Expo 2000
Kraftwe rk Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
EXPO two-thousand
The twentyfirst century
Das einundzwanstigste Jahrhundert
EXPO zwei-tausend
EXPO two-thousand
Man Nature Technology
Mensch Natur Technik
Planet der visionen
Kraftwerk's song Expo 2000 is a celebration of the new millennium, heralding the possibilities of the twenty-first century. The song showcases the trio's futuristic vision, anticipating the advancements in technology, and the harmonious coexistence of humanity with nature. The lyrics are in both German and English, reflecting Kraftwerk's global appeal and their influence on electronic music worldwide.
The song's chorus, "EXPO zwei-tausend, EXPO two-thousand, The twenty-first century, Das einundzwanzigste Jahrhundert," captures the excitement and anticipation of the new era, while also acknowledging the need for responsible technological progress. The next line, "Man Nature Technology, Mensch Natur Technik," emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between human progress and environmental stewardship. The final line, "Planet of visions, Planet der visionen," highlights the idea that the new millennium holds great promise for the future and encourages us to embrace the possibilities of this new era.
Line by Line Meaning
EXPO zwei-tausend
Expo 2000, the German fair held in Hannover in the year 2000.
EXPO two-thousand
Expo 2000, the English name of the German fair held in Hannover in the year 2000.
The twentyfirst century
The era in which Expo 2000 took place.
Das einundzwanstigste Jahrhundert
The 21st century, the German equivalent of the previous line.
Man Nature Technology
The three elements that Expo 2000 focused on: human beings, nature, and technology.
Mensch Natur Technik
The German version of the previous line.
Planet of visions
An imaginary place where ideas and dreams become reality and new ways of living are created.
Planet der visionen
The German version of the previous line.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@malwaretestingfan
I like how it still sounds futuristic even now. It has stood the test of time.
@experimentalwhateverchanne2312
To me nothing is more futuristic than things like this
But i think the most frustrated i am is that 2022 isn't like nokia's commercials from the late 2000s
Because nokia's last phones before the modern smartphone era were the most futuristic i have ever seen phones get
Touchscreens are cool but kinda boring by themselves
I miss remote controls with a hundred buttons and phones with cool layouts, i miss that 2000s aesthetic
@CP200S
@@experimentalwhateverchanne2312 I miss Syd Mead and Sorayama's futures. All we got was mind-controlling social media full of garbage, religous fanatics, alt-right and people being used as cannon fodder.
@Boeller0815
I'm from Hannover, the City of the EXPO 2000! Unbelievable, the sound of this song is still 2022...
@christopherdavies3079
I remember when Kraftwerk played in the early 1970’s pre Autobahn a concert at my German cousins grammar / gymnasium school in Grossburgwedel nr Hannover
@mymarci
This makes me think about Mp3-players, Tamagochis, free AOL CDs, poisonous green as a trendy colour, huge and heavy computer screens, Microsoft Encarta, Furby, and electronics coated with flithy and sticky rubber which became a gooey mess in the last years.
@imlxh7126
so you discovered kraftwerk when you were 9 too huh
@0015v
Nostalgia hits warmly, good times
@ScottDambrose
David from Santa Ana .. let’s see it!!
@stefanmilovic5244
Perfectly said. Bullseye. Also those hard cover encyclopediae named “Future” with cloned sheep, DNA, flying cars, and Times Square all over them