Eisbär
Grauzone was an 80's Swiss band composed of 3 musicians : Marco Repetto and… Read Full Bio ↴Grauzone was an 80's Swiss band composed of 3 musicians : Marco Repetto and two brothers, Stephan Eicher and Martin Eicher. At the end of 1979 Marco Repetto (drums) and GT (bass) left the Punk band Glueams, to form together with Martin Eicher (guitar, vocals, synthesizer) a new band called Grauzone. Martin had already supported Glueams on their single mental. They gave their first concert in March 1980 at the club Spex in Berne, Switzerland. Martin's brother Stephan Eicher (guitar, synthesizer) and Claudine Chirac (saxophone) supplemented the group temporarily in live appearances and recordings.
After ten concerts, four singles and an album the group split up at the end of 1982. GT and Marco Repetto formed together with the former Glueams guitarist Martin Pavlinec and the drummer Dominique Uldry, the band „Missing Link“, later „Eigernordwand“. GT supplemented the futurism oriented performance group „Red Catholic Orthodox Jewish Chorus “ around performance artist Edy Marconi, in which occasionally Marco Repetto also played. Later the group changed their name to „I Suonatori“. Stephan Eicher started a successful solo career. 1988 published Martin Eicher his solo-EP „Spellbound Lovers“. Marco Repetto started in 1989 a new career as Techno and Ambient DJ, musician and producer (a.o. mittageisen v2). The band is most famous for their 1981 hit "Eisbär" ("Polar Bear"), which was later covered by the French band Nouvelle Vague. The single went to #12 in Germany and #6 in Austria.


After leaving the group, Stephan Eicher embarked on a solo career in France.

Eisbär
Grauzone Lyrics


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Eisbär - Eisbär
Kaltes Eis
Kaltes Eis
Eisbär
Eisbär
Oh, Eisbär

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein, im kalten Polar.
Dann müßte ich nicht mehr schrei'n,
Alles wär' so klar.

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein, im kalten Polar.
Dann müßte ich nicht mehr schrei'n,
Alles wär' so klar.

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein, im kalten Polar.
Dann müßte ich nicht mehr schrei'n,
Alles wär' so klar.

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein, im kalten Polar.
Dann müßte ich nicht mehr schrei'n,
Alles wär' so klar.

Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen.
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen.




Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen.
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grauzone's song "Eisbär" express a desire to escape the complexities and difficulties of human existence by becoming an ice bear in the cold polar region. The repetition of the phrase "Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein" (I want to be an ice bear) and the longing for a world where everything is clear and there is no need to scream or cry, are indicative of a desire for simplicity and innocence. The repeated refrain of "Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen" (Ice bears never have to cry) reinforces this idea of a burden-free existence.


Furthermore, the use of the ice bear as a metaphor for a simpler, more natural existence can be seen as a criticism of the complexities and artificiality of modern civilization. The cold and barren landscape of the polar region, where survival is based on instinct and adaptation, can be seen as a contrast to the confusing and overwhelming world of human society.


Overall, "Eisbär" can be interpreted as a wistful dream of escape to a simpler existence, free from the complications and problems of the human world.


Line by Line Meaning

Eisbär - Eisbär
The title of the song is a repetition of the word 'Eisbär' (polar bear) to draw attention to its significance in the lyrics.


Kaltes Eis
The cold ice of the polar environment is a recurring theme throughout the song, establishing the setting for the lyrics.


Eisbär
The singer repeats the phrase 'Eisbär' as a way of expressing their admiration for the creature.


Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein, im kalten Polar.
The singer wishes they could be a polar bear living in the cold Arctic region to escape the problems they face in their current reality.


Dann müßte ich nicht mehr schrei'n, Alles wär' so klar.
Living in the isolated polar environment would give the singer a clear perspective on life without the need to scream or cry out for help.


Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen.
The singer refers to the emotional strength of polar bears, noting that they do not cry even in the toughest circumstances.




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@DeadSomething

@@jesipohl6717 literal translation
Polar bear

Polar bear

Cold ice
Cold ice
Polar bear

Polar bear

ooh, polar bear

I want to be a polar bear
In the cold polar
Then I wouldn't have to scream
Everything would be so clear
I want to be a polar bear
In the cold polar
Then I wouldn't have to scream
Everything would be so clear

I want to be a polar bear
In the cold polar
Then I wouldn't have to scream
Everything would be so clear
I want to be a polar bear
In the cold polar
Then I wouldn't have to scream
Everything would be so clear

Polar bears never have to cry

Polar bears never have to cry

Polar bears never have to cry

Polar bears never have to cry



@adamgutwein3850

Eisbär
Eisbär
Kaltes Eis
Kaltes Eis
Eisbär
Eisbär
Oh, Eisbär

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar


Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar

Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen



@idontthinkso191

Eisbär
Eisbär
Kaltes Eis
Kaltes Eis
Eisbär
Eisbär
Oh, Eisbär
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrei'n
Alles wär' so klar
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen
Eisbär'n müssen nie weinen



@belce6969

Eisbär
Eisbär
Kaltes Eis
Kaltes Eis 
Eisbär
Eisbär
ooh Eisbär
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein
Im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrein
Alles wär so klar
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein
Im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrein
Alles wär so klar
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein
Im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrein
Alles wär so klar
Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein
Im kalten Polar
Dann müsste ich nicht mehr schrein
Alles wär so klar
Eisbärn müssen nie weinen
Eisbärn müssen nie weinen
Eisbärn müssen nie weinen
Eisbärn müssen nie weinen



All comments from YouTube:

@PsychicSploob

As someone who’s been learning German for a little over a year, it is delightful to be able to understand this song. I know it’s relatively simple, but I’ll take my victories as they come!

@ihintrr

Same, it's got a sad undertone to it as well, ein sehnsucht

@thomasc.anderson3498

I Wish I was able to do that.
Work in progress... :)

@TripleD303

​@@ihintrrWeltschmerz

@nicholasgoddard3528

Ive been learning for around a week but still trying to understand 99 luftballons

@GinToni_

Dieser track wird ewig fresh bleiben wie im kalten polar!!

@lisabasingaaa7635

Ohja 😄

@ungehemd

aber die pole schmelzen wegen klimawandel :( was dann?

@stevemclaughlin8004

I love this song. I remember it from when I stationed in Germany. From the Lyrics, he wishes to be a Polar Bear, because Polar Bears don't cry.

@axogang_8031

Thank you i was trying to figure out what the lyrics meant

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