In the late 1990's the band was accused of links with the German neo-nazi scene, due to the project's themes, the presence of right-wing fans at their concerts, and especially because they first appeared on a right-wing label - VAWS, Verlag + Agentur Werner Symanek. VAWS published clearly neonazi videos and German nationalist materials, but also spearheaded a right-wing attempt to breakthrough in German music scenes beyond oi and rac. Josef Maria Klumb (Von Thronstahl) worked with VAWS. Feindflug rejected the critique and read a formal statement of denial at their concert at the 1999 Wave Gotik Treffen. They stated that their music is intended as criticism of the issues it describes, not as glorification. Quote: Das Projekt vertritt definitiv kein faschistoides Gedankengut! Oder würde es sonst Titel geben, wie „Stukas im Visier“ bzw. „Kahle Bedrohung“?! Die Mühe, auch mal etwas zu hinterfragen, muß man sich schon selbst machen...Use your brain and think about it! Use your brain and think about it! With the increasing success of Feindflug, the criticism abated, but still irritates the band, who have had to constantly defend themselves (using that English-language slogan). At their website - http://www.feindflug.info/ - the flash intro features photographs of several German World War II scenes, an electric chair, and President George W. Bush, in between the voice samples "Von hier gibt es kein Entkommen" ("From here, there is no escape") and "Schluss damit!" ("Stop it!") with the band's slogan "Use your brain and think about it!" appearing in between.
Glaubenskrieg
Feindflug Lyrics
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(Klaus Kinski)
The lyrics of Feindflug's song Glaubenskrieg contain the above-mentioned line which is a quote from Klaus Kinski. This line means "I am not the official church Jesus, I am not your superstar." This particular line communicates a sense of rejection and defiance towards the traditional religious approach of Christianity, which seeks to lionize certain individuals and cement them as models for behavior. The rebellious tone of the line is further intensified with the use of exclamation marks in the lyrics.
The larger context of this song is that it is a commentary on the religious wars that are being fought around the world. The lyrics suggest that these religious conflicts are pointless and that people should focus on coming to terms with their own spirituality rather than waging wars. In this sense, the song's message can be seen as one that advocates for the appreciation of different cultural and religious beliefs in a secular society.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich bin nicht der offizielle Kirchenjesus
Ich werde von der offiziellen Kirche nicht anerkannt oder als Jesus akzeptiert aufgrund meiner Überzeugungen oder Taten, die von der Norm abweichen könnten.
ich bin nicht euer Superstar! (Klaus Kinski)
Ich bin kein Idol oder eine Berühmtheit, auf die man aufschauen oder nachahmen sollte. Ich bin einfach ein Mensch mit seinen eigenen Überzeugungen und Fehlern, wie jeder andere auch.
Contributed by Eli F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.