GemEinsam
Illuminate Lyrics

The lyrics of Illuminate's song GemEinsam delve into the complexities of a relationship that has left the singer lost and confused. The opening lines, "Warum spür ich Dich neben mir obwohl da keiner ist / Warum kann ich Dich noch hören wenn Du auch gar nicht sprichst", suggest that the singer feels the presence of their partner even when they are not physically there, and that their memory lingers on. The next lines, "Warum bin ständig einsam obwohl Du bei mir bist / Warum halte ich zu Dir auch wenn es mich zerfrisst", reveal the inner turmoil that the singer is going through--they are constantly yearning for their partner's company, even though it brings them pain.

The chorus, "So lass die Hoffnung ich nun fahren / Und mach mich auf zu neuen Welten / Unsere Zukunft birgt doch nur Gefahr / Denn auf Wolken können wir nun mal nicht zelten", suggests that the singer has come to the realization that their relationship is not sustainable, and that they need to let go of the hope that things will improve. They need to move on to new horizons, because their future with their partner is fraught with danger--just like one cannot camp on clouds.

In the second verse, the singer continues to question their own feelings and behavior--"Warum denke ich nur an Dich obwohl ich das nicht will / Warum will allein ich sein auch wenn ich Dich vermiss / Warum halte ich Dich noch fest auch wenn ich selber fall / Warum bin ich nirgendwo und Du bist überall". They don't understand why they can't stop thinking about their partner, even though they want to be alone, or why they continue to cling to them, even when it's hurting them. The final two lines of the song, "Denn all diese Zweifel dass bin doch gar nicht ich/ Denn all diese Zweifel kamen erst durch Dich", suggest that the relationship has changed the singer fundamentally, and that the doubts and fears they experience are a direct result of their partner's actions.