Schatten
Goethes Erben Lyrics

The first verse talks about how black light consumes thoughts and dreams and begins to move beyond boundaries, restlessly seeking out new things. The use of "Schwarzes Licht" or black light is interesting as it creates a sense of contrast and impossibility, as light is often associated with illumination and clarity. However, in this context, the black light seems to be associated with darkness, obscurity and the unknown. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of restlessness and the desire to move beyond perceived limitations. The second verse talks about the complexity and fleeting nature of life, and how it is dependent on its opposite, the white light. The use of "Schrill" or shrill and "grelle" or bright creates a sense of urgency and suddenness, representing the fleeting and temporary nature of life. The chorus repeatedly refers to the "Schatten" or shadows and how they swallow light, leading to bizarre and distorted forms.

The overall interpretation of the song seems to be about the contrast between light and darkness, and the struggle to understand and come to terms with the unknown and the fleeting nature of existence. The repeated mention of shadows and how they swallow light could represent the struggle to overcome darkness and understand the mysteries that lie within it. The bizarreness and distortion of forms could represent the difficulty in comprehending and coping with the impermanence and uncertainty of life.