Computerwelt
Kraftwe rk Lyrics
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Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard
Business, numbers, money, people
Business, numbers, money, people
Computer world
Computer world
Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard
Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard
Business, numbers, money, people
Business, numbers, money, people
Computer world
Computer world
Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard
Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard
Crime, travel, communication, entertainment
Crime, travel, communication, entertainment
Computer world
Computer world
The lyrics to Kraftwerk's song "Computerwelt" speak to the growing influence of technology and its impact on society. The repetition of Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard throughout the song highlights the powerful role of these institutions and their reliance on computer technology. The lyrics also mention business, numbers, money, and people, emphasizing the ubiquity of technology in commerce and everyday life.
The chorus of "Computer World" refers to the digitized landscape that has emerged in modern times, where technology has transformed how we work, play and communicate. The repetition of the word "computer" in the lyrics underscores the central role that computers play in our world, from facilitating global travel to securing our financial institutions.
The lyrics end on a note of ambivalence, as the song explores both the benefits and the potential drawbacks of technology. While technology has revolutionized our world, the song hints at the potential downsides, such as the rise of cybercrime.
Line by Line Meaning
Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard
The presence of international law enforcement and financial institutions like Interpol and Deutsche Bank and national agencies like FBI and Scotland Yard signifies the importance of computer technology and information security in the modern world.
Business, numbers, money, people
The computer world is fundamentally connected to four major aspects of human civilization: business, numbers, money, and people.
Computer world
The repeated reference to the 'computer world' emphasizes the profound impact that computer technology has on contemporary society.
Crime, travel, communication, entertainment
The widespread impact of computers on numerous aspects of human existence is represented here by the four key areas of crime, travel, communication, and entertainment, which all rely heavily on computer technology.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EMIL SCHULT, RALF HUETTER, FLORIAN SCHNEIDER-ESLEBEN, KARL BARTOS
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@axisoffeeble
Back in 1982, when I was 12 years old, I bought this record, having been told by a hip school teacher that these guys were the godfathers of techno-pop... Literally a second after I dropped the needle on the record, I let out an involuntary yelp of amazement -- I'd heard all kinds of "New Wave" techno-pop (Thomas Dolby, Depeche Mode, OMD, etc.) but this shit was the REAL DEAL. These guys didn't build up any soft, spacy, gauzy "intro," they just launched right into the hardcore beats. Wow.
@remcoalexanderfusco2569
...this is among the epic albums of electronic music; along with Mensch Machine the founding fathers of techno avant la lettre
@schlonzschuppe4516
ich glaube so ging es uns allen. schön dass wir diese generation sind und es erleben durften am tag als die platte rauskam.
@adolfnoise4673
They made at least 4 albums that were soft spacy gauzy intros before this, so been there, done that.
@pequenogato12
Love this comment.
@martinpruckl8091
Kraftwerk was the Time for wards of all..
@porcorosso81
Dieser fast 30 Jahre alte Song wird von Jahr zu Jahr immer aktueller. Absolut visionär!
@stephenmavromichalos7316
my dad visited Berlin the same year the wall went down in '89 and he bought these CD's. What memories man. I remember that they still had the German price tag from the store
@TheNavalAviator
Kraftwerk are true visionaries! In 1981 they made this song on a topic that only entered the public discourse in the 2010's.
@LordAJ12345
2010s is an overstatement, by then computers were already omnipresent. They were perhaps 10 years early but not much more.