Dritte Wahl ("third choice") is a German punk band.

In 1988 Gunnar … Read Full Bio ↴Dritte Wahl ("third choice") is a German punk band.

In 1988 Gunnar Gunnar (voc/g), Busch'n (voc/bg) und Krel (dr) played their first gig in their hometown Rostock (North/East Germany).

In January 2005 Busch'n died of cancer. Stefan (voc, bg) became his worthy replacement.

Dritte Wahl has released nine studio albums, three live-cds and 2 dvds.

Keine Angst vor Deutschland
Dritte Wahl Lyrics

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Schwarz-Rot-Gold die Fahne
Am Mast von unser'm Schiff
Wir segeln neue Bahnen
Wir steuern auf ein Riff
Deutsch-deutsch gehört zusammen
Wie Patronen und Gewehr
Wie Pulverdampf und Flammen
Wie Tod und deutsches Heer

Denke ich an Deutschland
Dann wird mir warm um's Herz
Doch Wärme nicht vor Freude
Nein heiß wird mir vor Schmerz
Deutschland, einig Vaterland
Ihr Nachbarn nehmt euch bloß in acht
Deutschland, einig Vaterland
das vierte reich es ist erwacht
Und warum sollte Deutschland
Heut in die NATO gehn
In ein paar Jahren haben wir
Ein eigenes System
Germany-Pakt oder Deutsche Union
Der Name ist doch gleich
Höher, schneller, weiter, stärker

Wird das Deutsche Reich
Keine Angst vor Deutschland

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dritte Wahl's song Keine Angst vor Deutschland convey a message of national unity, pride, and aspiration for a greater Germany. The first stanza features the German national colors of black, red, and gold on the flag of a ship heading towards unchartered waters despite the risk of hitting a reef. The second stanza highlights the idea of a united Germany, comparing it to the interconnection of bullets and guns, gunpowder and flames, death and the German army. The third stanza reveals the emotional connection the singer has with Germany, expressing how the thought of the country warms their heart but also makes them hot with pain. The fourth and final stanza comments on Germany's position in the world, questioning why the country is a part of NATO and proposes the idea of a German-led alliance or union, envisioning a stronger and more expansive German Reich.

The song is often associated with controversy and accusations of right-wing extremism as some interpret the lyrics as nationalistic and aggressive towards other nations. However, supporters of the band and the song claim that it merely expresses love for one's country and pride in its history and culture. The band members themselves have denied any far-right affiliations.

Line by Line Meaning

Schwarz-Rot-Gold die Fahne
We proudly fly the colors of our nation, the black, red, and gold flag which symbolizes Germany.

Am Mast von unser'm Schiff
The flag is hoisted on the mast of our ship, which represents our journey towards a new future for Germany.

Wir segeln neue Bahnen
We are exploring new possibilities and paving the way for a better future for our country.

Wir steuern auf ein Riff
However, we are aware that there are challenges ahead and we must navigate carefully to avoid any obstacles.

Deutsch-deutsch gehört zusammen
As a country, we believe that East and West Germany belong together and must be reunited.

Wie Patronen und Gewehr
Just like bullets and guns, East and West Germany are two parts of a whole and cannot function separately.

Wie Pulverdampf und Flammen
They are inseparable, like gunpowder and flames, and must be united to create a stronger nation.

Wie Tod und deutsches Heer
Like death and the German army, East and West Germany are two parts of the same entity and cannot be separated.

Denke ich an Deutschland
Whenever I think of Germany,

Dann wird mir warm um's Herz
I feel a sense of warmth in my heart,

Doch Wärme nicht vor Freude
But it's not joy that makes me feel warm,

Nein heiß wird mir vor Schmerz
Rather, it's pain and sadness that I feel.

Deutschland, einig Vaterland
Germany, our united fatherland,

Ihr Nachbarn nehmt euch bloß in acht
Neighboring countries should be cautious,

Das vierte Reich es ist erwacht
As Germany rises to power again, we are aware of the history of the past and the responsibility that comes with this new era.

Und warum sollte Deutschland
Why should Germany,

Heut in die NATO gehn
Join NATO today,

In ein paar Jahren haben wir
When we could establish our own system,

Ein eigenes System
An independent security structure for our country,

Germany-Pakt oder Deutsche Union
Whether it's called the Germany Pact or the German Union,

Der Name ist doch gleich
The name is not important,

Höher, schneller, weiter, stärker
What's important is that we continue to grow stronger, reach higher, move faster, and become more powerful.

Wird das Deutsche Reich
As we work towards rebuilding our country,

Keine Angst vor Deutschland
There is no need to fear Germany,

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