Modus Operandi
Die Heuwels Fantasties Lyrics

The lyrics of Die Heuwels Fantasties's song "Modus Operandi" speak to the desire to make a bold impact on someone's life, even if it may seem foolish to onlookers. The opening lines suggest that the singer and their allies don't actually care about anything, but they want to make a ruckus that will grab the listener's attention. The repeated question, "what is your modus operandi?" (which is answered briefly in the final lines of the song), underscores the urgency behind this desire to act, to find a way to make a difference. The verses further elaborate on this sentiment, with lines like "everything will give way, everything must give way / until then I will scream loudly / with everything we have, we enter / always equal / both of us / before I give in / everything and all must give way." The suggested visceral commitment here speaks to the idea that, even if the situation might seem futile, the singer and their compatriots are willing to risk everything to make an impact.

The latter half of "Modus Operandi" shifts slightly; the vocalist still speaks of a desire to make a bold impact, but now with an added sense of frustration and desire for a fresh start. Lines like "hit me / drag me along with you / is it easier to disappear / than to start from the beginning" suggest that the singer is lamenting a lack of progress, perhaps wishing they could simply start anew. The phrase "modus operandi" is applied to the idea of a "plan of action" towards the end of the song, serving as a brief explanation for listeners. Ultimately, the lyrics of this song speak to a desire to reject complacency and make some kind of meaningful impact, even if the odds seem stacked against this goal.