Showroom Dummies
Kraftwe rk Lyrics
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We are standing here
Exposing ourselves
We are showroom dummies
We are showroom dummies
We're being watched
We are showroom dummies
We are showroom dummies
We look around
and change our pose
We are showroom dummies
We are showroom dummies
We start to move
And we break the glass
We are showroom dummies
We are showroom dummies
We step out
And take a walk through the city
We are showroom dummies
We are showroom dummies
We go into a club
And there we start to dance
We are showroom dummies
We are showroom dummies
We are showroom dummies
The lyrics to Kraftwerk's song Showroom Dummies describe the objectification of human beings in a capitalist society. The use of the term "showroom dummies" suggests that people are reduced to mere objects, similar to mannequins on display in a store. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song emphasizes this idea and highlights the dehumanization of individuals. The lyrics also touch on the feeling of being constantly watched and controlled, as if one is constantly on display for others to see.
As the song progresses, the "showroom dummies" begin to break free from their rigid and passive state. They start to move and change their pose, indicating a desire to break away from the imposed expectations and restrictions placed on them. The lyrics also suggest a rebellion against the capitalist system as the dummies break glass and take a walk through the city. The act of stepping out and taking control of their own movement suggests a desire for autonomy and agency.
Line by Line Meaning
Eins Zwei Drei Vier
Counting off numbers to start the song
We are standing here
The dummies are stationary and on display
Exposing ourselves
The dummies are revealing their features and designs
We're being watched
People are watching and observing the dummies
and we feel our pulse
Although immobile, the dummies feel a sense of anticipation and excitement
We look around
The dummies are surveying their surroundings
and change our pose
The dummies switch to a different position or stance periodically
We start to move
The dummies become animated and mobile
And we break the glass
The dummies are breaking free from their confines and restrictions
We step out
The dummies leave their original location and venture out
And take a walk through the city
The dummies are exploring and experiencing the urban environment
We go into a club
The dummies enter a social establishment
And there we start to dance
The dummies are participating in a lively activity and letting loose
We are showroom dummies
Reiterating the repeated refrain that the dummies are on display
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RALF HUETTER
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@laurayork7483
My 59 year old dad played this in the car the other day and I'm hooked
@williamharker5464
Good man. turned my kids on to it as well...
@guillermomaclachlan1072
Were you on the Autobahn?
@davidp2287
Luke, I am your father.
@spontina
This is eternal brilliance. Regardless of your dad's age, he has shown you the way. Originality and pure creativity is a thing of the past. Enjoy this masterpiece.
@timsalmon3832
I'm 59 and I play it too, haha!
@makokanno5075
高校時代、私の母が好きな曲でした。メロディ・ラインがきれいだったからかなぁー。
エレキギターによる、ハードロックなどは、「そんな曲ばかり聴いていたら、頭がおかしくなるで」と言われておりました。
@amandatangney7928
My Daughter is extremely obsessed with kraftwerk!!
She is 13 years old now and has been listening to kraftwerk since she was 1 and a half she LOVES THEM!!❤🤗
@melodiemelo4397
So there's good chances she will end up making electronic music, encourage her , now is the time! :) 💙
@gangleweed
Many years ago at a party with the lights barely glowing they played this tune and it was a defining moment in my life.