The band name "Blaue Blume" is german and comes from the romantic period in the 1800s (the German Author Novalis)(English translation: Blue Flower). It symbolizes longing, love, a yearning for eternity, hope and the beauty of things.
Jonas lists Antony And The Johnsons and The Smiths as huge influences on the band's music.
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Sky
Blaue Blume Lyrics
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hhhuuuuuuuhhhhuuhh
huhuuuuuuhu
a resting crime called temporary slave
where all the trees are gone and hummnum the air
you believe farfar and i'll lead somewhere
shopped until you dieeed
she's so firefly
smiling at the moonlight
breathe the sky and everything you know
she kinda bad
she kinda cold
hummmninihands of it all
i can give you anything
but its nothing at all
she kinda bad
she kinda cold
i can give you anything
but its nothing at all
huuuuhuuhimmm (staves)
The lyrics to Blaue Blume’s song Sky are an interesting blend of vague poeticism with a touch of nihilism. The first line of “uuuuuuuuuuh” exudes a sense of emptiness and longing that continues throughout the rest of the song. The line “a resting crime called temporary slave” seems to touch on the idea of being trapped in a world that offers no escape, and where even the idea of rest is a kind of crime. The metaphorical absence of trees and the pollution of the air suggests an apocalyptic environment in which people live, and the idea that it’s “temporary” suggests that it’s a state of being that they’ve resigned themselves to, rather than actively trying to change or escape.
The next few lines introduce the theme of believing in something greater, despite living in a world that feels devoid of meaning. The lines “you believe farfar and I’ll lead somewhere” convey a sense of trust and hope, even in the face of overwhelming despair. The line “shopped until you dieeed” is perhaps the most direct reference to consumerism and modernity that is prevalent throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that people are so consumed by their desire for material things that they lose sight of what’s really important – a message that is reinforced by the repeated lines “she’s so firefly” and “see you around the other niiiight”. The song seems to suggest that no matter how much we try to fill our lives with stuff, we’re still left feeling empty and alone.
Overall, Sky is a song that explores existential themes – the search for meaning in a meaningless world, the inherent emptiness of material possessions, and the power of hope and belief. While the lyrics are intentionally ambiguous, they convey a powerful message about the human condition that is both haunting and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
uuuuuuuuuuh
The song opens with a nondescript sound to set the tone.
hhhuuuuuuuhhhhuuhh
The sound continues, building tension and anticipation for the lyrics to begin.
huhuuuuuuhu
The sound starts to fade out as the first line of the song is introduced.
a resting crime called temporary slave
The artist introduces the concept of being trapped in a temporary state of rest, feeling like a slave to it.
where all the trees are gone and hummnum the air
The environment is described as barren and filled with an undefined, ominous sound.
you believe farfar and i'll lead somewhere
Despite the bleak surroundings, the singer offers hope and reassurance to believe in them to lead towards something better.
shopped until you dieeed
Consumerism and capitalism are referenced as a deadly cycle that can consume someone entirely.
she's so firefly
The artist describes a woman as being beautiful and possibly even magical.
see you around the other niiiight
The artist addresses someone directly, possibly hinting at a future encounter.
smiling at the moonlight
The image of someone smiling joyfully under the moonlight is presented.
breathe the sky and everything you know
The singer encourages the listener to take in everything around them, including the sky and all they think they know.
she kinda bad
The artist reiterates their admiration for the woman they previously described as a firefly.
she kinda cold
Despite their admiration, the singer acknowledges the woman's aloofness or distance.
hummmninihands of it all
The sound returns and intensifies as the concept of being overwhelmed by everything becomes more pressing.
i can give you anything
The singer offers all they can to someone, possibly the woman previously mentioned.
but its nothing at all
Despite their offers, the artist acknowledges that it may not be enough and still feel like nothing.
huuuuhuuhimmm (staves)
The song ends with the same indecipherable sound it began with, leaving the listener with a sense of uncertainty or intrigue.
Contributed by Kaylee C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.