Desperado
Funker Vogt Lyrics

The lyrics to Funker Vogt's song "Desperado" paint a vivid and dark picture of a person consumed by violence and the consequences of their actions. The opening lines, "Das Töten hat kein Ende, Du ertrinkst in deiner Furcht," speak to the endless cycle of killing and the haunting fear that grips the singer. The imagery of blood on their hands symbolizes the guilt and remorse that will never leave them.

The sudden realization of the violence committed, expressed in "So schnell war es geschehen, Doch wars dir nie bewusst," highlights the disconnect between the act and the awareness of its implications. The singer is portrayed as someone who refuses to acknowledge or understand the gravity of their actions until it is too late. The idea of being targeted and shot conveys a sense of inevitability and fate.

The lyrics further explore the idea of being trapped by one's past, as seen in "Es hält dich fest, ein Leben lang, Du läufst zwar los, doch kommst nie an." This sense of being stuck in a never-ending cycle of violence and regret is a central theme in the song. The repetition of "Kommando los und Feuer frei" serves as a stark and commanding reminder of the destructive patterns that the singer is caught up in.

The chorus, with its powerful repetition of "Du glaubst, du hast es in der Hand, Am Ende raubt s dir den Verstand," delves into the delusion of control and the ultimate loss of sanity that results from a life consumed by violence. The mention of a predetermined goal and the rejection of independent thought reinforce the idea of being trapped in a violent and oppressive system. The repeated chants of "Feuer frei!" further emphasize the destructive and unchecked nature of the singer's actions.