Kampfbereit
Front 242 Lyrics


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Einstein ist auf dem Strand nun
Und die Fahnen flattern
Einstein ist auf dem Strand nun
Traenenbenetzte Augen
Und der Wind laesst den Sand fliegen
Handgranaten




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Front 242's "Kampfbereit" describe a scene of chaos and destruction, with the mention of Einstein on the beach being a nod to the creation of the atomic bomb. The rest of the lyrics mention flags fluttering, tearful eyes, sand flying in the wind, and hand grenades. All of these elements suggest a battle or war zone, with the singer observing the devastation and perhaps feeling a sense of helplessness or despair.


Overall, the lyrics to "Kampfbereit" are open to interpretation but seem to touch on themes of violence, loss, and the destructive power of technology. The juxtaposition of Einstein, a symbol of scientific genius, with the image of hand grenades and tears suggests a complicated relationship between innovation and destruction.


* Front 242 is a Belgian electronic music group that formed in 1981.
* "Kampfbereit" is a track from the group's 1985 album "No Comment."
* The song's title translates to "battle-ready" in English.
* The album "No Comment" was influential in the development of industrial music.
* Front 242 was one of the first bands to use drum machines and samplers in their music.
* The group's name is a reference to a form used by Belgian police to classify demonstrations.
* Front 242 has been cited as an influence by many electronic and industrial musicians.
* The band's music has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including "The Matrix Reloaded" and "Stranger Things."
* Front 242 is still active as of 2021, with several albums released in recent years.
* Chords for "Kampfbereit" are not available as the song was produced using electronic instruments rather than traditional ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Einstein ist auf dem Strand nun
A genius has arrived on the beach


Und die Fahnen flattern
And the flags are waving


Einstein ist auf dem Strand nun
A genius has arrived on the beach


Traenenbenetzte Augen
Eyes filled with tears


Und der Wind laesst den Sand fliegen
And the wind makes the sand fly


Handgranaten
Hand grenades




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KING CHILL, AQIL DAVIDSON, ELDRA DEBARGE, WILLIAM DEBARGE, ANTON LAMONT HOLLINS, ETTERLENE JORDAN, MC LYTE, DAVID PORTER, MARKELL RILEY, TEDDY RILEY, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, DAVID J. WYNN, FREDDIE BYRD, LANA MOORER, ANTON HOLLINS, AQUIL DAVIDSON, PHARRELL WI

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