… Read Full Bio ↴Die Sterne are a band from Hamburg, Germany. They were founded in 1992.
Alongside such bands like Blumfeld and Tocotronic, Die Sterne are one of the most important representatives of the so-called "Hamburger Schule" (Hamburg school). Rock, Soul and Funk are some of the major influences on the music of Die Sterne.
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Die Sterne Lyrics
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Es war sehr gut undvon Bestand.
Kaum einer weiß bis heut',warum es dann verschwand.
Wir hatten Sex in den Trümmern und träumten.Wir fanden uns ganz schön bedeutend.
Ein Mann gab einem anderen Mann, der freundlich war'ne Mark. Der eine wirkte untersetzt, der andere gab ihmeine Zeitung. Das Kiosk brummte, doch kein Gedrängel -stark, hier gab es gar nichts zu bemängeln.Produkte in den Regalen. Auch in Töpfen oder Schalen.
Perfekter Service. Korrekte Preise.Nur die Lüftung summte leise.
Wir hatten Sex in den Trümmern und träumten.Wir fanden uns ganz schön bedeutend.
Wenn uns der Wind die Köpfe wegblies, war dieGeschwindigkeit O.K., fand ich. do sagtest schneller,schneller, schneller. Ich sagte nee. Es gabGespräche über den Sinn. Und wir fragten unsandauernd wo das hinführt. Waren wir Helden?Oder waren wir krank? Oder beides ?Oder noch schlimmer, sind wir's noch immer?
The song "Trümmer" by Die Sterne paints a picture of a once-beautiful countryside, complete with a lovely barn, buzzing bees, and flourishing trees. In this idyllic setting, a friendly old farmer sits on a bench, and children play in the meadows. Yet, despite its charm, this land is now in ruins, and no one knows why it disappeared. The lyrics suggest that despite the destruction, the memory of this place is still powerful enough to elicit feelings of nostalgia and longing.
The song goes on to describe a different scene, where two men exchange money and newspapers at a kiosk. The transaction runs smoothly, and the products are plentiful, the service is remarkable, and the prices are reasonable. However, a soft hum from the ventilation mars the otherwise perfect setting. Once again, the theme of lost beauty is present, and it seems evident that the mundane experience of buying newspapers carries a weighty significance.
Throughout the song, the recurring phrase "Wir hatten Sex in den Trümmern und träumten. Wir fanden uns ganz schön bedeutend" (we had sex in the ruins and dreamed. We found ourselves quite important) suggests that even in bleak surroundings, there is still beauty and meaning to be found. It could be interpreted as a metaphor for life itself, which can be full of disappointments and disasters, yet still capable of inspiring moments of joy and transcendence.
* Die Sterne is a German pop band formed in 1992 in Hamburg.
* "Trümmer" is the title track from their 2018 album, which translates to "ruins" in English.
* The music video for the song features a young couple exploring a rundown building, showcasing the theme of finding beauty in the face of destruction.
* The song was well-received by critics and fans, earning high praise for its thought-provoking lyrics and catchy melody.
* The lyrics of "Trümmer" have been compared to the German phrase "Schutt und Asche" (debris and ashes), which is often used to describe post-war Germany.
* The song's exploration of ruins and lost beauty is reminiscent of the Romantic ideal of the "ruin" as a source of inspiration and melancholy.
* Die Sterne is known for their eclectic musical style, which ranges from synth-pop to punk rock to experimental soundscapes.
* The band's name translates to "the stars" in English, an allusion to the romantic and dreamy quality of their music.
* The themes explored in "Trümmer" reflect Die Sterne's overarching interest in exploring the complexities of the human experience, often through the lens of nostalgia or loss.
* Unfortunately, the chords for the song "Trümmer" are not available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
So hübsch war's auf dem Land: eine wunderschöne Scheune
The scene on the countryside was really serene with a beautiful barn and full of buzzing bees and trees. It was breathtaking!
Mit Bienen in den Büschen und alles voller Bäume
The bushes were full of bees and the surrounding land was full of trees.
Ein lieber alter Bauer saß kauernd auf der Bank
A kind old farmer sat crouched on a bench.
Kleine Kinder in den Wiesen
There were little kids playing on the fields.
Wir dachten: ach, wie pittoresk, wenn man es so wie's ist sein läßt.
We were contemplating the beauty of nature, and how amazing it is to just let things be as they are.
Es war sehr gut und von Bestand. Kaum einer weiß bis heut', warum es dann verschwand.
The beauty was so long-lasting and impressive, but now it's all gone, and we don't even know why it disappeared.
Wir hatten Sex in den Trümmern und träumten. Wir fanden uns ganz schön bedeutend.
We felt significant and important as we had sex in the rubble and let our imagination run wild.
Ein Mann gab einem anderen Mann, der freundlich war 'ne Mark.
One man gave a mark to another, who was friendly towards him.
Der eine wirkte untersetzt, der andere gab ihm eine Zeitung.
One of them seemed short and stocky, while the other was giving him a newspaper.
Das Kiosk brummte, doch kein Gedrängel - stark, hier gab es gar nichts zu bemängeln.
The kiosk was quite busy, but there was no pushing, and everything was in order - no complaints.
Produkte in den Regalen. Auch in Töpfen oder Schalen. Perfekter Service. Korrekte Preise. Nur die Lüftung summte leise.
There were products in the shelves, even in pots and bowls. The service was perfect, prices were correct, but the ventilation was humming softly in the background.
Wenn uns der Wind die Köpfe wegblies, war die Geschwindigkeit O.K.
When the wind was strong enough to blow our heads off, it was still okay; the speed was fine according to me.
Do sagtest schneller, schneller, schneller. Ich sagte nee.
You asked me to go faster, faster, faster, but I said no.
Es gab Gespräche über den Sinn. Und wir fragten uns andauernd wo das hinführt.
We had deep conversations about the meaning of it all, and we kept pondering where it was all leading to.
Waren wir Helden? Oder waren wir krank? Oder beides?
Were we heroes, or were we sick in the head, or could it be both?
Oder noch schlimmer, sind wir's noch immer?
Or, worse yet, are we still like that today?
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