Nina Hagen went on as a succesful and colorful solo singer, and the members of the band (Manne Praeker etc.) released a very entertaining and well produced english album called the SPLIFF RADIO SHOW, after that transformed into german pop/rock, and very populair simply named SPLIFF.
Naturträne
Nina Hagen Band Lyrics
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Spatzenwolken himmelflattern
Wind bläst, meine Nase friert
Und paar Auspuffrohre knattern
Ach, da geht die Sonne unter
Rot, mit Gold, so muss das sein
Seh ich auf die Strasse runter
Prompt wird mir's jetzt schwer ums Herz
Ich brauch' nur Vögel flattern sehen
Und fliegt mein Blick dann himmelwärts
Tut auch die Seele weh, wie schön
Natur am Abend, stille Stadt
Verknackste Seele, Tränen rennen
Das alles macht einen mächtig matt
Und ich tu' einfach weiterflennen
Aaaahhhh....
In "Naturträne", the Nina Hagen Band describes the bittersweet sensation of watching peaceful natural beauty while living in a busy, urban environment. The singer watches sparrows' flocks fluttering in the clouds and feels the chilly wind sweep in. She sees the sun setting with a golden-red hue and spots someone strolling down the street that makes her heart ache. She recalls that just glimpsing birds in the sky and looking up to the heavens make her soul ache. She feels a powerful rush of emotion, as natural beauty contrasts with the city's bleakness, leaving tears streaming down her face, overwhelmed.
The song depicts the overwhelming need for people to connect with the natural world and their surroundings. As humans create urbanized cities, they lose their contact with nature, and connection with it can be powerfully emotional. Nina Hagen Band lyricizes the natural beauty and wonders people often find in the midst of their busy lives. The song poignantly reminds listeners to take notice of the world that surrounds them, even in the depths of a bustling city.
Line by Line Meaning
Off'nes Fenster präsentiert
A window that is open presents itself
Spatzenwolken himmelflattern
Sparrow clouds flutter in the sky
Wind bläst, meine Nase friert
Wind blows, my nose is freezing
Und paar Auspuffrohre knattern
And a couple of exhaust pipes rattle
Ach, da geht die Sonne unter
Ah, the sun is setting
Rot, mit Gold, so muss das sein
Red, with gold, that's how it should be
Seh ich auf die Strasse runter
When I look down the street
Fällt mir ein Bekannter ein
I remember an acquaintance
Prompt wird mir's jetzt schwer ums Herz
Suddenly it becomes heavy on my heart
Ich brauch' nur Vögel flattern sehen
I only need to see birds fluttering
Und fliegt mein Blick dann himmelwärts
And when my gaze flies upwards
Tut auch die Seele weh, wie schön
My soul hurts too, how beautiful
Natur am Abend, stille Stadt
Nature in the evening, quiet city
Verknackste Seele, Tränen rennen
Twisted soul, tears run
Das alles macht einen mächtig matt
All of that makes one mighty tired
Und ich tu' einfach weiterflennen
And I simply continue to cry
Aaaahhhh....
A scream of anguish
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gbrodie49
Imagine being this Goth, Punk and iconic all at once.
@catofthecafe4064
indeed
@matju2
To me, this music fits a lot more in the Prog genre (aka Progressive rock) than with the Goth/Postpunk scene it's associated with.
@schlomoubermann4365
@@matju2 yes, this song reminds me part of "Dark Side of the Moon".
@matju2
@@schlomoubermann4365, I didn't have Pink Floyd at all in mind when I said that, I was thinking of some bands that had some elements of opera singing such as Magma (from France, active 1969 until today), or church music as on the 2nd album of the Offenbach band (from Québec, this album in 1972 is called "Saint-Chrone de Néant"). It also makes me think of the very theatrical witch-like voice of Devil Doll (from Italy/Slovenia, "Dies Irae" album, 1996).
(But in all cases I give those examples also in part because of what the rest of the band does, not just the voice.)
@schlomoubermann4365
@@matju2 thank you for response, you brought something new to me :-)
@Nantosuelta
Nina Hagen is by far one of the most unique and creative artists of all time. Even if you're not a fan of her style, you cannot deny her insane talent and absolute uniqueness
@edwigcarol4888
I am so glad not to be alone with this impression.. after 30 years i listen to her again and i get kind of shocked,
Ganz und gar mitgerissen..
We have one with this insane creativity in France: Jacques Higelin. Do you know him?
@TrickOrRetreat
@@edwigcarol4888 I will check this Jacques Higelin out. ask me next week. I love youtube comments. last 10 years i found just about 95% of new music i listen to, just reading suggestions from comment sections. And Nina is a pearl wrapped in gold Leafs covered in fairy dust. And maybe a touch of chilli
@hijo1998
Yes but you also can't deny her absolute insanity