Trauma
Null Positiv Lyrics

The lyrics of "Trauma" by Null Positiv describe the experience of trauma as being deeply hidden and enclosed within oneself, causing a sense of eternal darkness and hopelessness. The singer describes their tormentor as their personal curse ("Heimsuchung") and "Trauma", as if it were a living entity that haunts them. The lyrics suggest that time can be both a source of pain and a means of liberation. Each day that passes "leads them through the gate" to freedom, but it is a slow and grueling process, until finally they reach a point where they no longer feel any pain, and the sky makes contact with the earth. The singer also notes the importance of preserving memories and the story of their trauma, as it serves as a means of awakening the creature (their own sense of self), in order to break free from the shackles of trauma.

The song's chorus ("Meine Heimsuchung, Mein Peiniger, Meine Geißel, Mein Trauma") is especially powerful, as it captures the sense of helplessness and despair that often accompanies trauma. The repetition of "Mein" (my) emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of the experience. This sense of vulnerability is further emphasized by the use of "eingefroren" (frozen), "eingeschlossen" (enclosed), and "Nacht ohne Morgen, in Blei gegossen" (night without morning, cast in lead), which all paint a picture of being stuck, trapped, and unable to escape the pain.