Lunik is a Pop (formerly Trip Hop) group from Berne, Switzerland. The group… Read Full Bio ↴Lunik is a Pop (formerly Trip Hop) group from Berne, Switzerland. The group was founded in 1997 by Adi Amstutz, Luk Zimmermann, Mats Marti, Walo Müller and Anton Hoglhammer, and later joined by lead singer Rahel "Jaël" Krebs" (the nickname has its origins in Krebs' childhood where she couldn't pronounce the "R" in her name right).

With the release of Rumour, Lunik started as a trip-hop group and evolved (some say de-volved) to a more melodic pop outfit in the early 2000s.

Jaël became known in wider audiences after her appearance on Delerium's single "After All", taken from their 2003 album "Chimera" as well as Mich Gerber's single Your Remain in 2004.

In 2013, it was announced that the band would split up after releasing the album Encore, featuring some unreleased tracks and live versions. Jaël stated in an interview that the reason of the split was that "everything had been said (what the members wanted to express together)" and the band members "didn't have fun anymore" playing together.

Size
Lunik Lyrics

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I'm a little fish
In muddy waters
I am on my guard
I better duck
Stay on my side

hungry I am
We living beings only

Try to stay alive
I don't really want
To tangle with‘

and it's wise
To realise my size
In here
Wise
To realise that mice
I should never eat 'em

sometimes I d like
To be exempted
From the daily fight
For kindness and for acceptance

sometimes I try
To understand it
I cannot survive

Without adjustment
And compromise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lunik's "Size" convey a sense of vulnerability and self-awareness in the face of difficult circumstances. With the metaphor of a "little fish in muddy waters," the singer acknowledges that they are in a challenging situation and must be cautious and alert in order to survive. The line "I don't really want to tangle with" suggests that the singer is aware of potential threats and wants to avoid conflict.

The chorus emphasizes the idea of understanding one's limitations and vulnerabilities: "And it's wise to realize my size / In here / Wise to realize that mice / I should never eat 'em." Here, the "size" refers to the singer's smallness in comparison to the larger forces at work in their environment. The line about mice suggests that the singer understands that they are not a predator, but are instead prey themselves. This could also reflect a sense of empathy or sensitivity towards those who are more vulnerable than the singer themselves.

The second verse touches on the theme of adaptation and compromise in order to survive. The singer expresses a desire to be exempt from the "daily fight" for acceptance and kindness, but then acknowledges that they cannot survive without making adjustments and compromises. This speaks to the reality that in order to navigate difficult circumstances, we often have to make sacrifices and compromises that challenge our sense of identity and autonomy.

Overall, the lyrics to "Size" reveal a self-awareness and wisdom that is born from navigating difficult circumstances. The singer acknowledges their own limitations and vulnerabilities, while also recognizing the importance of adaptation and compromise in order to survive.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a little fish
I am small and vulnerable

In muddy waters
I am in a difficult and uncertain situation

I am on my guard
I am cautious and watchful

I better duck
I need to protect myself

Stay on my side
I need to stay in my own lane

hungry I am
I am in need

We living beings only
All of us are just trying to survive

Try to stay alive
We are all fighting for our survival

I don't really want
I don't desire to

To tangle with
To get into a fight with

and it's wise
It is smart