Negativland
NEU! Lyrics
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And this since forever.
Quite expected that you'd not know why.
Since you are such an ignorant.
You like all the others,
the smarter you become and the sillier you sink.
Like animal reacts.
So sadening to watch you go.
Devoid of culture.
Get outta here!
Prideless you live.
Believing yourself an accomplished being.
Frustration and sorrow,
your deeds beckon,
have become a towering inferno.
That's why I feel so neurasthenic.
In Neu!'s song Negativland, the lyrics are a scathing indictment of a person who seems to be ignorant, prideful, and devoid of culture. The song's lyrics contain a tone of frustration and sadness, as if the person singing is fed up with being around this individual. The song's lyrics suggest that this person is so obnoxious that even animals would react negatively to their presence. The singer goes so far as to say that they feel neurasthenic because of this person's deeds.
The lyrics themselves are a commentary on society and how people who are ignorant and self-righteous can be a negative influence on those around them. They also serve as a warning to those who think too highly of themselves that their actions can have disastrous consequences.
Overall, Neu!'s Negativland is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to think critically about their own behaviors and how they affect those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever know why I hate you ?
Have you ever realized the reason why I dislike you so much?
And this since forever.
It's been going on for as long as I can remember.
Quite expected that you'd not know why.
It doesn't surprise me that you're unaware of the reason.
Since you are such an ignorant.
You act cluelessly due to your lack of knowledge.
You like all the others,
Similar to everyone else you know,
the smarter you become and the sillier you sink.
As you gain intelligence your behavior becomes more foolish.
Like animal reacts.
You respond instinctively like an animal.
So sadening to watch you go.
It's distressing to see you leave.
Devoid of culture.
You lack cultural awareness.
Get outta here!
Leave at once!
Prideless you live.
You reside without pride.
Believing yourself an accomplished being.
You think you're an achieved individual.
Frustration and sorrow,
Feelings of discontentment and sadness,
your deeds beckon,
Your actions summon,
have become a towering inferno.
Transformed into a colossal flame.
That's why I feel so neurasthenic.
That's why I experience mental exhaustion and weakness.
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Völl Däpp
@Dylan Ladner Oka then lets have a quick look at the times:
Me: ... 1975
Carn Marth: Pitty they did nothing to stop you back than, then we would not have to put up with you NOW.
(conclusion: He is having a problem with me NOW)
Me: What is your problem with me (NOW)?
(Phrased as: "..I earned this comment by doing … what exactly?)
You: By doing something 45 years ago.
You can mean only that, as the ONLY information you have about me is that I may have collected noise complaints 45 years in the past.(Even noise complaints is a stretch, but a reasonable assumption given my first post.)
So you are saying:"Carn Marth is having a problem with you NOW, because you may have gathered noise complaints 45 years ago."
Does this make any sense in your world?
If yes: What's your profession?
Just asking.
rumplebunny
Absolutely fucking insane that this music is over 50 years old. Krautrock comes from another universe entirely where time doesn't even exist.
Mądry Polak po szkodzie
This particular track anticipated punk, post-punk, industrial, darkwave and much more. Great respect.
Stefano Mirra
and it was released in '72. It seems unreal.
Vinyl Diary666
Agree on the post-punk, industrial, darkwave part... Punk was coming a little earlier. But Massive Respect! is part of history, no doubt!
Álvaro Vega
@Stefano Mirra the band had only 4 days to record the entire album, the first 2 nothing was recorded, they didn't focus or inspire to them, that song was the first one,...( sorry for my poor inglish)
daisaigai7
Listen to Front 242 - U-Men
It's like Negativland with a sequencer.
Howard Amess
AND Joy Division-Exercise 1 from Still circa 1980-but this IS years b4!!
Stories For Boys
This track to me is divided in three parts: Bowie 1976-1979; noise-rock; post-punk. The then-next ten years of music, astonishing
Dražen Primorac
Why explain this with something born form this?
kelechi
Industrial too