Werk
E-603 Lyrics
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Sesshaft wurde und ihre reiche gründeten,
Verblasste allmählich der Glanz der alten Götter.
Fortan regierte nur noch ein Gott.
Der Allmächtige? der Herr der Christen.
Doch während dieser eine Glaube
Unaufhaltsam die Herzen der Völker eroberte,
Brannte der Teufel sein Mal in das Fleisch der ungläubigen.
Gottes Beitrag und des Teufels Werk.
The lyrics from E-603's song "Werk" delve into a contemplation of the evolution of belief systems in Western civilization. The opening lines, "Als die Völker des Abendlandes Sesshaft wurde und ihre reiche gründeten, Verblasste allmählich der Glanz der alten Götter," suggest a time of transition as ancient polytheistic beliefs faded into oblivion with the rise of settled societies and the establishment of rich cultures. This marks a turning point where the prominence of the old gods began to diminish.
The lyrics then juxtapose the declining influence of the ancient deities with the ascendance of monotheism, specifically Christianity, as the dominant faith of the time. The mention of "Der Allmächtige? der Herr der Christen" alludes to the power and sovereignty attributed to the Christian God as the sole deity to be worshiped. This shift in religious dynamics symbolizes a transformation in the spiritual landscape, where one omnipotent God reigns supreme over the hearts and minds of the people.
As the monotheistic faith of Christianity spreads and consolidates its hold on the populace, the lyrics introduce the notion of a malevolent force at work in opposition to this monotheistic shift. The depiction of "Brannte der Teufel sein Mal in das Fleisch der ungläubigen" conveys a sense of defiance and rebellion, as the devil leaves his mark on the unbelievers, resisting the imposition of the new order. This highlights a dualistic struggle between the forces of good and evil, with the devil symbolizing temptation, chaos, and opposition to the established belief system.
Ultimately, the lyrics encapsulate a narrative of human history wherein the clash between faith and rebellion, God and devil, plays out as a timeless struggle for the soul of humanity. The declaration that "Dies ist die Geschichte der Menschheit, Gottes Beitrag und des Teufels Werk" concludes the lyrical reflection by framing the complex interplay between divine intervention and diabolical influence throughout the ages. This evocative portrayal invites listeners to contemplate the enduring themes of faith, power, and resistance that have shaped the course of human civilization.
Line by Line Meaning
Als die Völker des Abendlandes
When the nations of the Western world
Sesshaft wurde und ihre reiche gründeten,
Settled down and established their kingdoms,
Verblasste allmählich der Glanz der alten Götter.
The brilliance of the ancient gods gradually dimmed.
Fortan regierte nur noch ein Gott.
From then on, only one God was to reign.
Der Allmächtige? der Herr der Christen.
The Almighty? The Lord of the Christians.
Doch während dieser eine Glaube
Yet while this singular faith
Unaufhaltsam die Herzen der Völker eroberte,
Unstoppably conquered the hearts of the nations,
Brannte der Teufel sein Mal in das Fleisch der ungläubigen.
The devil marked the flesh of the unbelievers with his brand.
Dies ist die Geschichte der Menschheit,
This is the story of humankind,
Gottes Beitrag und des Teufels Werk.
God's contribution and the devil's handiwork.
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