Since the beginning of time, mankind has dreamt up, conceived and often fea… Read Full Bio ↴Since the beginning of time, mankind has dreamt up, conceived and often feared the dark worlds, mysterious myths, folklore and utopias, due to their inconceivable and menacing nature. The dark of night, with its myriad creatures, often hard to spot for those that do not listen or watch attentively, holds a similar fascination. It is from these spheres that Mina Harker gathers the inspiration for her tales, which are oh so surreal, outstanding and passionate. This is also reflected in the duo’s musical basis which seems to have spawned from similar twilit worlds, though slightly easier to grasp with its gloomy digital aesthetics, elaborate song writing, hard guitar sounds, opulent electronics and the often powerful and sometimes heavenly voice of Mina Harker. “Tiefer” is irresistible and already stirring up velvety, yet sweeping waves long before the release of the album of the same title.

Nebel
Mina Harker Lyrics

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In meiner Welt verliere ich den Halt
Um mich herum ist alles bitterkalt
In meiner Welt kann ich mich nicht mehr spüren
Und meine Angst wird mich heut Nacht berühren

Ich will leben

Ich kämpfe mich durch den Nebel

(Ich kann mich nicht befreien)
In meiner Welt bin ich geknebelt
(Und meine Seele schreit)

Ich bin hellwach und lebe doch im Traum
Krieg keine Luft, bin hier auf engem Raum
Ich war mir selbst noch niemals wirklich nah
Ich wäre gern der Mensch, der ich mal war

Ich will leben

Ich kämpfe mich durch den Nebel
(Ich kann mich nicht befreien)
In meiner Welt bin ich geknebelt
(Und meine Seele schreit)

Will ich sterben oder leben
Muss ich mich heut Nacht ergeben

Ich kämpfe mich durch den Nebel
(Ich kann mich nicht befreien)

In meiner Welt bin ich geknebelt
(Und meine Seele schreit)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mina Harker's song Nebel (which translates to "Fog" in English) suggest an overwhelming sense of confusion and uncertainty. The singer is experiencing a complete loss of stability in their world, feeling detached from themselves and everything around them. The use of the metaphorical "fog" amplifies this sensation, as they struggle to navigate their way through a metaphorical haze. Even though they are intensely aware of the situation, they feel powerless to escape its grasp.

The lyrics suggest a powerful yearning for something better, with Mina expressing a desire to "live" and be "the person she once was". But this longing is contrasted with the overwhelming feeling of being trapped, depicted through the use of the metaphorical "kneel" that leaves her unable to break free. The final lines suggest a willingness to surrender to whatever fate awaits her, highlighting how powerless she feels in her current state.

Line by Line Meaning

In meiner Welt verliere ich den Halt
I am losing my grip on reality in my own world

Um mich herum ist alles bitterkalt
Everything around me feels cold and bitter

In meiner Welt kann ich mich nicht mehr spüren
I can no longer feel myself in my own world

Und meine Angst wird mich heut Nacht berühren
And tonight my fear will consume me

Ich will leben
I want to live

Ich kämpfe mich durch den Nebel (Ich kann mich nicht befreien)
I am struggling through the fog (I cannot break free)

In meiner Welt bin ich geknebelt (Und meine Seele schreit)
In my world, I am bound (And my soul screams)

Ich bin hellwach und lebe doch im Traum
I am wide awake, yet living in a dream

Krieg keine Luft, bin hier auf engem Raum
I cannot breathe, I am trapped in a tight space

Ich war mir selbst noch niemals wirklich nah
I have never truly been close to myself

Ich wäre gern der Mensch, der ich mal war
I wish I could be the person I used to be