BETONTOD (german for Concrete Death) is a german punk band from Rheinberg, … Read Full Bio ↴BETONTOD (german for Concrete Death) is a german punk band from Rheinberg, Germany, which was founded in the beginning of the 90's. In the beginning they named themselves Extrem, later the Sniffin' Kills and finally settled on Betontod. To this date they have performed over 800 concerts and recorded four studio albums, along with one live one.

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Boxer
Betontod Lyrics

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Ich habe nie etwas Geschenk bekommen,
Hab immer hart trainiert.
Der Gong zur 12. Runde
Hat mich noch mehr motiviert.
Und jeder Schlag ins Gesicht
Hat meine Faust fester geballt,
Und jedes Mal, wenn ihr mich anzählt,
Komm ich zurück wie Donnerhall.

Ich steh immer wieder auf,
Auch wenn ich am Boden bin,
Ich steh immer wieder auf - wieder auf,
Ganz egal, wie hart ich fall,
Ich steh immer wieder auf.

Ich habe Nehmerqualitäten
Selbst gegen Fäuste aus Stahl.
Das hat das Leben mich gelehrt.
Ich hab keine Wahl.
Ist auch der ganze Kampf nur getürkt
Und der Ringrichter gekauft,
Auch wenn der nächste Tiefschlag richtig sitzt
Stehe ich immer wieder auf,
Wir stehen immer wieder auf - wieder auf,

Ganz egal, wie hart wir fallen,
Wir stehen immer wieder auf.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Betontod's song "Boxer" convey a powerful message of resilience and determination. The singer reflects on their life, expressing that they have never received anything as a gift, everything has been earned through hard work and dedication. The sound of the bell signaling the start of the 12th round in a boxing match serves as motivation to push even harder. Each punch to the face only strengthens their resolve, tightening their clenched fist. Regardless of how many times they are knocked down and counted out, they always come back with a thunderous force, like an unstoppable storm.

The chorus emphasizes this theme of never giving up, no matter how difficult the circumstances. The singer repeatedly states that they will always get back up, even when they are at their lowest point. They possess the strength and endurance to withstand blows, even from fists made of steel. Life has taught them that they have no other choice but to keep going. Even if the fight seems rigged and the referee is corrupt, even if they receive a devastating low blow, they will persist and rise again. The chorus extends this determination to encompass a collective spirit, as they mention "we" standing up again, suggesting solidarity and unity in the face of adversity.

Overall, "Boxer" celebrates the fighter's spirit, resilience, and unyielding determination to overcome challenges and keep pushing forward, no matter the circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

Ich habe nie etwas Geschenk bekommen,
I have never received anything as a gift,

Hab immer hart trainiert.
I have always trained hard.

Der Gong zur 12. Runde
The gong for the 12th round

Hat mich noch mehr motiviert.
Has motivated me even more.

Und jeder Schlag ins Gesicht
And every blow to the face

Hat meine Faust fester geballt,
Has clenched my fist tighter.

Und jedes Mal, wenn ihr mich anzählt,
And every time you count me out,

Komm ich zurück wie Donnerhall.
I come back like thunderclap.

Ich steh immer wieder auf,
I keep getting up.

Auch wenn ich am Boden bin,
Even when I am down.

Ich steh immer wieder auf - wieder auf,
I keep getting up - again and again,