"Bück Dich" is a command meaning "Bend Over!" The word dich does not actually translate as "down". The German word for down is (he)runter. 'Dich' is a pronoun with more than one meaning. It is mostly used as the accusative form of du (you, like English used to have "thou" and "thee".) However, it may also be used as a reflexive pronoun (examples of English reflexive pronouns would be "self" words, like myself, yourself, himself, etc.) which certain German reflexive verbs require to be grammatically correct. Bück (The command form of Bücken) is a reflexive verb, hence the reflexive use of "dich". Germans do not say "Bück runter" (Bend down) or "Bück rüber" (Bend over); instead, they say "Bück dich" (literally "Bend Yourself") but it still means the same thing.
This song is best known for its live performance. When performing it live, vocalist Till Lindemann has simulated sodomy with keyboardist Christian "Flake" Lorenz using a dildo. Occasionally they will have the dildo squirt either custard, liquor, water or a combination of the three. This performance is controversial, and once led to Lindemann and Lorenz being arrested during a concert on June 5, 1999 in Worcester, Massachusetts (USA). They were each fined $200 and spent the night in jail.
Bück Dich
Rammstein Lyrics
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Wende dein Antlitz ab von mir
Dein Gesicht ist mir egal
Bück dich
Ein Zweibeiner auf allen Vieren
Ich führe ihn spazieren
Im Passgang den Flur entlang
Jetzt kommt er rückwärts mir entgegen
Honig bleibt am Strumpfband kleben
Ich bin enttäuscht total enttäuscht
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich
Das Gesicht interessiert mich nicht
Der Zweibeiner hat sich gebückt
In ein gutes Licht gerückt
Zeig ich ihm was man machen kann
Und fang dabei zu weinen an
Der Zweifuß stammelt ein Gebet
Aus Angst weil es mir schlechter geht
Versucht sich tiefer noch zu bücken
Tränen laufen hoch den Rücken
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich befehl ich dir
Wende dein Antlitz ab von mir
Dein Gesicht ist mir egal
Bück dich noch einmal
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich
Bück dich
The lyrics to "Bück Dich" by Rammstein are extremely graphic and controversial. The song essentially tells the story of a person who is commanding another person to bend over and submit to them. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer ordering the other person to turn their face away and submit to them as a sign of obedience. The rest of the song goes on to describe how the singer is leading the submissive person on a leash and how they become disappointed with them. The chorus is the most frequently repeated part of the song, with the singer ordering the other person to "bück dich" (which roughly translates to "bend over" or "submit") before repeating the phrase over and over again.
The song is incredibly disturbing and suggests an extreme level of dominance and submission that many find unsettling. It is not clear what the intended meaning behind the song is, as Rammstein is often known for their dark and disturbing lyrics. Some interpret the song as a commentary on power dynamics in society, while others see it as a representation of sexual fetishism.
Despite the controversy surrounding "Bück Dich," Rammstein has been widely praised for their music and performance style. The band is known for their elaborate stage shows, which often include pyrotechnics and other special effects.
Line by Line Meaning
Bück dich befehl ich dir
I command you to bend over
Wende dein Antlitz ab von mir
Turn your face away from me
Dein Gesicht ist mir egal
I don't care about your face
Bück dich
Bend over
Ein Zweibeiner auf allen Vieren
A bipedal creature on all fours
Ich führe ihn spazieren
I take him for a walk
Im Passgang den Flur entlang
In a trot along the hallway
Ich bin enttäuscht
I am disappointed
Jetzt kommt er rückwärts mir entgegen
Now he comes towards me backwards
Honig bleibt am Strumpfband kleben
Honey sticks to his stocking band
Ich bin enttäuscht total enttäuscht
I am disappointed, totally disappointed
Das Gesicht interessiert mich nicht
I'm not interested in the face
Der Zweibeiner hat sich gebückt
The bipedal creature has bent over
In ein gutes Licht gerückt
In a good light moved
Zeig ich ihm was man machen kann
I show him what can be done
Und fang dabei zu weinen an
And begin to cry during it
Der Zweifuß stammelt ein Gebet
The two-legged one stammers a prayer
Aus Angst weil es mir schlechter geht
Out of fear because I am doing worse
Versucht sich tiefer noch zu bücken
Tries to bend even deeper
Tränen laufen hoch den Rücken
Tears run up the back
Bück dich noch einmal
Bend over one more time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD Z. KRUSPE, PAUL LANDERS, TILL LINDEMANN, DOKTOR CHRISTIAN LORENZ, OLIVER RIEDEL, CHRISTOPH DOOM SCHNEIDER
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SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Sonne
This song reminds me of Gru from Despicable Me, as he is so powerful, that he paralyzed a shark and was able to outrun supersonic missiles.
Ben - Moderator
on Keine Lust
Corrected the music video fact above.
Andrew
on Keine Lust
The music video has them performing in fat suits, not at a funeral.