1. Madsen is a… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist by the name of Madsen.
1. Madsen is a rock band from Priesseck, a district of Clenze (Wendland), Germany. Three of the five members are brothers, so the band name is taken from their surname; Madsen.
Their music contains elements of rock, punk, and pop, with German lyrics.
The band was formerly known as Hoerstuatz.
2. Madsen is also Paul Madsen, an English electronic artist who creates atmospheric and melodic electronic music.
Ein Produkt
Madsen Lyrics
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Ich stell mich in die Mitte, deiner Filmkulisse
Du bist es so gewohnt
Jetzt willst du etwas sehen
Noch viel mehr Emotion
Du siehst noch keine Tränen
Doch eigentlich weine ich schon
Noch ein bisschen mehr
Du willst noch mehr von mir
Dabei machst du mich kaputt
Du willst noch mehr
Noch ein bisschen mehr
Du willst noch mehr von mir
Denn für dich bin ich nur ein Produkt
Mensch oder Maschine
Alles muss funktionieren
Zum Weiterproduzieren
Du nimmst mich an die Hand
Ohne Respekt und ohne Liebe
Ich kann nicht mehr klar sehen
Ich habe dir alles gegeben
Sogar meinen Verstand
Du willst noch mehr
Noch ein bisschen mehr
Du willst noch mehr von mir
Dabei machst du mich kaputt
Du willst noch mehr
Noch ein bisschen mehr
Du willst noch mehr von mir
Denn für dich bin ich nur ein Produkt
Denn für dich bin ich nur ein Produkt
Du willst noch mehr
Noch ein bisschen mehr
Du willst noch mehr von mir
Dabei machst du mich kaputt
Du willst noch mehr
Noch ein bisschen mehr
Du willst noch mehr von mir
Denn für dich bin ich nur ein Produkt
The lyrics to Madsen's song "Ein Produkt" depict the experience of someone feeling used and dehumanized in a manufactured environment, where they are treated more like a product than a human being. The opening lines set the stage of the singer standing in the middle of a film set, with the addressee accustomed to this environment and wanting to see more emotion from them. However, the singer reveals that they are already crying on the inside, although no one has seen their tears yet. The chorus repeats the addressee's desire for "more" from the singer, even though it hurts them.
The second verse continues with the theme of the singer being treated as a machine or a tool, used solely for the purpose of continuing production. The addressee takes the singer's hand without respect or love, and the singer feels like they have given everything, even their sanity or sense of self. The repeated chorus drives home the idea that the addressee only sees the singer as a product, and the more they demand, the more damage they cause to the singer's well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
3, 2, 1 und bitte
The song starts with a count-in before diving into the following lyrics.
Ich stell mich in die Mitte, deiner Filmkulisse
The singer is placing themselves in the center of the scene created by the listener, taking on a role that the listener has designed.
Du bist es so gewohnt
The listener is accustomed to this dynamic and expects the singer to continue playing the assigned role.
Jetzt willst du etwas sehen
The listener desires more from the artist, wanting to see a heightened level of emotion in their performance.
Noch viel mehr Emotion
The listener is not yet satisfied with the level of emotion displayed by the artist and desires even more.
Du siehst noch keine Tränen
The listener has not yet seen tears from the singer, despite their desire for heightened emotion.
Doch eigentlich weine ich schon
Despite not visibly showing tears, the singer is actually already crying.
Du willst noch mehr
The listener is not satisfied and wants more from the artist.
Noch ein bisschen mehr
The listener wants even more from the artist than what they have already given.
Dabei machst du mich kaputt
The constant demand for more from the artist is causing harm or damage to them.
Denn für dich bin ich nur ein Produkt
The singer feels objectified and reduced to merely being a product, solely existing to meet the demands and desires of the listener.
Mensch oder Maschine
The artist questions if they are being treated as a human or a machine, with no regard for their feelings or well-being.
Alles muss funktionieren
The listener expects everything to work perfectly, without any consideration for the potential toll it may take on the singer.
Zum Weiterproduzieren
The listener wants the singer to keep producing, without any consideration for the impact it may have on them.
Du nimmst mich an die Hand
The listener takes the singer by the hand, as if directing their actions.
Ohne Respekt und ohne Liebe
The listener does not have any respect or love for the artist, as evidenced by their objectification and disregard for their well-being.
Ich kann nicht mehr klar sehen
The constant demand for more from the listener is causing the artist to lose sight of themselves and their own needs.
Ich habe dir alles gegeben
The singer has given everything they have to the listener, without receiving anything in return.
Sogar meinen Verstand
The singer has given the listener their mind, their thoughts and feelings, but it has not been valued or respected.
Denn für dich bin ich nur ein Produkt
The artist reiterates that they feel like they are only a product to the listener, with no value beyond meeting their demands.
Du willst noch mehr
The listener is still not satisfied and wants more from the artist.
Noch ein bisschen mehr
The listener wants even more from the artist, despite the harm it may cause.
Denn für dich bin ich nur ein Produkt
The singer once again expresses their feelings of being objectified and reduced to a mere product for the listener's use.
Contributed by Adeline S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.