Stockholm
Jadu Lyrics

The lyrics to Jadu's song "Stockholm" depict a complex and tumultuous relationship between two individuals. The opening lines, "Die Sonne steigt empor, Macht dich zum Schattenmann" (The sun rises, making you a shadow man), suggests that one person in the relationship feels overshadowed or unseen. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that there is a forbidden love or illicit affair happening, as it is described as a "verboten ist die Zweisamkeit" (forbidden togetherness).

The singer expresses their struggle with this situation, acknowledging the potential healing power of letting go ("Ja, Verzicht kann heilsam sein") but also admitting the difficulty of enduring it ("Doch wie ertrag ichs bloß"). It is evident that both individuals have been practicing solitude or self-deception ("Übten uns in Einsamkeit, Die Sehnsucht war zu groß"), but the singer has come to a point where they can no longer lie to themselves and wants to surrender to their desires ("Lüg mich nicht mehr selber an, Und fall dir in den Schoß").

The chorus of the song addresses the "geliebter Schattenmann" (beloved shadow man), acknowledging that he cannot hold on to the singer ("Weiß dass du mich nicht behalten kannst") and emphasizing the impending loss ("Nah ist der Verlust"). The imagery of Stockholm is used metaphorically, representing a state of captivity or emotional entrapment ("Dein Dolch sinkt tief in meine Brust, Stockholm").

Overall, "Stockholm" delves into the internal struggle of a person torn between the desire for forbidden love and the acknowledgement that it cannot last. It explores themes of longing, deception, and the difficult choices one must face in matters of the heart.