Deine Lakaien is a German Darkwave group comprising vocalist Alexander Velj… Read Full Bio ↴Deine Lakaien is a German Darkwave group comprising vocalist Alexander Veljanov and the classically trained composer, pianist and drummer Ernst Horn. The band started in 1985 with an advertisement in the classifieds of a magazine ("Vocalist wanted who enjoys experimenting") posted by Ernst Horn. Most of the band's recordings have been released on Chrom Records although a few recent albums were released by Sony and EMI. The band's sales exceed 500,000 units.

Sometimes
Deine Lakaien Lyrics

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Is there a god
In heaven, on earth
Do you know?
Is there a god
In heaven, on earth
I don't know
Is there a friend
In heaven, on earth

Do you know?
Is there a friend
In heaven, on earth
I don't know

Sometimes, sometimes
I loved someone
Sometimes, sometimes
Someone loved me
That's all I know

Is there a new life
In heaven, on earth
Do you know?
Is there a new life
In heaven, on earth
I don't know
Is there a sense of life
In heaven, on earth
Do you know?
Is there a sense of life
In heaven, on earth
I don't know

Sometimes, sometimes
I loved someone
Sometimes, sometimes
Someone loved me
That's all I know

Are we the meaning
Or do we live by random
Do you know?
Are we the meaning
Or do we live by random
I don't know
Shall we be elevated
Or pushed into the fire
Do you know?
Shall we be elevated
Or pushed into the fire
I don't know

Sometimes, sometimes
I loved someone
Sometimes, sometimes

Someone loved me
That's all I know

Overall Meaning

The song "Sometimes" by Deine Lakaien is a philosophical reflection on the uncertainty and ambiguity of life. It opens with a series of questions about the existence of God, a friend, and a new life. The lyrics express the singer's doubt and lack of certainty, admitting that they don't know the answers to these existential questions. This uncertainty is juxtaposed with the simple fact that sometimes, love exists between people. The repetition of the phrase "sometimes, sometimes" emphasizes the fleeting and unpredictable nature of love in our lives.

The second half of the song explores the idea of a larger meaning or purpose to our lives. The questions continue as they ponder whether we are simply living randomly or if our lives have a greater significance. The final lines of the song suggest that the ultimate fate of our lives is unknown, as we may be "elevated" or "pushed into the fire." Again, this uncertainty is contrasted with the simple fact that sometimes, we experience love.

Overall, "Sometimes" delves into the mysteries and uncertainties of life, acknowledging that we may never have all the answers, but highlighting the importance of love in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Is there a god
Do we believe in a higher power?

In heaven, on earth
In the afterlife or in the present?

Do you know?
Do you have the answers?

Is there a friend
Do we have companionship?

I don't know
We don't have all the answers

Sometimes, sometimes
Occasionally

I loved someone
I have experienced love

Someone loved me
I have been loved by others

That's all I know
Love is the only certainty we have

Is there a new life
Is there life after death?

Is there a sense of life
What is the purpose of life?

Are we the meaning
Do we give meaning to life?

Or do we live by random
Or is life determined solely by chance?

Shall we be elevated
Will we be rewarded?

Or pushed into the fire
Or punished?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ahmad Darwich, JIMMY OLESEN, KRISTIAN HORN-JEPPESEN, Thomas Hogsted

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