Du Riechst So Gut
Rammstein Lyrics

The lyrics to Rammstein's song "Du Riechst So Gut" (which translates to "You Smell So Good") describe the singer's obsession with someone they are pursuing. The opening lines describe the singer's belief that madness is a narrow bridge between reason and impulse, and how they are crossing that bridge to pursue their target. The next few lines describe how the sunlight has disoriented their senses, but they are still pursuing their target who they can smell through blind intuition. The singer describes themselves as a predatory animal, attempting to satiate their hunger for their prey, whom they can smell from miles away.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Du riechst so gut", which is where the title of the song comes from. The singer finds their target's scent intoxicating and follows them obsessively. The second verse begins with the singer waiting until nightfall to touch the target's wet skin. They implore the target not to expose them, and then ominously describe a burning bridge. The final chorus repeats the earlier lines, concluding with the singer having finally caught their prey.

The lyrics of "Du Riechst So Gut" are evocative and disturbing, and the relentless pursuit described in the song is unsettling. However, the song's popularity lies not only in its lyrics but also in its hypnotic, heavy guitar riffs and pounding drums. The song is a prime example of Rammstein's signature sound, which combines elements of industrial metal and hard rock. The song has become a classic in the German rock scene and is played frequently at their live shows.