Beborn Beton is a German synth pop band founded in 1989, with their first a… Read Full Bio ↴Beborn Beton is a German synth pop band founded in 1989, with their first album release in 1993. The debut named "Tybalt" is a compilation of the best tracks written in the first three years of their band history and was very well received in the electronic music scene. 1995 the follow-up album "Concrete Ground" saw the light of day contributing to their reputation of fine synth-pop craftsmen and witty songwriters. After a change of record label in 1996 their break-through album "Nightfall" was released featuring the club-filler "Im Innern Einer Frau". Produced by José Alvarez ("Wolfsheim", "De/Vision") this collection of electro-pop gems is still one of their best-known and most popular albums in Europe as well as the Americas, only to be topped by their album "Truth" in 1997. This release is best known for the single "Another World", which received airplay in Europe and was popular in many synth pop and industrial music nightclubs in Europe and the United States.

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.

Mantrap
Beborn Beton Lyrics

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Looks at the entrance and I
Am aware of the smiles
On their faces, should I care?
So I entered the cave
For the smile that you gave
I had set my eyes on you
And the tunes that they play
Sound familiar to me

But I see nobody dancing
You take my hand
But I cannot recall your name

You are, you are, you know, you know what you are
My consolation
You are, you are, you know, you know what you are
My destiny
You are, you are, you know, you know what you are
The incarnation of a wish come true is what you are

You're getting closer to me
And the things that I see
Must be right, they can't be wrong
And the words that you say
Are "come, let's get away"
And "I really like your songs"
If that's all I can do
Making love to a tune
That is far way off romancing

I'd rather be with you
Than with no one at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beborn Beton's song "Mantrap" describe a first-time encounter with someone at a club. The singer enters the cave where the music is playing and notices the smiles on people's faces. However, the singer is unsure if they should care about those smiles. As they scan the crowd for some recognition or familiarity, their eyes land on an attractive person who they've set their sights on.

As the night progresses, the singer and this mysterious person begin to connect. They dance together and have an intimate moment where they share some words. The singer notes that they cannot recall the person's name, but it doesn't matter as there is an undeniable attraction there. The chorus repeats the phrase "you are, you are, you know what you are" over and over again, emphasizing the significance of this person's presence in the singer's life. The song ends with the singer stating that they would rather be with this person than no one at all.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of excitement and mystery that comes with meeting someone new. The singer is drawn to this person despite not really knowing them, and the chorus reinforces this notion that this person is essential to the singer's happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Looks at the entrance and I
Gazing towards the opening as I approach

Am aware of the smiles
Noticing the grins on their faces

On their faces, should I care?
Wondering if the expressions are worth being concerned about

So I entered the cave
Therefore, I stepped into the dark space

For the smile that you gave
In search of the grin that you presented

I had set my eyes on you
I had directed my vision towards you

And the tunes that they play
Listening to the melodies being played

Sound familiar to me
Seeming recognizable to my ears

But I see nobody dancing
However, no one is dancing to the beat

You take my hand
Suddenly, you grab hold of my hand

But I cannot recall your name
Although, I can't remember your name