Numbers
Kraftwerk Lyrics

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Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht

Eins, zwei, drei, vier (eins, zwei)
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht (drei, vier)
Eins, zwei, drei, vier (fünf, sechs)
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht (sieben, acht)

Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
One, two

Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
One, two

Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
One, two

Eins, zwei, drei, vier
Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
One, two

Un, deux, trois
Uno, due, tre, quattro
Un, deux, trois
Uno, due, tre, quattro
Un, uno, deux, dos, qua-quattro
Uno, due, tre, quattro
Un, uno, deux, dos, qua-quattro
Uno, due, tre, quattro

いち、に、さん、し
Один, два, три
いち、に、さん、し
Один, два, три
いち、に、さん、し
Один, два, три

いち、に、さん、し
Один, два, три

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kraftwerk's song 'Numbers' are meant to be a literal recitation of numbers in various languages. The repetition of the numbers emphasizes the importance of counting and numeracy, which is an essential aspect of modern living. The song describes the universality of counting by listing numbers in several languages, including German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese, and Russian. The song may also be seen as a tribute to technology and electronic music, as the use of synthesisers and drum machines creates an industrial, mechanical quality that blends with the mundane task of counting.

Furthermore, the lyrics also reflect the influence of computer technology and the nascent personal computing industry that emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song is likely intended to be a tribute to the universal use of numbers in technology, computation, and computer programming, which Kraftwerk has always embraced as a theme in their music. The counting also underlines the notion of time and the measurement and regulation of that time with precise numerical values.

Overall, the lyrics of 'Numbers' convey the importance of numbers in our daily lives, and we see how the song combines electronica and computer technology, shows how this has evolved over the years, and continues through our modern digital life.

Line by Line Meaning

Eins, zwei, drei, vier Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht
The numbers from one to eight in German are being counted out loud.

Eins, zwei, drei, vier Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht One, two
The numbers from one to eight in German are being counted out loud, followed by the same sequence in English.

Un, deux, trois Uno, due, tre, quattro
The numbers from one to four are being counted out loud in three different languages: French, Italian, and Spanish.

Un, uno, deux, dos, qua-quattro Uno, due, tre, quattro Un, uno, deux, dos, qua-quattro Uno, due, tre, quattro
The numbers from one to four are being counted out loud in three different languages: French (un, deux), Spanish (uno, dos), and Italian (tre, quattro).

いち、に、さん、し Один, два, три いち、に、さん、し Один, два, три いち、に、さん、し Один, два, три いち、に、さん、し Один, два, три
The numbers from one to four are being counted out loud in Japanese (いち、に、さん、し) and Russian (Один, два, три).

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ralf Huetter, Florian Schneider-Esleben, Karl Bartos

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