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.
Wegsehen
Dritte Wahl Lyrics
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Ich weiß, es ist nicht richtig den Sender zu wechseln, wenn jemand von unrecht erzählt
Doch ich kann es nicht mehr hören jeden Tag immer wieder die gleichen Geschichten
Bilder des Grauens und nüchterne Stimmen die darüber berichten
Ich muss wegsehen, um es selbst zu überstehen
Ich muss wegsehen um nicht durchzudrehen
Um nicht draufzugehen
Zum Wütendwerden bin ich schon zu schlapp
Und zu feige für den Sprung ins eigene Grab
Einfach abzuhauen scheint mir auch zu leicht
Aber jeder hat den Punkt an dem es reicht
Ich muss wegsehen, um es selbst zu überstehen
Ich muss wegsehen um nicht durchzudrehen
The song "Wegsehen" by Dritte Wahl talks about the dilemma of acknowledging the horrors and injustices in the world while also needing to protect oneself from the overwhelming emotions that can arise from constantly being exposed to such negativity. The lyrics express the conflict between wanting to be informed and engaged, but also needing to disconnect and find a mental refuge. The verses acknowledge the moral duty to bear witness to the suffering of others, to not shy away from the truth, and to resist the temptation to look away in order to avoid the uncomfortable feelings that come with confronting difficult realities. However, the chorus reveals the singer's personal struggle with this responsibility, admitting that sometimes they have to "look away to survive" and to protect their own mental health.
The overall message of the song is a call for balance and self-care in the face of overwhelming adversity. It highlights the importance of acknowledging the harsh realities of the world, but also recognizing one's limits and taking the necessary steps to preserve their own well-being. The song is a reflection of the complex emotional and psychological struggles that can arise when grappling with social justice issues, particularly for those who are directly impacted or have a strong sense of empathy and responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich weiß, dass es falsch ist die Augen zu schließen vor dem Elend dieser Welt
I am aware that ignoring the suffering in this world by closing my eyes is not the right thing to do.
Ich weiß, es ist nicht richtig den Sender zu wechseln, wenn jemand von unrecht erzählt
I know that it is not right to switch channels when someone talks about injustice.
Doch ich kann es nicht mehr hören jeden Tag immer wieder die gleichen Geschichten
However, I cannot bear hearing the same stories of horror and suffering every single day.
Bilder des Grauens und nüchterne Stimmen die darüber berichten
Images of horror and sober voices reporting on them haunt me constantly.
Ich muss wegsehen, um es selbst zu überstehen
I have to look away to cope with it myself.
Ich muss wegsehen um nicht durchzudrehen
I must avert my gaze to avoid losing my mind.
Um nicht draufzugehen
To stay alive and healthy.
Zum Wütendwerden bin ich schon zu schlapp
I am too weak to become angrier than I already am.
Und zu feige für den Sprung ins eigene Grab
I am also too scared to take my own life.
Einfach abzuhauen scheint mir auch zu leicht
Running away seems like an easy way out to me.
Aber jeder hat den Punkt an dem es reicht
But everyone has a breaking point where it becomes too much to handle.
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.