Taschenrechner
Kraftwërk Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ich addiere
Und subtrahiere
Kontrolliere
Und Komponiere
Und wenn ich diese Taste drück
Spielt er ein kleines Musikstück
The lyrics to Kraftwerk's Taschenrechner translate to "I am the musician with a calculator in my hand. I add and subtract, check and compose, and when I press this button, it plays a little piece of music." This song is a commentary on the increasing role of technology in music composition and production. The use of a calculator as a musical instrument highlights the new possibilities for experimentation and precision that technology offers to artists. The lyrics also acknowledge the potential for automation in music creation, which raises questions about the value of human creativity and expression.
Overall, Taschenrechner reflects Kraftwerk's fascination with technology and how it shapes our world, including the realm of music. The song also exemplifies Kraftwerk's distinct style, which combines innovative electronic sounds with philosophical themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand
I am the musician with a calculator in my hand
Ich addiere
I am adding numbers together
Und subtrahiere
I am subtracting numbers from each other
Kontrolliere
I am checking my work
Und Komponiere
I am composing music with my calculator
Und wenn ich diese Taste drück
And when I press this button
Spielt er ein kleines Musikstück
It plays a small musical piece
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EMIL SCHULT, KARL BARTOS, RALF HUETTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deutsche Sang
Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand
Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand
Ich addiere
Und subtrahiere
Kontrolliere
Und komponiere
[Hook]
Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand
Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand
Ich addiere
Und subtrahiere
Kontrolliere
Und komponiere
Und wenn ich diese Taste drück Spielt er ein kleines Musikstück
Und wenn ich diese Taste drück Spielt er ein kleines Musikstück
Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand
Ich bin der Musikant mit Taschenrechner in der Hand
Nickelodeon Stuff
Florian actually smiled and made facial expressions. Wow that’s not something you see everyday.
Q_5 A6P
@Jack Bobson Official R.I.P. Florain Schneider, Legends never die.
Jack Bobson Official
He is dead. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Danke Für Nichts
yea :D the robot lives!
Jeshkam
How many bands let their fans interact and play their instruments?
Absolute legends... ;-)
Sphynia- Cat
I find myself frequently coming to this. There's something weirdly adorable about this? I dunno. They're just jamming and having a good time so that might what makes it adorable. Rip to Florian though...
Ick e
Same here...
novembaer69
In these days they seem to have fun on stage,interacting with the audience. A few years ago I stood right in front of Florian,he looked me straight in the eyes almost during the whole concert. Frightning and impressive,but pressing some buttons on his translator would have been more fun.
Caro
@Jeshkam Something along the lines of "Ah, Oh...AH.....E"
Jeshkam
lol I can only imagine fear :D
I wonder what was going on in his head at the time :)