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.
Stadtkind
Ellen Allien Lyrics
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Stadtkind Die Nacht geht vorbeiein neuer Tag beginntalles strömt Berlindu gibst mir die Kraftbin ein Teil von dir
Stadtkind Die Nacht, die Nacht Die Nacht, die Nacht Die Nacht, die Nacht
Die Nacht, die Nacht
The lyrics to Ellen Allien's "Stadtkind" convey a sense of hope and the promise of a new day after a night of uncertainty. The repeated refrain of "Die Nacht geht vorbei, ein neuer Tag beginnt" (The night passes, a new day begins) speaks to the impermanence of darkness and the inevitability of light. The reference to Berlin in the lyrics suggests that the city itself is a source of strength and resilience for the singer: "Berlin, du gibst mir die Kraft, bin ein Teil von dir" (Berlin, you give me strength, I am a part of you). The use of the term "Stadtkind" (city child) further emphasizes the connection between the singer and the urban environment, suggesting that the city is not just a place but a defining aspect of the singer's identity.
The repetition of the phrase "alles strömt" (everything flows) throughout the song adds to this sense of movement and change, suggesting that even in the face of uncertainty, there is always the potential for transformation and growth. The use of electronic music and driving beats further reinforces this idea of constant movement and evolution. Overall, "Stadtkind" is a powerful affirmation of resilience and hope, and a celebration of the vitality and energy of the urban environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Die Nacht, die Nacht Die Nacht geht vorbei ein neuer Tag beginnt alles strömt Stadtkind
The night fades away and a new day begins, everything flows through the city like a child of the city.
Die Nacht geht vorbei ein neuer Tag beginnt alles strömt Stadtkind
The darkness of the night fades away and a new day brings new hope and energy flowing throughout the city.
Die Nacht geht vorbei ein neuer Tag beginnt alles strömt Berlin du gibst mir die Kraft bin ein Teil von dir Stadtkind
As the night ends and a new day begins, Berlin gives me the power and strength to be a part of it, just like a true child of the city.
Die Nacht, die Nacht Die Nacht, die Nacht Die Nacht, die Nacht
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the cyclical nature of days and nights, each new day bringing a new night and vice versa.
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nothing-Toulouse
Früher der Track wenn man morgens völlig zerstört in die Sonne geblinzelt hat und heute wenn man mit dem Rad zur Arbeit fährt. 😂 So ändert sich manches. Aber der Track bleibt Bombe!❤
@housemukke3741
Beste Hommage an eine Stadt. Ellens Meisterwerk....Unsterblich!!!!
@NoName-er1sh
Hessenkind😎 Stammheim und Omen✌️
@lovelifelaughjo4338
Das waren noch Zeiten.
Morgens ausm Tresor und ab nach Frankfurt ins U und Dauerparty.
Ich werde diese Zeiten nie vergessen.....♡
.........Das waren noch geile Party's von 2000-2005 .......richtig Abfahrt ♡
@QLseven
Tresor, E-Werk, zwischendurch in der Mohrenstraße, ums Eck herum, im Auto gechillt. 🎼Berlin, bin ein Teil von dir
@maximilianschmidt9259
Legandary ... als 90ziger Kind 🥰
@jammadamma
Stark and poetic.
@lorenamarti6641
Me encanta ❤
@reinholdachleitner2069
My favourite Ellen Allien track,wirklich wunderbar.
@fff_44
BERLIN!!!
Du gibst mir die Kraft💊
bin ein Teil von dir
Stadtkind
Ahh my mind is gone🌀