Kraftwerk
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Music non stop, techno-pop
Music non stop, techno-pop
Synthetic electronic sounds
Industrial rhythms all around
Music non stop, techno-pop
Synthetic electronic sounds
Industrial rhythms all around
Music non stop, techno-pop
Music non stop, techno-pop
Synthetic electronic sounds




Industrial rhythms all around
Music non stop, techno-pop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kraftwerk's "Music Non-Stop" encapsulate the essence of the German electronic band's music. The repetition of the phrase "music non-stop" reinforces the idea that their music is all-consuming and never-ending. The use of the terms "techno-pop," "synthetic electronic sounds," and "industrial rhythms" demonstrate the band's embrace of technology and their pioneering of the electronic genre. The lyrics create a sense of a futuristic, robotic world where music reigns supreme, and human emotion is secondary.


The use of repetition in the lyrics and music of "Music Non-Stop" is a hallmark of Kraftwerk's style, reflecting their fascination with minimalism and industrial processes. The song also features vocal manipulation techniques, with pitch-shifting and echo being used to create an otherworldly effect. The synth-heavy instrumentation of the song is another hallmark of Kraftwerk, with the synthesizer being used as the main instrument to create addictive melodies and basslines.


*Kraftwerk's "Music Non-Stop" was released as the closing track on their 1986 album "Electric Cafe."


*The album was originally going to be titled "Techno Pop," but the band later changed it to "Electric Cafe."


*The song was played on a Moog Memorymoog, Roland Jupiter-8, and Fairlight CMI II.


*It was one of the first tracks to feature the Roland TR-909 drum machine.


*The song was often played as the encore during Kraftwerk's concerts in the late 1980s.


*The lyrics of "Music Non-Stop" were adapted by the band for their performance on the television show "The Tube" in 1986, changing the phrase "synthetic electronic sounds" to "synthetic emotions."


*Kraftwerk's music has been hugely influential, with everyone from David Bowie to Daft Punk citing them as an inspiration.


*The band has been credited with helping to launch the electronic music movement in the 1980s.


*In 2014, Kraftwerk were awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.


*Despite being known for their pioneering use of technology, Kraftwerk are famously reclusive and seldom give interviews or perform live.


Chords (as provided by Ultimate Guitar):


Intro:
Fm7-Fm7 (3x)-G#maj7


Verse:
Fm7-G#maj7 (4x)


Chorus:
Fm7-Fm7 (3x)-G#maj7


Verse 2:
Fm7-G#maj7 (4x)


Chorus 2:
Fm7-Fm7 (3x)-G#maj7


Bridge:
Fm7-Ab6-Bbm7-Ab6-G#maj7


Chorus 3:
Fm7-Fm7 (3x)-G#maj7


Outro:
Fm7-G#maj7 (12x)


Line by Line Meaning

Music non stop, techno-pop
The continuous flow of electronic music that incorporates techno elements.


Synthetic electronic sounds
The music is made up of artificial and computer-generated sounds.


Industrial rhythms all around
The music has an industrial and mechanical feel, with repetitive beats and patterns.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FLORIAN SCHNEIDER ESLEBEN, KARL BARTOS, RALF HUETTER

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