Straßenbahn des Todes
Element of Crime Lyrics

The lyrics of Straßenbahn des Todes by Element of Crime express a sense of longing and a desire to reconnect with someone, represented by the repeated line "und dich will ich endlich wiedersehen" (and I want to see you again at last). The singer describes standing with old people who complain on the corner and rolling cigarettes for them, while they agree on how everything is getting worse. This mundane scene highlights the singer's sense of being stuck in a rut, wishing for something or someone to break the monotony. The mention of "where neuroses flourish" suggests a kind of psychological stagnation or malaise that the singer is trying to escape, perhaps by becoming a landscape gardener. This profession is often associated with creating beauty and order, and the singer may be seeking a similar sense of meaning and purpose in life.

The second verse describes the singer keeping watch on a paper container outside the "Edeka of horrors," a German supermarket chain. The reference to losing if one is friendly suggests a harsh and impersonal culture that the singer is trapped in. However, the mention of seeing someone from afar and rushing to join them in the shopping cart area suggests a glimmer of hope or excitement amidst the mundane routine. The singer again expresses a desire to be with this person and escape the neuroses that surround them.

Overall, Straßenbahn des Todes conveys a sense of ennui and frustration, but also a longing for connection and something more meaningful. The imagery of the streetcar to the city limits, which the singer will board despite feeling claustrophobic, emphasizes the idea of escape and renewal.