1) Letzte Instanz, founded in D… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands under this name:
1) Letzte Instanz, founded in Dresden, Germany in 1996, is a German rock band particularly noted for their use of the violin and cello. The founding members included Hörbi, Tin Whistle, Muttis Stolz, Kaspar Wichman, Holly D. and Markus G-Punkt. Benni Cellini and Robin Sohn (Sebastian Lohse) entered the group a year later. To date, they have released six studio albums, one live album, a live DVD, two singles, and have appeared on a number of mix CDs. Since "Ins Licht" (2005) Letzte Instanz have a new singer called Holly (not Holly D!).
2) Letzte Instanz, a RAC band from Germany.
They've released a split CD "Ruhe Vor dem Sturm" with gnadenlos.
Pennywise
Letzte Instanz Lyrics
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Ich bin endlich wieder da
Hab' für euch gar viele Sachen
Die mir mächtig Freude machen
Luftballons im Freudentaumel
Pennywise ist wieder da
Verstecken können wir uns noch so sehr
Eis soviel du essen kannst
Und Bonbons bis dir platzt der Wanst
Matchbox die dich überfahren
Und Dinos sich als Püppis tarnen
Luftballons ...
Die Großen haben niemals Zeit
So komm zu mir zum Zeitvertreib
Und bring auch deine Freunde mit
Ob häßlich, blöde und auch dick
Luftballons ...
Ein jedes Kind hat seinen Preis
In Luftballons wie ich nur weiß
Darum fallen sie jetzt auf euch herab
Und Schminke tropft auf euer Grab
Luftballons ...
The lyrics to Letzte Instanz's song "Pennywise" describe the return of Pennywise, a character who represents childhood joy and innocence. The first stanza sets the scene, as balloons fill the air and Pennywise makes his reappearance. The second stanza introduces a sense of danger, as the singer warns that no matter how much one might try to hide, there will be consequences to pay. The third stanza takes a lighthearted turn, listing indulgences like ice cream, candy, and toy cars. The fourth stanza brings in a sense of isolation, with the singer telling the listener to come to him for company, regardless of their appearance. The final stanza is the most menacing, suggesting that children have a "price" and that Pennywise is coming to collect it, as makeup drips onto their graves.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring the idea of childhood innocence and the dangers that can threaten it. The playful imagery of balloons and treats is juxtaposed with darker themes like death and exploitation. The singer seems to be both a friend to the listener, offering distraction and fun, and a potential threat, as they lead the children to their demise.
Line by Line Meaning
Luftballons im Freudentaumel
Joyful celebration with balloons
Ich bin endlich wieder da
Returning after being away
Hab' für euch gar viele Sachen
Bringing many things for you
Die mir mächtig Freude machen
That bring me great joy
Pennywise ist wieder da
Pennywise (a fictional character) has returned
Verstecken können wir uns noch so sehr
No matter how much we hide
Denn büßen werden wir viel mehr
We will pay a high price
Eis soviel du essen kannst
As much ice cream as you can eat
Und Bonbons bis dir platzt der Wanst
And candy until your stomach bursts
Matchbox die dich überfahren
Matchboxes that run you over
Und Dinos sich als Püppis tarnen
And dinosaurs disguised as dolls
Die Großen haben niemals Zeit
Adults are always busy
So komm zu mir zum Zeitvertreib
Come to me for entertainment
Und bring auch deine Freunde mit
And bring your friends too
Ob häßlich, blöde und auch dick
Whether they're ugly, stupid or fat
Ein jedes Kind hat seinen Preis
Every child has a price
In Luftballons wie ich nur weiß
In balloons as I know
Darum fallen sie jetzt auf euch herab
That's why they're falling down on you now
Und Schminke tropft auf euer Grab
And makeup drips onto your grave
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.