In 1963, Maffay and his parents emigrated from the Siebenbürgen region in Romania to Germany, like other Transylvanian Saxons. In the same year, he started his first band, The Dukes. After completing his education and spending some time working for Chemigraphics, an art manufacturer, Maffay worked in clubs, where he distributed his music.
Peter Maffay's career began in 1969 with the publication of his first single, "Du" (You in German). It was the biggest German hit in 1970 and brought Maffay instant fame. With the album Steppenwolf in 1979, Maffay became a major music star in Germany. The album sold 1.6 million copies, making it the best selling LP at that time. In 1980, the album Revanche (Revenge) broke his previous record, selling 2.1 million copies.
Maffay holds the German record for the most number one ranked singles in the single and album sales charts, including 12 albums. In addition, most of his studio albums reached the top ten. He also holds a German record for most albums to have sold over one million copies, with 14. His latest album ,Laut und Leise (Loud and Quiet), became the fourteenth.
Altogether, Maffay has sold over 35 million records. Since 1980, each of his 13 tours (roughly every 2 years) has ranked among the three most visited attractions each season in Germany, with nine of them ranked first in that category.
Maffay also created a string of fairy tales about a little green dragon named Tabaluga, which was spread out onto four albums. The piece was also turned into a musical. Maffay went on tour individually with Tabaluga & Lilli in Germany; he later released a live album, DVD and live TV broadcast. The tour included Peter Maffay, Alexis, Nino de Angelo, Rufus Beck, and Carl Carlton among others.
In 1998, Maffay collaborated to create an album with artists from all corners of the world, including Aboriginal singers and musicians from Israel.
He also starred in two films directed by Peter Patzak - The Joker in 1986, and Captured in Yemen in 1999. In addition, Maffay played a supporting role in the feature "The Polar Bear".
Keiner Kommt Hier Lebend Raus
Peter Maffay Lyrics
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Ich muss mal kurz hier raus
Dieses durcheinander
Das hält ja keiner aus
Wie und wo geht's lang
Meine Gedanken wirbeln
Was ist wichtig was ist dran
Ich frag mich
Und nur im Traum hält er im Paradies
Und wir beide steigen aus
Ich weiß nicht warum ich hier bin
Ich weiß nur
Keiner kommt hier lebend raus
Und du weißt es auch
Und was kommt dann
Himmel oder Hölle
Oder fängt alles von vorne an
Halt mich kurz fest
Nur für immer
Vielleicht wird es ja besser
Oder schlimmer
Ich frag mich
Der Zug fährt schnell aber wohin
Und nur im Traum hält er im Paradies
Und wir beide steigen aus
Ich weiß nicht warum ich hier bin
Ich weiß nur
keiner kommt hier lebend raus
und du weißt es auch
The lyrics to Peter Maffay's song Keiner Kommt Hier Lebend Raus (Nobody Gets Out of Here Alive) express a sense of confusion and frustration with life, and a desire to escape from it all. The singer feels overwhelmed by the chaos of the world and the uncertainty of the future, and seeks solace in the idea of a better place, whether it be heaven or simply a more peaceful existence.
The opening lines capture the singer's sense of desperation, as he expresses the need to "get out of here" and escape the chaos that surrounds him. He questions the meaning of life and wonders what is truly important, as his mind is swirling with confusion and uncertainty. The reference to the speeding train and the idea of a dreamlike paradise suggests that the singer is searching for an escape from reality, a way to break free from the limitations of his current existence.
The repeated refrain that "nobody gets out of here alive" is a grim reminder of the inevitability of death, but also a call to live life to the fullest and make the most of the time that we have. The final lines, in which the singer asks to be held tight "for forever," suggest a longing for connection and a desire to find comfort and meaning in human relationships.
Overall, the song deals with themes of mortality, uncertainty, and the search for meaning in life. It speaks to the universal human experience of grappling with the big questions and trying to find a sense of purpose and comfort in a world that can often seem overwhelming and chaotic.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Expression of attention or greeting
Ich muss mal kurz hier raus
I need to get out of here for a moment
Dieses durcheinander
This chaos and confusion
Das hält ja keiner aus
Nobody can handle this
Wie und wo geht's lang
Which way should I go
Meine Gedanken wirbeln
My thoughts are swirling around
Was ist wichtig was ist dran
What is important and relevant
Ich frag mich
I'm wondering
Der Zug fährt schnell aber wohin
The train is moving fast, but where is it going
Und nur im Traum hält er im Paradies
Only in a dream, it stops in paradise
Und wir beide steigen aus
And we both get off
Ich weiß nicht warum ich hier bin
I don't know why I'm here
Ich weiß nur
I only know
Keiner kommt hier lebend raus
No one gets out alive
Und du weißt es auch
And you know it too
Und was kommt dann
And what comes after
Himmel oder Hölle
Heaven or hell
Oder fängt alles von vorne an
Or does everything start over again
Halt mich kurz fest
Hold me tight for a moment
Nur für immer
Just forever
Vielleicht wird es ja besser
Maybe it will get better
Oder schlimmer
Or worse
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL WALTER BUSKOHL, LUCAS HILBERT, PASCAL KRAVETZ, CARSTEN PAPE, BERTRAM PASSMANN
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