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.

Helden
Ellen Allien Lyrics

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Du
Könntest du schwimmen
Wie Delphine
Delphine es tun
Niemand gibt uns eine Chance
Doch können wir siegen
Für immer und immer
Und wir sind dann Helden

Für einen Tag

Ich
Ich bin dann König
Und du
Du Königin
Obwohl sie
Unschlagbar scheinen
Werden wir Helden
Für einen Tag
Wir sind dann wir
An diesem Tag

Ich
Ich glaub' das zu träumen
Die Mauer
Im Rücken war kalt
Schüsse reissen die luft
Doch wir küssen
Als ob nichts geschieht
Und die Scham fiel auf ihre Seite
Oh, wir können sie schlagen
Für alle Zeiten
Dann sind wir Helden
Nur diesen Tag
Dann sind wir Helden
Dann sind wir Helden
Dann sind wir Helden
Nur diesen Tag

Dann sind wir Helden

Overall Meaning

Ellen Allien's song Helden, which means Heroes in German, is about two individuals who are determined to overcome the odds and become heroes for a day. The song begins with the singer asking if the listener can swim like a dolphin and be as graceful as one. The lyrics suggest that no one gives them a chance to succeed, but the two people can defy the odds and become heroes. The chorus emphasizes their goal that they will become heroes forever and always. They envision themselves as the king and queen on this day, even though they may seem unbeatable.

The second verse builds on this idea, with the singer seemingly dreaming about a cold wall behind them, and gunshots ringing in the air. Despite these intimidating obstacles, the two continue to kiss as if nothing is happening. The shame of the group supporting the opposition falls on their side, and the singer suggests that they can beat the enemies forever. This day is the day when they become heroes and forever live in legend. The singer repeats the chorus to reinforce their desire to be heroes, but specifies that it's only for this day.

Overall, the song is about two people who face seemingly unbeatable obstacles but continue to strive and remain determined. They want to become heroes and defy their odds. Ellen Allien wrote this song to inspire people to be brave and stand up for themselves, no matter what their struggles may be.

Line by Line Meaning

Du
Ellen Allien referring to someone else

Könntest du schwimmen
Can you swim?

Wie Delphine
Like dolphins do

Delphine es tun
Dolphins do it

Niemand gibt uns eine Chance
Nobody gives us a chance

Doch können wir siegen
But we can win

Für immer und immer
For eternity

Und wir sind dann Helden
And we will then be heroes

Für einen Tag
For one day

Ich
Ellen Allien referring to herself

Ich bin dann König
I will then be king