Friede
KMFDM Lyrics

The lyrics to KMFDM's song "Friede" explore the idea of achieving peace through violent means. The song begins with the lines "Gewaltige Liebe, Umarme Den Kosmos, Brutaler Friede" which translates to "Mighty love, embrace the cosmos, brutal peace." This phrase sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it suggests that peace may be achieved through forceful means. The lyrics go on to describe the desire for total freedom from violence, and the need for people to come together in order to achieve it. The lines "Gnadenlose Vibrationen Machen High Und Geil, Ich Will Die Absolute Totalitare Befreiung Von Gewalt" translate to "Merciless vibrations make high and horny, I want the absolute totalitarian liberation from violence." Here, the lyrics suggest that violence can be used as a means of liberation, although this idea is ultimately questioned.

Despite the focus on violence, the lyrics also suggest a need for connection and intimacy. The lines "Ich Will Dich Ganz Oder Gar Nicht, Sei Mein" translate to "I want you completely or not at all, be mine." These lyrics suggest a desire for intimacy and love, but the insistence on complete possession suggests a controlling and possessive attitude. The song ends with the idea of transformation, as the lyrics suggest that the world can be turned into a "freudiges Bundel" or "joyful bundle" by killing destructive ideologies and media.