Hand in Hand
IN SCHWARZ Lyrics

Der Schlagstock schlägt im Takt der Musik
The rhythm of the music matches the sound of police batons hitting objects

Der Asphalt bebt, eine Stadt im Krieg
The ground vibrates as the people riot in the streets, making the city feel like a warzone

Monotonie, Massenhysterie
The crowd's energy is intense, but repetitive and almost uncontrollable

Ein Funke genügt und der Brandsatz fliegt
All it takes is one spark for chaos to erupt and violent actions take place

Polizisten stehen im Regen
Even the police officers are forced to endure the harsh environment of the riot, standing in the pouring rain

Weiß nicht worum es geht, doch bin dagegen
Though unclear of the exact motivations behind the protest, the singer knows they are against the established system

Gegen das System, nehme ich mal an
Assuming it's against the established system, the singer joins the protest

Ich bin eigentlich nur einem Mädchen hinterher gerannt
The artist may have joined the protest for the sake of following a particular girl

Hand in Hand, Der Einsatztrupp treibt uns zusammen
The law enforcement forces are pushing people together, making them connect with each other through their experiences

Hand in Hand, Die verdammte Stadt steckt mein Herz in Brand
As they march together and experience the chaos of the city, the city ignites a passionate emotion within them

Rauch in meinen Augen, Gas in meiner Nase
The singer is experiencing physical discomfort from the tear gas dispersed by the authorities

Die Jungs in blau jagen uns, wie Hasen auf der Straße
The police officers are chasing after them, causing them to feel trapped like animals on the street

Die Tage sind schwarz, die Nächte sind hell
The singer is constantly engulfed by the darkness of the chaos during the day, while the night brings a surreal, almost illuminating light to everything around them

Eine schlechte Stadt, eine schlechte Welt
The state of the city and the world around them feels hopeless, run-down and bleak

Ein Leben lang gemeinsam gegen die Wand
The singer and their beloved will face all the challenges of life together, even if it often feels futile

Sie und ich für immer, Ich steh hinter ihr
The artist is devoted to standing by their partner's side through thick and thin

Keinen blassen Schimmer gegen was wir demonstrieren
They have no clear idea of what the protest is against or what they hope to achieve, but are dedicated just the same

Macht nix, Fakt ist, schon aus Prinzip
Regardless, they are committed to their actions as a matter of principle

Sehe ich das alles praktisch, genauso wie sie
Like their beloved, the singer approaches the protests with a pragmatic mindset

Verkohltes Papier, rauchende Tonnen
The immediate environment is filled with the aftermath of the protests: ash, smoke, and destroyed property

Parolen verschmiert auf grauem Beton
The slogans painted on the concrete walls of the city have become smudged and unreadable

Die ganzen Demonstranten verwüsten den Kiez
The protesters have ravaged the neighborhood with their upheaval

Geht mich nix an denn ich bin verliebt
Despite the chaos around them, the singer is somewhat removed from the immediate concerns of the protest because of their preoccupation with their romantic interest

Hand in Hand, Farbbomben platzen an der Häuserwand
Explosive devices filled with paint are being thrown onto the sides of buildings as a form of protest

Hand in Hand, im Sixpack Richtung Sonnenuntergang
Together, the singer and their beloved are walking towards the horizon as the sun sets on this chaotic day