Du rennst
Die Selektion Lyrics

"Dreaming of a better world where fear disappears in the present. My hands tremble, your hands tremble, you breathe deeply. Run as fast as you can, leave your dreams behind. These dreams conquer you, force you to the ground."

The lyrics of "Du rennst" depict a sense of desperation and a longing for escape. The opening line of "Träumen von einer besseren Welt" (Dreaming of a better world) suggests a desire for something beyond the current reality. The next line, "die Angst verschwindet in der Gegenwart" (where fear disappears in the present), suggests that this better world would be one that is free from fear and anxiety.

The line, "meine Hände zittern, deine Hände zittern" (My hands tremble, your hands tremble) creates a sense of connection between the singer and the subject of the song. The repetition of "zittern" adds to the sense of nervousness and vulnerability that the lyrics convey.

The lines "du atmest tief/ renn so schnell du kannst, verlasse deine Träume/ diese Träume bezwingen dich, zwingen dich auf den Boden" (you breathe deeply/ run as fast as you can, leave your dreams behind/ these dreams conquer you, force you to the ground) suggest that the singer is encouraging the subject to escape from their fears and anxieties, but also acknowledges that this process will be difficult and may involve confronting those fears head-on.

Overall, "Du rennst" portrays a sense of restlessness and a desire to overcome fear and anxiety.