Ellen Allien (born Ellen Fraatz) is a successful electronic musician, music… Read Full Bio ↴Ellen Allien (born Ellen Fraatz) is a successful electronic musician, music producer and the owner of the music label Bpitch Control. She lives in Berlin, Germany, but travels extensively. She sings in both German and English. Allien has said that one of the main inspirations for her music is the culture of reunified Berlin; her album "Stadtkind" was dedicated to the city.

Biography:
1989 - Ellen Allien lived for one year in London where she first came into contact with electronic music. When she later returned to Berlin, electronic music had become increasingly popular in Germany.
1992 - She worked in the "Fischlabor" where she got interested in DJ-ing. She later became a resident DJ there and also laid down tracks in the 'Bunker', 'Tresor', and the 'E-Werk'. At around the same time, she started her own show on the Berlin radio station Kiss-FM and created her own record label, calling them both "Braincandy." Due to discrepancies with distributers, she gave Braincandy up again in 1997 and instead, organized parties under the name "B Pitch".
1999 - Allien created the label Bpitch Control. With publications of Sascha Funke and Tok Tok the label became very successful.
2001 - Allien released her first album, Stadtkind (City Child).
2003 - Ellen released her second studio album Berlinette, in collaboration with Apparat (aka Sascha Ring).
2005 - She issued her third studio album, Thrills.
2005 - Allien created a Bpitch sub-label for minimal tech and minimal house, called "Memo Musik"; first artists are Ben Block, and Zander VT.
2006 - Ellen Allien and Apparat released the album Orchestra of Bubbles.
2007 - Allien was the first female artist to mix for the Fabric series (Fabric 34: Ellen Allien).
2008 - She released mix album titled Boogybytes, vol. 04.
2008 - After the death of her grandmother, Allien released her studio album Sool.
2010 - Ellen issued the studio album Dust.

Bullet
Ellen Allien Lyrics

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Time is like a bullet from behind
I run for cover just like you
Time is like a liquid in my hands
I swim for dry land just like you

Time is like a blanket on my face
I try to be here just like you
Time is just a fiction of our minds

I will survive and so will you

We are the only ones right now that are celebrating
And we are joining hands right now
We are the only ones right now that are suffocating
We are the dying ones right now

As the water grinds the stone
We rise and fall
As our ashes turn to dust
We shine like stars

Kisses on the dancefloor in my past
I need some comfort just like you
Beating like a bass drum time goes by
I want the last dance just like you

Drowning in the flood of morning light
I'm only human just like you
Do you hear the city waking up
I will survive and so will you

We are the ones the only ones
We are the ones the dying ones
We are the ones the only ones
We are the ones and we are joining hands
We are the only ones right now that are celebrating

As the water grinds the stone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Bullet by Ellen Allien explore the theme of time and its powerful impact on our lives. The opening lines "Time is like a bullet from behind, I run for cover just like you" suggests the sudden and unexpected nature of time and how it can catch us off guard. The following line, "Time is like a liquid in my hands, I swim for dry land just like you" compares time to a substance that is difficult to grasp and control, leaving us feeling like we're trying to swim against the current.

The middle section of the song focuses on the idea that time is a fleeting and transient concept, represented by the contrasting metaphors of a blanket that can smother us and a fiction that is created by our minds. The lyrics suggest that even though time can be overwhelming at times, we will survive and persevere through it, just as we have done in the past.

The final section of the song is an affirmation of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. It acknowledges that although life can be hard and ultimately leads to death, we can still find moments of joy and connection with others. The final lines "As the water grinds the stone, we rise and fall, as our ashes turn to dust, we shine like stars" suggest that even though our time on earth may be short, we can still leave a lasting impression through the connections we make with others.

Line by Line Meaning

Time is like a bullet from behind
Time seems to move very quickly and can catch us off guard, just like a bullet from behind.

I run for cover just like you
Like everyone else, I try to find safety when things are moving too fast.

Time is like a liquid in my hands
Time can feel slippery and hard to hold on to, just like a liquid.

I swim for dry land just like you
Like others, I try to navigate through life in a way that feels stable and secure, even when things are uncertain.

Time is like a blanket on my face
Sometimes time can feel overwhelming and suffocating, like a heavy blanket on top of us.

I try to be here just like you
I try to stay present and grounded, despite feeling overwhelmed or distracted.

Time is just a fiction of our minds
Time is a concept that we create in our minds, and therefore its effects may not always be real or tangible.

I will survive and so will you
We have the ability to survive and adapt, even when things feel chaotic or uncertain.

We are the only ones right now that are celebrating
At this moment, we are the only ones who are able to find joy and meaning in our lives.

And we are joining hands right now
We are connecting with others and sharing in our experiences together.

We are the only ones right now that are suffocating
At this moment, we are the only ones who are struggling and feeling overwhelmed.

We are the dying ones right now
We may be facing difficult circumstances, but we are still alive and have the ability to transform our experiences.

As the water grinds the stone
Over time, even small changes can have a big impact, just like water eroding away at rock.

We rise and fall
Our experiences are a constant cycle of ups and downs.

As our ashes turn to dust
Even after we die, our memories and influence can linger.

We shine like stars
Even in our darkest moments, we have the potential to light up the world and inspire others.

Kisses on the dancefloor in my past
Looking back on happy memories can bring us comfort.

I need some comfort just like you
Just like everyone else, I crave comfort and security during difficult times.

Beating like a bass drum time goes by
Time feels like it's moving quickly and relentlessly, like the strong beat of a bass drum.

I want the last dance just like you
We all want to make the most of our time and leave a lasting impact.

Drowning in the flood of morning light
Even something as simple as the morning sunlight can sometimes feel overwhelming.

I'm only human just like you
No matter who we are, we all have moments where we feel vulnerable and imperfect.

Do you hear the city waking up
We are all a small part of the larger world, and can feel both comfort and isolation in that.

I will survive and so will you
As individuals and as a collective, we have the ability to overcome tough times and thrive.

We are the ones the only ones
At this moment, we are the only ones experiencing what we're going through.

We are the ones the dying ones
We may be facing difficult circumstances, but we still have the ability to transform our experiences and come out the other side.

We are the ones and we are joining hands
We are coming together to face our challenges and support one another.

We are the only ones right now that are celebrating
At this moment, we are the only ones who are able to find joy and meaning in our lives.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOAKIM MONTELIUS, SIMONSSON ESKIL, SIMONSSON ESKIL SIMONSSON ESKIL

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