Geiger Counter
Kraftwe rk Lyrics
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mental music often tells a story without any need for words and Kraftwerk's "Geiger Counter" is a perfect example of this. The song opens with a mechanical and industrial sound that immediately sets the tone for this electronic track. As the track progresses, the clicking sounds of a Geiger counter become more prominent, creating an ominous and eerie atmosphere. The Geiger counter emits a clicking sound in response to radiation, making it a powerful symbol of danger and destruction.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the Cold War and the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Geiger counter represents the threat of nuclear war and the devastating consequences that would follow. The song's cold, mechanical sound also reflects the dehumanizing effects of technology and progress. The track's relentless beat and repetitive sounds create a sense of urgency and tension, suggesting that time is running out to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
Line by Line Meaning
Geiger Counter ticking
The sound of radiation being detected and measured by a Geiger counter.
Numbers are rising
The Geiger counter is detecting increasing levels of radiation.
Irradiation
The process of exposure to radiation.
Contamination
The presence of radioactive materials in the environment.
Going through stages of radiation
The process of exposure to increasing levels of radiation and the resulting effects on matter and organisms.
Atomic generator
A device that generates atomic energy, often used in nuclear power plants.
Strahlungsanzahl
German for 'number of radiation'.
Geiger-Müller tube
A device used in Geiger counters to detect and measure radiation levels.
Geiger Counter ticking
The sound of radiation being detected and measured by a Geiger counter.
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Joe Synthzer
Rest in Peace Florian Schneider. Thank you very much for all your beautiful music!! Greetings from Sao Paulo - Brazil <3
Le Atelier Tattoo
Joe Synthzer 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷🎹🤖 🇩🇪
JOAQUIM CRAVEIRO
He died ?
SrCapivara777
Realmente ele era muito foda e deixou um legado incrível!!
cabre4
Florian is also the name of my first son. A name due to him, a good my german colleague, a more items... The problem is that we are uin Italy, Florian is also a surname...
Rezistance
Yeah
Bette Davis, we love you
This absolutely beautiful song added an even deeper and more special layer to the American Horror Story session finale. What a final sequence, what a punch of beauty and sadness.
Vincent Valentino
Was just gonna say the same. Glad I found this :)
John k
Man. my absolute favourite kraftwerk track, so utterly beautiful and lovely, its both machanical but emotionally human at the same time. Perfect
Kevin Mulrooney
Timeless... a masterpiece. When I served in the Royal Navy we had a sparker decode the morse ... disappointed when it read radioactivity is in the air for you and me..