The term "Prosa" in his artist name is to be translated as prose. Being raised in Berlin-Charlottenburg, he achieved his Abitur at 17. After stopping 2 studies in Physics and Philosophy he moved to Berlin-Neukölln to become an artist. In 2011 Clueso took notice of him and engaged him as a supporting act for his An und für sich-Tour. On the 20th of January 2012 his debut-album Die Phantasie wird siegen was officially released. His voice was compared to young Bob Dylan. It reached #20 in the German album charts.
Babylon
Max Prosa Lyrics
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Jag alte Ideen davon
Die sinnlose Kämpfe führen
Ich lauf, bis im Kopf nichts bleibt
Als Schale und Bettelkleid
Dann kann kann ich den Wandel spüren
Denn ich strahl′ wie ein Lichtermeer, erhell' diese düstere Nacht
Ich lauf durch mein Babylon
Lauf vor der Welt davon
Wo ist meine Tänzerin?
Ich lauf, bis im Kopf nichts bleibt
Als Schale und Bettelkleid
Dann kann ich von vorn beginnen.
Weil ich jetzt jemand anders bin als der den du kennst, gib acht!
Denn ich strahl′ wie ein Lichtermeer, erhell' diese düstere Nacht
Weil ich jetzt jemand anders bin, leb ich den Traum, geb mich hin
Ich werd' strahlen wie ein Lichtermeer, bis ich wieder bei ihr bin.
The lyrics of Max Prosa's song Babylon describe the struggle to escape from a personal hell or "Babylon" of old ideas and useless fights. The repetition of the phrase "Ich lauf" (I run), conveys a sense of urgency to leave behind the past and find a new beginning. The singer wants to shed his former self and become someone new, someone who shines like a "Lichtermeer" (sea of lights).
The image of a "Tänzerin" (dancer) represents the unknown person the singer is searching for. The repetition of the phrases "Lauf vor der Welt davon" (run away from the world) and "Dann kann ich von vorn beginnen" (then I can start over) suggests that the singer's struggles are not only personal but also societal. The reference to Babylon, an ancient city associated with wealth, power, and decadence, reinforces the idea that the singer is trapped in a world of materialism and superficiality.
The final stanza emphasizes the transformation that has taken place. The singer is now someone else, someone who is living their dream and giving themselves up to it. This transformation is represented through the use of light imagery, suggesting that the singer has found an inner enlightenment and is now shining bright. The final line "bis ich wieder bei ihr bin" (until I am with her again) suggests that the singer has found their "Tänzerin" and is now complete.
Overall, Max Prosa's Babylon is a song about personal transformation, a struggle to break free from societal norms and discover a new self.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich lauf durch mein Babylon
I am wandering through my chaotic world
Jag alte Ideen davon
I am discarding old ideas
Die sinnlose Kämpfe führen
Which leads to senseless fights
Ich lauf, bis im Kopf nichts bleibt
I run until my mind is empty
Als Schale und Bettelkleid
Left with nothing but my bare necessities
Dann kann kann ich den Wandel spüren
Only then can I feel the change
Weil ich jetzt jemand anders bin als der den du kennst, gib acht!
Because I am not the same person you once knew, be careful!
Denn ich strahl′ wie ein Lichtermeer, erhell' diese düstere Nacht
I shine bright like a sea of lights, illuminating this dark night
Lauf vor der Welt davon
I am running away from the world
Wo ist meine Tänzerin?
Where is my dancer?
Dann kann ich von vorn beginnen.
I can start anew
Weil ich jetzt jemand anders bin, leb ich den Traum, geb mich hin
Because I am someone different now, I live the dream and surrender myself
Ich werd' strahlen wie ein Lichtermeer, bis ich wieder bei ihr bin.
I will shine like a sea of lights until I am with her again.
Writer(s): Jan Roth, Max Prosa
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
deborah fiore
From Google Translation: I walk through my Babylon
Jag old ideas of it
Lose my tune
I run until nothing stays in my head
As a shell and beggar's dress
Then I can feel the change
Because I'm somebody other than the one you know, watch out!
For I shine like a sea of lights, illuminate this gloomy night
And I run through my Babylon
I run away from the world
lose my tune
I run until nothing stays in my head
As a shell and beggar's dress
Then I can feel the change
Because I'm somebody other than the one you know, watch out!
For I shine like a sea of lights, illuminate this gloomy night
Where is my dancer?
Do I have to start over?
Where is my melody?
I run until nothing stays in my head
As a shell and beggar's dress
But then, then
Because I am somebody else now, I live the dream, give in to it
I will shine like a sea of lights until I am with her again.
Because I'm somebody other than the one you know, watch out!
For I shine like a sea of lights, illuminate this gloomy night
Hi Max
Rita MT
Max makes everything beautiful ❤️ Great video. My endless love
Summer Harrison
Utterly beautiful song. Filming is excellent too❤️ my heart goes out to you guys. Fantastich!!!
Maciej Wawrzyniak
Amazing song, amazing clip. Thank Max! <3
Doktoresha Meli
Who’s here for Max Riemelt 🙋🏼♀️😍
Rita MT
Of course, because of Max Riemelt ❤️
Carl Angelo Dulaca
Meeee 😂😂 I'm in love with him😍💓
Tie B
@Carl Angelo Dulaca The line forms behind me.
thelastaerie
Max makes everything beautiful
David Flores
I’m here for Max. We love you Max. ❤️
deborah fiore
From Google Translation: I walk through my Babylon
Jag old ideas of it
Lose my tune
I run until nothing stays in my head
As a shell and beggar's dress
Then I can feel the change
Because I'm somebody other than the one you know, watch out!
For I shine like a sea of lights, illuminate this gloomy night
And I run through my Babylon
I run away from the world
lose my tune
I run until nothing stays in my head
As a shell and beggar's dress
Then I can feel the change
Because I'm somebody other than the one you know, watch out!
For I shine like a sea of lights, illuminate this gloomy night
Where is my dancer?
Do I have to start over?
Where is my melody?
I run until nothing stays in my head
As a shell and beggar's dress
But then, then
Because I am somebody else now, I live the dream, give in to it
I will shine like a sea of lights until I am with her again.
Because I'm somebody other than the one you know, watch out!
For I shine like a sea of lights, illuminate this gloomy night
Hi Max