Klee is a German Pop-band from Cologne. Their musical influences however, a… Read Full Bio ↴Klee is a German Pop-band from Cologne. Their musical influences however, are mainly from British bands like New Order, The Cure, The Smiths, and The Beatles. In 1996 Suzie Kerstgens, Tom Deininger and Sten Servaes founded the band Ralley, but an accident forced them to take a break and reform as Klee in 2002. The name was inspired (according to Suzie Kerstgens) by the work of Paul Klee, and also refers to the four leaf clover as a good luck symbol. As KLEE they released their first CD "Unverwundbar" in 2002 with the respectable Club-Hits "Erinner Dich" and "Lichtstrahl". Their second outcome was "Jelängerjelieber" with their so far biggest chart-success "Gold" and "2 Fragen", which became the theme for the campaign “Die Gesellschafter” by the German association “Aktion Mensch”. After playing about 150 concerts in 2004 and 2005, presenting “Gold” in the TV-Show “Bundesvision Songcontest”, supporting Nena on her tour, and releasing their second Album in the USA (under the name “Honeysuckle”, with three exclusive tracks in English language) they released their third album on 04. August 2006: “Zwischen Himmel und Erde”, which entered the German Album-Charts on a sensational 17th rank! Their current single is "Dieser Fehler".

Gegen den Strom
Klee Lyrics

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In all den Jahren
Hab ich dich so oft vermisst
Doch nachzugeben wär nicht
Was der Konvention entspricht
Aber die Sehnsucht ist stärker
Als was man uns diktiert
Das hast du gesagt
Und jetzt ist es

Jetzt ist es auch passiert
Jeder kann es sehn

Wenn wir zusammen sind
Um so zu tun als wenn nichts wär
Stecken wir schon zu tief drin
Viel zu lange geleugnet
Aber das macht keinen Sinn
Wir brauchen nur ein bischen Mut
Und dann wird schon
Dann wird schon alles gut

Wir halten uns fest
Und schwimmen gegen den Strom
Das dauert zwar länger
Doch was macht das schon

Wir halten uns fest
Und schwimmen gegen den Strom
Das dauert zwar länger
Doch was macht das schon

Und jetzt steh ich da
Mit 'nem Blumenkranz im Haar
Und jetzt steh ich da
Und warte
Und warte auf dein "Ja"

Wir halten uns fest
Und schwimmen gegen den Strom
Das dauert zwar länger
Doch was macht das schon

Wir halten uns fest
Und schwimmen gegen den Strom

Das dauert zwar länger
Doch was macht das schon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Gegen den Strom" by Klee, talk about the struggle of going against societal norms and conventions to pursue one's heart's desire, even if it means waiting for a long time. The singer confesses to missing a person, but they have not given in to societal pressures to conform. However, the desire for the person is stronger than what has been dictated to them, and they have decided to take a leap of faith.

The singer explains that when they are together, it feels like they are pretending that nothing is happening, but the truth is they have denied their love for too long. They acknowledge that they need a little bit of courage to pursue their feelings, and everything will be alright. Despite the fear of going against the norm, the singer and their love interest hold on to each other and swim against the flow, even though it takes longer.

This song's message is powerful, delving deeper into the theme of love, uncertainty, and the need to take a bold step towards it. The lyrics call for individuals to be courageous enough to follow their hearts, regardless of what people around them may say, as love is worth waiting and fighting for.

Line by Line Meaning

In all den Jahren
Throughout all these years

Hab ich dich so oft vermisst
I've missed you so many times

Doch nachzugeben wär nicht
But giving up would not be the answer

Was der Konvention entspricht
To meet the standard expectations

Aber die Sehnsucht ist stärker
But the longing is stronger

Als was man uns diktiert
Than what is dictated to us

Das hast du gesagt
That's what you said

Und jetzt ist es
And now it is

Jetzt ist es auch passiert
It has also happened now

Jeder kann es sehn
Everyone can see it

Wenn wir zusammen sind
When we are together