Sehnsucht
Rammstein [waptorrent.ru] Lyrics
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Übers Kinn nach Afrika
Wieder in den Schoß der Löwin
Wo ich einst zuhause war
Zwischen deine langen Beinen
Such den Schnee vom letzten Jahr
Doch es ist kein Schnee mehr da
Lass mich deine Träne reiten
Über Wolken ohne Glück
Der große Vogel schiebt den Kopf
Sanft in sein Versteck zurück
Zwischen deine langen Beinen
Such den Sand vom letzten Jahr
Doch es ist kein Sand mehr da
Sehnsucht versteckt
Sich wie ein Insekt
Im Schlafe merkst du nicht
Dass es dich sticht
Glücklich werd ich nirgendwo
Der Finger rutscht nach Mexico
Doch er versinkt im Ozean
Sehnsucht ist so grausam
Sehnsucht, Sehnsucht
Sehnsucht, Sehnsucht
Sehnsucht, Sehnsucht
Sehnsucht versteckt
Sich wie ein Insekt
Im Schlafe merkst du nicht
Dass es dich sticht
Glücklich werd ich nirgendwo
Der Finger rutscht nach Mexiko
Doch er versinkt im Ozean
Sehnsucht ist so grausam
Sehnsucht, Sehnsucht
Sehnsucht, Sehnsucht
Sehnsucht, Sehnsucht
Sehnsucht
The lyrics to the song Sehnsucht by Rammstein are quite complex and open to multiple interpretations. The song seems to be about longing, as the title suggests, but there's a deeper, more ambiguous layer to the lyrics that leaves room for speculation.
The first verse talks about riding someone's tears to Africa, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for leaving someone behind and seeking solace in a faraway place. The lines "Wieder in den Schoß der Löwin / Wo ich einst zuhause war" suggest that the singer is trying to return to a place of comfort where he once felt at home. However, he finds that nothing is the same anymore, as indicated by the lines "Doch es ist kein Schnee/Sand mehr da." This could mean that the place he once knew has changed beyond recognition, or that his memories of it have become distorted over time.
The second verse continues the theme of longing and searching for something unattainable. The lines "Über Wolken ohne Glück / Der große Vogel schiebt den Kopf" create an atmospheric image of flying over clouds that bring no joy, while the last line suggests that the singer finds solace in retreating to a hidden place. The chorus repeats the word "Sehnsucht" multiple times, emphasizing its significance, while the bridge explores the idea of this longing being like a hidden insect that you don't notice until it stings you.
Line by Line Meaning
Lass mich deine Träne reiten
Allow me to ride your tears, to travel on them towards Africa, back to where I once called home.
Übers Kinn nach Afrika
Traveling over your chin to reach the place of my origin, Africa.
Wieder in den Schoß der Löwin
Returning to the maternal comfort of my lioness, my place of security and calm.
Wo ich einst zuhause war
Where I once belonged, where I felt at home.
Zwischen deine langen Beinen
Searching for the snow of the past year, between your long and slender legs.
Such den Schnee vom letzten Jahr
Looking for the remnants of the past winter, but realizing that it has already melted away.
Doch es ist kein Schnee mehr da
However, there is no more snow left to find.
Über Wolken ohne Glück
Riding above the clouds, without finding happiness or luck.
Der große Vogel schiebt den Kopf
The large bird tucks its head back into its hiding place.
Sanft in sein Versteck zurück
Softly, returning to the place of safety and seclusion.
Zwischen deine langen Beinen
Searching for the sand of the past year, between your long and slender legs.
Such den Sand vom letzten Jahr
Trying to find the sands of the past year, but realizing that even they have slipped away.
Doch es ist kein Sand mehr da
But there is no more sand left to be found.
Sehnsucht versteckt
Longing is hidden, not always visible on the surface.
Sich wie ein Insekt
Hiding away like an insect still roaming around unseen.
Im Schlafe merkst du nicht
Often the feeling of longing is not felt immediately, but is subconscious.
Dass es dich sticht
That is until it strikes like a sudden, sharp pain.
Glücklich werd ich nirgendwo
Nowhere will I find happiness or contentment.
Der Finger rutscht nach Mexico
My fingers find their way to Mexico, but not without challenges.
Doch er versinkt im Ozean
But they sink and disappear into the ocean, never reaching their intended destination.
Sehnsucht ist so grausam
Longing is a cruel and unforgiving feeling.
Sehnsucht
Longing
Sehnsucht
Longing
Sehnsucht
Longing
Sehnsucht versteckt
Longing is hidden, not always visible on the surface.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD Z. KRUSPE, PAUL LANDERS, TILL LINDEMANN, DOKTOR CHRISTIAN LORENZ, OLIVER RIEDEL, CHRISTOPH DOOM SCHNEIDER
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