Matt Roehr, who is living in Uruguay today, started recording his very first solo album Barra Da Tijuca in Brasil and Miami between March and May 2007. It is released in fall 2007 and is quite different to the music of the "Böhse Onkelz". He describes it himself as "Rock, Soul, Funk, Blues and so much more". The focus is - of course - his amazing guitar play which he could never act out completely before with his former band as he said himself.
Band lineup in 2007 is as follows:
Matt Roehr - Guitars, Vocals
Charlie Huhn - Vocals
Stephan Weiler - Keyboards and Pianos
Gláucio Ayala - Drums
Marcelo Linhares - Bass
Armando Marcal - Percussion
Jurema - Backing vocals
Nair - Backing vocals
Wheel Of Fortune
Matt Roehr Lyrics
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How about more of a will for originality?
If you only believe in destruction
and therefore call yourself a radical
You're an intellectual cripple
incaping of living with me
Vanity and selfishness had screwed us up, screwed us up
We stumble on the wheel of fortune
We stumble on the wheel of fortune
It goes faster and faster
Faster and faster
until it's impossible to stop
Who preserves
Who receives all of these feelings?
That generations have invested
They're real but so far away
We must learn how to feel them
and you must learn how to rediscover them
They can give you more than everything
and should not get lost
in the swirl of indifference
The lyrics of Matt Roehr's song Wheel Of Fortune are a critique of those who lack an individual identity and seek to define themselves solely through their desire for destruction, resulting in intellectual and emotional limitations that prevent them from meaningful connections with others. Roehr challenges the notion that destruction is a legitimate form of rebellion, instead suggesting that the pursuit of originality and the rediscovery of deeper emotional connections to the past are more productive and meaningful paths. He implores listeners to appreciate the feelings and emotions of previous generations and use them to enhance their own lives.
The song also expresses an existential concern about the elusive nature of fate and the difficulty of maintaining control over one's life amidst the randomness of the world. The wheel of fortune symbolizes the fickle nature of success and luck. Roehr suggests that despite our best efforts to succeed, luck can intervene and cause us to stumble, sending us on an unpredictable and unstoppable path. The song ends on a hopeful note, however, as Roehr argues that by embracing the emotional richness of the past and rediscovering lost connections, we can find meaning in our lives regardless of the fickle whims of fate.
Line by Line Meaning
One identity is not enough for you
Are you unsatisfied with your current state of being? Do you crave a more unique and authentic image of yourself?
How about more of a will for originality?
Perhaps you need a stronger desire to be different and to stand out from the crowd?
If you only believe in destruction
Are you focused only on tearing things down without any positive ideas or plans for the future?
and therefore call yourself a radical
Do you use your destructive beliefs to justify labeling yourself as a counter-culture revolutionary?
You're an intellectual cripple
You may be limiting your intellectual capacity by not expanding your beliefs beyond destructive ideals.
incaping of living with me
If so, it may be difficult for us to coexist harmoniously in our shared space.
Vanity and selfishness had screwed us up, screwed us up
Our excessive self-centeredness and self-importance have caused significant harm to our relationships and overall well-being.
We stumble on the wheel of fortune
We are subject to the unpredictable twists and turns of fate and chance that life presents to us.
It goes faster and faster
As we continue to move through life, the pace of these twists and turns seems to quicken.
until it's impossible to stop
Eventually, it feels like we're moving so quickly that we're powerless to halt the momentum and make changes to our trajectory.
Who preserves
Which individuals or entities are responsible for preserving the emotions and experiences of past generations?
Who receives all of these feelings?
Who is deserving of carrying on the legacies of those who have come before us?
That generations have invested
Those who came before us have deeply invested themselves and their feelings into what has been passed down to us.
They're real but so far away
Although these emotions and experiences are still very much alive, they may feel somewhat distant or foreign to us in the present day.
We must learn how to feel them
To fully appreciate and embody the experiences of past generations, we must actively seek to understand and empathize with them.
and you must learn how to rediscover them
It's up to each individual to take the initiative to uncover and delve deeper into these feelings and experiences.
They can give you more than everything
The wisdom and insight gained from immersing oneself in the emotions and experiences of past generations can be invaluable.
and should not get lost
It's crucial that we don't allow these priceless treasures to fall by the wayside or get overlooked.
in the swirl of indifference
However, it's all too easy to let our own indifference and apathy blind us to their significance.
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.