Rother's electro sound ("Sex With the Machines", "Simulationszeitalter", "Hacker") is characterized by repetitive machine-like beats, robotic, vocoder-driven vocals, melancholy, futuristic mood and lyrics that often deal with the consequences of technological progress, the relationship between humans and machines, and the role of computers in society.
In addition to electro, Rother also composes dark ambient music ("Elixir of Life", "Art Is a Technology"). He owns and operates the record label PSI49NET, though he has also worked with many other record labels throughout his career.
Punks
Anthony Rother Lyrics
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And I say punks!
And I say punks,
don't want to live in the daylight.
We're living in the nightlight,
because we are punks.
don't want to live in the daylight.
We're living in the nightlight,
because we are punks.
And if you think,
we are idiots,
then go along with it,
to find the truth.
We are punks,
We are punks,
Yeah, we are punks
We are punks.
(Female voice: Oh yeah!)
And I say punks,
don't want to live in the daylight.
We're living in the nightlight,
because we are punks.
And if you think,
we are idiots,
then go along with it,
to find the truth.
We are punks,
We are punks,
Yeah, we are punks
We are punks.
(Female voice: Oh yeah!)
And I say punks!
And I say punks!
And I say punks,
don't want to live in the daylight.
We're living in the nightlight,
because we are punks.
The lyrics to Anthony Rother's "Punks" are a celebration of punk culture and a refusal to conform to societal norms. The repetitive chorus of "We are punks" is a declaration of identity and a rejection of mainstream culture. The lines "don't want to live in the daylight" and "we're living in the nightlight" emphasize the rebellious and nonconformist nature of punk culture, which often involves staying up late, going to concerts, and engaging in other activities that might be seen as outside of the norm.
The verse "And if you think, we are idiots, then go along with it, to find the truth" speaks to the idea that punk culture is often misunderstood or dismissed by those who don't understand it. The lyrics suggest that those who are curious should embrace punk culture and explore it for themselves, rather than simply dismissing it out of hand.
Line by Line Meaning
And I say punks!
Anthony Rother is making a bold proclamation that he identifies as a punk.
And I say punks!
Repeating his earlier statement for emphasis, Rother wants to emphasize that there is a community of punks that he identifies with.
And I say punks,
don't want to live in the daylight.
Punks prefer the nighttime where they can live and express themselves more freely.
We're living in the nightlight,
because we are punks.
Living in the nightlight, or the darkness of the night, allows punks to live according to their own values and beliefs.
And if you think,
we are idiots,
Rother acknowledges that some people may not understand or agree with the punk lifestyle, but challenges them to question their preconceptions.
then go along with it,
to find the truth.
Rother suggests that those who don't understand punks should try to understand them in order to uncover the truth of the punk lifestyle.
We are punks,
We are punks,
Rother reiterates the fact that he and his community are punks, firmly asserting his identity.
Yeah, we are punks
We are punks.
This line reinforces the community aspect of punk culture, emphasizing that there are many people who identify as punks.
(Female voice: Oh yeah!)
The female voice adds a layer of excitement and energy to the song, reflecting the passionate and energetic spirit of punk culture.
Writer(s): Anthony Rother Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ken Brock
Punks never die!
84sound
Ich weiß noch live er spielt die Bassline an und Alle gingen ab 😊😊und jeder kannte den Text Wahnsinn damals ein Gefühl 😊😊
hans
großartiges album!!!!
Todde6cl
eine meiner lieblingsproduktionen von ihm... immernoch gerne gespielt in meinen open air sets. :-)
yuthman57
don't want to live in the day light.....we living in the night lights...because we are punks......!!!!!one of the best phrase i ever heard since i'm a vampire!!!
Tom Rimini
dance like a machine O_o
xXKohlkopfXx
ich liebe es! <3
TheJestermite
PUNX NOT DEAD !!!
matanuska high
I like this. reminds me of The Faint.
Philips801
good electro !!!