular the heavily textured 'wall of sound' of Phil Spector.
Due to his unique and quirky nature, Dorau enjoys a cult following.
Lass uns brennen!
Andreas Dorau Lyrics
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Und lass uns brennen,
Und lass uns brennen,
traeumen (same time echo : brennen)
traeumen (same time echo : brennen)
Und lass uns brennen,
Und lass uns brennen,
Und lass uns brennen,
traeumen (same time echo : brennen)
traeumen (same time echo : brennen)
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
Und lass uns brennen, traeu.. traeu ...
Und lass uns brennen,
Und lass uns brennen, traeu ..
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
Und lass uns brennen.
Und lass uns brennen.
The lyrics to Andreas Dorau's song Lass uns brennen! are very simple and repetitive, mostly consisting of the phrase "Und lass uns brennen" (Let's burn) followed by "traeumen" (dreaming) on a same-time echo. The repetition of the phrase suggests a desire for something intense, dangerous and exciting, something that will challenge the norm, and take the singer (and perhaps the listener) out of their comfort zone. It's possible that the burning could represent passions or desires that have been repressed, and the call to dream could be an invitation to step outside of the real world, to explore irrational and unpredictable emotions and experiences.
The song's chorus, with its urgent tone and repetitive structure, captures the excitement and anticipation of a cathartic experience, one that is both dangerous and thrilling. Perhaps, it is also an expression of youth's irrepressible energy and desire for life, as they try to burn down the conventions that are holding them back. The music's lively beat and keyboard riffs accentuate the song's positive and joyful sentiments, and the call to burn is an invitation to embrace change and uncertainty, to trust ourselves and take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Lass uns brennen,
Let's burn, as in, let's ignite our passions and desires.
Und lass uns brennen,
And let's burn again, renewing our fervor.
traeumen (same time echo : brennen)
Dream (echoed by 'burn') in unison, implying that dreams and desires fuel each other.
Und lass uns brennen,
And let's burn again, reminding us to keep our enthusiasm alive.
Und lass uns brennen,
And let's burn again, emphasizing the importance of maintaining our passion.
Und lass uns brennen,
And let's burn again, exhorting us to continue fueling our fire.
traeumen (same time echo : brennen)
Dream (echoed by 'burn') in unison once more, underscoring the relationship between desire and dreams.
traeumen (same time echo : brennen)
Dream (echoed by 'burn') in unison again, urging us to keep dreaming and pursuing our goals.
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
And let's burn, burn, burn, indicating the intensity and urgency of our desire.
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
And let's burn, burn, burn, again emphasizing the depth of our passion.
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
And let's burn, burn, burn, once more highlighting the urgency of our dreams.
Und lass uns brennen, traeu.. traeu ...
And let's burn, (interrupted by 'dreams') signifying that our passions can sometimes be halted by our doubts or fears.
Und lass uns brennen,
And let's burn, underscoring the importance of maintaining our fire.
Und lass uns brennen, traeu ..
And let's burn, (interrupted by 'dreams' again) highlighting the constant inner struggle between passion and doubt.
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
And let's burn, burn, burn, urging us again to pursue our desires with intensity and determination.
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
And let's burn, burn, burn, reaffirming our commitment to keeping our passions alive.
Und lass uns brennen, brennen, brennen,
And let's burn, burn, burn, again encouraging us to pursue our dreams fervently.
Und lass uns brennen.
And let's burn, ending on a note of passionate determination.
Und lass uns brennen.
And let's burn, concluding with a call to action to renew our inner fire.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.