Murderous
Nitzer Ebb Lyrics


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Where is the youth

Youth
Youth
Youth
Youth
Youth
Youth

It's time to know
It's time to live
It's time to know
It's time to live

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Shout golden shouts

Much better now
We're stronger now
Much better now
We're stronger now

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Shout golden shouts

Now don't be lazy
With the pleasure of sin
Don't be lazy
With the pleasure of sin

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

Where is the youth
Where is the gold
Where is the youth
Where is the gold

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

Think of the beauty
Think of your pride
Think of the beauty
Think of your pride

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

Don't back away
Don't back away
Don't back away
Don't back away

It's there, it's there for you
It's there, it's there for you

Don't back away
Don't back away
Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts

Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

Hear, hear what we say
Said hear, hear what we say

Let passion spend
Let passion spend
Let your passion spend
Let your passion spend
(youth)
Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Shout golden shouts

Better now, stronger now
Better now, stronger now

Now don't be lazy
With the pleasure of sin
Don't be lazy
With the pleasure of sin

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

It's time, it's time to know
It's time, it's time to live

Don't back away
Don't back away
Don't back away
Don't back away

Think of the beauty
Think of your pride
Think of the beauty
Think of your pride

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts

Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

Where is the youth
Where is the gold
Where is the youth
Where is the gold

Now hear, hear what we say
Said hear, hear what we say

Let passion spend
Let your passion spend
Let passion spend
Let your passion spend

Now don't be lazy
With the pleasure of sin
Don't be lazy
With the pleasure of sin

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
Lift up your hearts
Lift up your hearts

Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts




Shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nitzer Ebb's song "Murderous" are a call to action for the youth to rise up and make their mark on the world. The repetition of the word "youth" throughout the song serves to emphasize this message. The lines "It's time to know / It's time to live" suggest that the youth need to become active and engaged in their lives, rather than simply going through the motions.


The repeated phrase "shout golden shouts" can be interpreted as a directive to speak out and make their voices heard. The lines "Think of the beauty / Think of your pride" suggest that the youth have something to fight for and are capable of achieving great things. The warning "Don't be lazy / With the pleasure of sin" implies that the youth need to be careful not to be complacent and to focus on their goals.


Overall, "Murderous" is a powerful anthem that urges the youth to take control of their lives and make their voices heard. It is a call to action that encourages listeners to be active and engaged in the world around them, rather than simply watching from the sidelines.


Line by Line Meaning

Where is the youth
Questioning the whereabouts of the young people


Youth
Repeatedly emphasizing the importance of the younger generation


It's time to know
Encouraging people to gain knowledge


It's time to live
Urging people to start actively living their lives


Shout golden shouts
Encouraging people to vocalize positive messages


Lift up your hearts
Encouraging people to feel optimistic and inspired


Much better now
Acknowledging improvement in the present moment


We're stronger now
Recognizing increased strength and resilience


Now don't be lazy
Discouraging complacency and inaction


With the pleasure of sin
Warning against the allure of temptation


Where is the gold
Questioning the whereabouts of valuable resources


Think of the beauty
Encouraging people to appreciate beauty around them


Think of your pride
Encouraging people to feel proud of themselves


Don't back away
Encouraging people to face challenges head-on


It's there, it's there for you
Reassuring people that opportunities exist for them


Let passion spend
Encouraging people to put their heart into their pursuits


(youth)
Reiterating the importance of the younger generation


Better now, stronger now
Continuing to acknowledge present improvement


Now hear, hear what we say
Emphasizing the importance of listening


Let your passion spend
Encouraging people to use their passion towards their goals




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@CristianIdarraga

♪♫ Where is the youth
Youth
youth

It's time to know
it's time to live
it's time to know
it's time to live
Shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
lift up your hearts
shout golden shouts

Now don't be lazy
with the pleasure of sin
don't be lazy
with the pleasure of sin

Shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
lift up your hearts
lift up your hearts
Where is the youth
where is the gold
where is the youth
where is the gold

Shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
don't back away
don't back away

It's there, it's there for you
it's there, it's there for you
Don't back away
don't back away
shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
Shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts

Lift up your hearts
lift up your hearts

♪♫

Hear, hear what we say
said hear, hear what we say
Let passion spend
let passion spend
let your passion spend
let your passion spend
(youth)
shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
lift up your hearts
shout golden shouts

Better now, stronger now
better now, stronger now
Where is the youth
where is the gold
Where is the youth
where is the gold

Now hear, hear what we say
said hear, hear what we say
Let passion spend
let your passion spend
Let passion spend
let your passion spend

Now don't be lazy
with the pleasure of sin
don't be lazy
with the pleasure of sin
Shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
lift up your hearts
lift up your hearts

Shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts
shout golden shouts



All comments from YouTube:

@danrodrigues3531

I saw these guys open up for Depeche Mode on the Black Celebration tour and was blown away. I immediately became a fan...

@kingbee1971

Book of Love opened for DM in '86 in my hometown. I saw NE open for DM's Violator tour in 1990 however. Mind blowing.

@maestroh2986

Me too, I saw them on the same tour in Montreal

@TaraTheAndroid

Nitzer Ebb opened for DM in Europe 1988, USA 1990 and Europe 2010

@igotmysaucestraight

"Don't Be Lazy, With The Pleasure of Sin" that quote hits hard on so many levels

@Statstistician

I love this band as much now as I did in high school! Those basslines and rhythms are incredible. Timeless.

@gezvanian5838

35 years and still sparks amazing electricity! Thankful for this anthem of my youth <3

@dmbassa

SAME!

@DanniV86

Can I just say that blasting Nitzer Ebb in my car is one of my favorite things.

@tante_kringe

I blew out my cars speakers with ebm and I don’t regret it

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