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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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@STRAIGHTP
it's amazing how much influence one group has had on electro/hip-hop over all this time.
@freckleheckler6311
They had no “influence” on it. They INVENTED electro, AND hip/hop.
@KazimirMajorinc
I liked them up to this album. When I heard it in 1977, it was just a typical disco, not even a very good one to me.
@chicoalmeida533
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@miguelbraganca9065
The connection between Kraftwerk and hip-hop is very offensive ( for Kraftwerk of course ).
@themagicians1122
@@freckleheckler6311 no ties to hip hop at all
@ross8783
These guy's didn't need the drop. Kraftwerk is the drop.
@edghhfdchjnmmm
when the metal starts clanking, i feel it
@rashidjackson3705
In my world this is probably the greatest song I've ever heard
@aidacailar1126
Kraftwerk was ahead of Its Time.