Melotron is a synthpop/futurepop band from Germany. The founding members ar… Read Full Bio ↴Melotron is a synthpop/futurepop band from Germany. The founding members are Andy Krüger (vocals/composition), Edgar Slatnow (synthesizer/lyrics), and Kay Hildebrandt (synthesizer/production). The band initially called themselves The Vermin, however, as their lyrics were exclusively in German, they decided to change their name to Melotron for their debut album.

In terms of production, Melotron focuses on longevity. Since their debut album Mörderwerk, they have worked with successful indie and techno producer Olaf Wollschläger at the Weltherren-Studios/Buir (Kerpen). In 2006, the band decided to explore new avenues in this area and also worked with successful alternative producer Dirk Riegner.

On February 9th, 2007, Melotron competed in the Bundesvision Song Contest for their state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with their song "Das Herz."

Melotron has taken part in various significant electronic and industrial festivals, including the Wave Gotik Treffen festival in 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2012, as well as the M'era Luna Festival in 2001, 2003, and 2005.

The band has released several albums over the years, starting with "Mörderwerk" in 1999 followed by "Fortschritt" in 2000. Two years later, they released "Weltfrieden" in 2002, followed by "Sternenstaub" in 2003. "Cliché" was released in 2005, and "Propaganda" came out two years later in 2007. In 2014, the band released "Werkschau," and their most recent album to date is "Für Alle" which was released in 2018.

Nur leben
Melotron Lyrics

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Du sagst, ich bin naiv
Meine Welt sei nicht real
Du glaubst, ich falle tief
Ohne dich als Ideal

Schau mich an
Dann wirst du sehn
Vielleicht verstehn

Wer ich bin

Ich spiel mit der Welt
Wie ein Kind
Das nichts weiß
Von der Zeit
Die verrinnt
Bitte verzeih
Mir den Weg
Den ich ging
Ich will doch nur leben

Ich mach, was mir gefällt
Wo ist dein Problem

Sieh dich an
Ist es bequem
Nur mitzugehn
Als Nahrung für das System

Ich spiel mit der Welt
Wie ein Kind
Das nichts weiß
Von der Zeit
Die verrinnt
Bitte verzeih
Mir den Weg
Den ich ging
Ich will doch nur leben
Einfach nur leben

Es ist bequem

Nur mitzugehn
Ein kleines Licht im System

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Melotron's song "Nur leben" (Only Live) express an individual's desire to live their life on their own terms, even if it means being viewed as naive or unrealistic by others. The singer suggests that their worldview is not a fanciful delusion, but a genuine expression of who they are. They reject the notion of conforming to the expectations of others or falling into a fixed ideal. Instead, they embrace their own freedom and curiosity, exploring the world with the same wonder and curiosity as a child. The singer takes responsibility for their own choices, asking forgiveness for any mistakes they may make along the way, but ultimately prioritizing the pursuit of a fulfilling life.

The song is an anthem for personal independence and the rejection of societal constraints. It encourages listeners to be true to themselves and not be limited by the judgments or expectations of others. The lyrics emphasize the importance of living in the present, rather than getting caught up in the past or worrying about the future. The song reminds us that we have agency over our own lives and should make the most of our time while we have it.

Line by Line Meaning

Du sagst, ich bin naiv
You say I'm naive

Meine Welt sei nicht real
My world is not real, according to you

Du glaubst, ich falle tief
You believe I'll fall deep

Ohne dich als Ideal
Without you as my ideal

Schau mich an
Look at me

Dann wirst du sehn
Then you'll see

Vielleicht verstehn
Perhaps you'll understand

Wer ich bin
Who I am

Ich spiel mit der Welt
I play with the world

Wie ein Kind
Like a child

Das nichts weiß
That knows nothing