The Model
Kraftwer k Lyrics
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I'd like to take her home that's understood
She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
It only takes a camera to change her mind
She's going out tonight, loves drinking just champagne
And she has been checking nearly all the men
She's playing her game and you can hear them say
She's posing for consumer products now and then
For every camera she gives the best she can
I saw her on the cover of a magazine
Now she's a big success, I want to meet her again
The song “Das Model” by Kraftwerk is an intriguing take on the modeling industry, depicting a beautiful woman who is both admired and objectified, and for whom appearances and consumerism are paramount. In the lyrics, the band describes the singer as a “model” who is “looking good” and who they would like to “take home”. However, although the woman is initially aloof, she ultimately succumbs to the lure of the camera, changing her mind and posing for the photographer.
The song highlights how the modeling industry promotes a particular type of beauty, as the woman portrayed in the lyrics is seemingly flawless and desirable, attracting the attention of both men and women. She enjoys her celebrity status, enjoying the finest things in life, such as drinking champagne and modeling for various consumer products. She is aware of her own beauty, and uses this to her advantage, playing games with those who surround her. The lyrics suggest that the beauty industry has powerful influence, as the woman is seen as an object of desire and elevated to stardom through her appearance on magazine covers.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a model and she's looking good
The subject being referred to is a professional model, and she has an exceptional appearance.
I'd like to take her home that's understood
The singer is attracted to her and would like to have her in his company.
She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
The person they are referring to does not make it easy for others to get close to her, though she does smile occasionally to keep up an appearance.
It only takes a camera to change her mind
A camera has the ability to cause the person to change their stance or mood.
She's going out tonight, loves drinking just champagne
The person in question is going out tonight, likely to a social event, and prefers to consume only champagne.
And she has been checking nearly all the men
She has been observing the men in her vicinity, possibly because she is looking for someone.
She's playing her game and you can hear them say
She is playing a game, and people are discussing her approach, possibly her flirtatiousness.
She is looking good, for beauty we will pay
Her physical appearance is highly valued, and people are willing to pay to see her.
She's posing for consumer products now and then
She frequently poses for advertisements and consumer products to earn a livelihood.
For every camera she gives the best she can
Whenever a camera is around, she does her utmost to look the best she can.
I saw her on the cover of a magazine
The person who was once referred to as just a model is now a celebrity, and appears on the cover of magazines.
Now she's a big success, I want to meet her again
As she has become highly successful, the artist is eager to meet her again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HENRY DIFFORD, GLENN MARTIN TILBROOK
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Kraftwerk - The Model (Official Video) 1978 - March 14, 2021
The Model
She's a model and she's looking good
I'd like to take her home that's understood
She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
It only takes a camera to change her mind
She's going out tonight but drinking just champagne
And she has been checking nearly all the men
She's playing her game and you can hear them say
She is looking good, for beauty we will pay
She's posing for consumer products now and then
For every camera she gives the best she can
I saw her on the cover of a magazine
Now, she's a big success, I want to meet her again...
Writer(s): Karl Bartos, Ralf Hutter, Emil Schult
@HWRasmussen
Das Model
Sie ist ein Model und sie sieht gut aus
Ich nähm sie heut gerne mit zu mir nach Haus
Sie wirkt so kühl, an sie kommt niemand ran
Doch vor der Kamera da zeigt sie was sie kann
Sie trinkt in Nachtclubs immer Sekt (Korrekt!)
Und hat hier alle Männer abgecheckt
Im Scheinwerferlicht ihr junges Lächeln strahlt
Sie sieht gut aus und Schönheit wird bezahlt
Sie stellt sich zur Schau für das Konsumprodukt
Und wird von Millionen Augen angeguckt
Ihr neues Titelbild ist einfach fabelhaft
Ich muß sie wieder seh'n, ich weiß sie hat's geschafft
@jerseyhidalgo7421
[Verse 1]
She's a model and she's looking good
I'd like to take her home, that's understood
She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
It only takes a camera to change her mind
[Verse 2]
She's going out to nightclubs, drinking just champagne
And she has been checking nearly all the men
She's playing her game and you can hear them say
She is looking good, for beauty we will pay
[Verse 3]
She's posing for consumer products now and then
For every camera, she gives the best she can
I saw her on the cover of a magazine
Now she's a big success, I want to meet her again
@triciabuckling3385
Kraftwerk are brilliant,I got this album when it came out I was 21 now I'm 66,still love to listen to Kraftwerk.
@jaroswa1286
Hold on...
@hotsince84
You have a good taste.
@JoseangelNavarro-fh8uu
The best music
@williambonney4387
I love them. Remembering my friends from this time that are dead sucks.
@big_orca
Неужели это было так давно? Я тоже танцевал тогда под Kraftwerk. Мне 63 !
@dedpxl
I love how the vocals are so... structured. They fit in with the electronic sound of the song, following the same tune repeatedly. It's quite intriguing, almost hypnotic.
@pateris
Exactly. They tried it already with "Autobahn" and some others, following part of the German electronic scene which they helped create. Most electronics bands (including my favorites) followed suit. Kraftwerk was just about forty years ahead of everyone. In fact, I wonder why I bother with my other records, they're good, but they're all in Kraftewerk's work…
@ShakeJuntSmoke
Hypnotize minds
@ВладимерКоротенко-м3я
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