Das Modell
Kraftwërk Lyrics


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She's a model and she's looking good
I'd like to take her home that's understood
She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
It only takes a camera to change her mind

She's going out tonight but drinking just champagne
And she has been checking nearly all the men
She's playing her game and you can hear them say
She is looking good, for beauty we will pay

She's posing for consumer products now and then
For every camera she gives the best she can




I saw her on the cover of a magazine
Now, she's a big success, I want to meet her again

Overall Meaning

The song "Das Modell" by Kraftwerk tells the story of a fashionable and attractive model who seems to be always under the spotlight. The song highlights the fact that the model is highly sought after by photographers, consumers, and even men who admire her beauty. The lyrics reveal that the model is aware of her looks and seems to play hard to get, a trait that adds to her desirability.


The opening line "She's a model and she's looking good" immediately lets us know what the song is all about. The lyrics go on to describe how the woman plays hard to get and how she can be easily swayed by a camera. The song emphasizes that the model is highly sought after by men, and how her looks are what makes her valuable.


The last part of the song about the model posing for consumer products and being on the cover of a magazine is a reflection of how society values superficial beauty. The song highlights how the model's beauty leads to success, fame, and attention.


Overall, the song highlights how beauty and superficial looks can lead to fame, admiration, and attention. It reveals the flip side of the modeling industry, where models are often objectified and valued for their looks rather than their intelligence, talent, or personality.


Line by Line Meaning

She's a model and she's looking good
The woman is a model and she appears physically attractive.


I'd like to take her home that's understood
The singer desires to bring the model to their home.


She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
The model presents herself as challenging to attain, but occasionally shows enjoyment.


It only takes a camera to change her mind
The model's perspective and behavior can be influenced by the presence of a camera.


She's going out tonight but drinking just champagne
Despite being social, the model only consumes luxury beverages.


And she has been checking nearly all the men
The model has been examining or choosing potential suitors among the male attendees.


She's playing her game and you can hear them say
The model is tactfully pursuing her goals and it is noticeable to others.


She is looking good, for beauty we will pay
The model's attractive appearance is valued by observers, including those willing to pay for it.


She's posing for consumer products now and then
The model frequently appears in advertisements for consumer goods.


For every camera she gives the best she can
The model's performance is consistently excellent in front of the camera.


I saw her on the cover of a magazine
The singer witnessed the model's appearance on the front cover of a publication.


Now, she's a big success, I want to meet her again
Subsequent to her notoriety, the artist desires to meet the model once again.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emil Schult, Ralf Huetter, Karl Bartos

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