Members of the group include:
* Stefan "Till" Tillmann, composing, synthesizers, drums
* Michael B. Wagner, composing, synthesizers, homepage
* Stefan Netschio, lyrics, vocals
The word Beborn doesn't mean anything in particular, while Beton is the German word for concrete, which the band explains refers to the urban environment they grew up in.
Anorexic World
Beborn Beton Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel that things do not
Work out according to his plan
Time to shut down the project, man
What if the prophecies were true?
What if our time was overdue?
Do we deserve a second chance
We travel down this road forever
And I fear we're getting nowhere
A cross hangs from the rear view mirror
What if Jesus doesn't care?
Do we not mind at all?
This anorexic world is going down
How long
Before we're gonna make it on our own?
See, I still haven't lost my faith
In acts of mercy and in grace
I still believe in things I've read
The book of love reads pretty bad
I know that things have been fucked up
The trust of God has been betrayed
So read my lips and hear me pray
Let's make this world a better place
We travel down this road forever
And I fear we're getting nowhere
A cross hangs from the rear view mirror
What if Jesus doesn't care?
Do we not mind at all?
This anorexic world is going down
How long
Before we're gonna break it
We don't mind at all
This anorexic world is going down
How long
Before we're gonna make it on our own
The song Anorexic World by Beborn Beton deals with themes such as a lack of faith in God, the potential end of the world, and the need for humanity to take responsibility for our actions before it's too late. The opening lines of the song express a fear of God's anger and a sense that things are not working out according to his plan. This, in turn, leads the singer to question whether it's time to "shut down the project," in other words, abandon humanity altogether.
The middle section of the song is where the singer starts to ask more profound and potentially existential questions. What if the prophecies about the end of the world were true? Do we, as human beings, deserve a second chance to make things right on this planet? The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency, as if the singer feels that time is running out for humanity to turn things around. There's a palpable sense of frustration and despair in the line "We travel down this road forever/And I fear we're getting nowhere," as well as a search for answers in the question "What if Jesus doesn't care?"
Ultimately, however, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing faith in the power of redemption and in humanity's ability to create a better world if we work together. The repeated phrase "This anorexic world is going down/How long/Before we're gonna make it on our own?" implies a sense of responsibility and agency on humanity's part, as if to say that we need to take ownership of the state of our planet and work to improve it before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I fear the hate of God
At times, I have this overwhelming fear that God dislikes me.
Sometimes I feel that things do not Work out according to his plan
On occasions, I experience that everything goes wrong despite the belief that God is controlling everything.
Time to shut down the project, man
It's about time to stop attempting to make things work on our own.
What if the prophecies were true?
What if the predictions of the future come true as they're supposed to?
What if our time was overdue?
What if the world has reached its expiration date?
Do we deserve a second chance to make his planet good again?
As human beings, do we merit a second opportunity to restore the Earth to its former glory?
We travel down this road forever
We are continually on this path, with no apparent end in sight.
And I fear we're getting nowhere
My apprehension is that we aren't making progress.
A cross hangs from the rear-view mirror
A religious symbol, the cross, is dangling from the car's rear-view mirror.
What if Jesus doesn't care?
What if our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is indifferent to the state of the universe?
Do we not mind at all?
As a society, are we truly unconcerned?
This anorexic world is going down
The world is deteriorating due to its unhealthy, unsustainable structure.
How long before we're gonna make it on our own?
How long must we continue to rely solely on ourselves?
See, I still haven't lost my faith in acts of mercy and in grace
Despite these negative thoughts, I still have faith in God's kindness and compassion.
I still believe in things I've read
I still hold faith in religious text even though I have doubts.
The book of love reads pretty bad
The Bible's portrayal of love sometimes seems harsh.
I know that things have been fucked up
I understand that our world has its problems.
The trust of God has been betrayed
Religious followers have been disillusioned, and they have betrayed their faith in God.
So read my lips and hear me pray
Listen to my plea to God as I seek help.
Let's make this world a better place
Let's work together to create a better world for all.
We don't mind at all
We don't seem to be bothered.
This anorexic world is going down
The world is becoming increasingly malnourished, and it will crumble eventually.
How long before we're gonna make it on our own?
How much longer before we can stand on our own two feet?
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.