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.
Vergeltung
Feindflug Lyrics
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Hilfe
Schnell
Hierher
The lyrics to the song Vergeltung by Feindflug describe a situation where enemy planes are approaching and the situation is urgent. The words "Feindflugzeuge nähern sich, Sir!" (Enemy planes are approaching, sir!) indicate a sense of impending danger and chaos. The urgency of the situation is further emphasized by the desperate cries for help and the pleas for action. This sense of desperation is further accentuated by the repetition of the word "schnell" (quickly).
The lyrics of Vergeltung are open to interpretation, but they seem to be about a wartime situation where the enemy is about to attack. The frustration and sense of defeat are palpable in the lyrics, especially in the line "Verdammt nochmal, das hätte nie passieren dürfen!" (Damn it, this should never have happened!). The tone of the lyrics suggests a sense of helplessness and resignation in the face of an inevitable attack.
Overall, the lyrics to Vergeltung describe a tense and dangerous situation where the sense of urgency and fear are prominent themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Feindflugzeuge nähern sich, Sir! Kommen direkt auf uns zu!
Enemy planes are approaching, Sir! They are flying directly towards us!
Hilfe
Help!
Schnell
Quickly!
Hierher
Over here!
Verdammt nochmal, das hätte nie passieren dürfen!
Damn it, this should have never happened!
Contributed by Abigail P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.