Rheingold was a German New Wave band that existed between 1980 and 1984. Th… Read Full Bio ↴Rheingold was a German New Wave band that existed between 1980 and 1984. They recorded the three records "Rheingold", "R." and "Dis-Tanz". Their biggest hits were "Dreiklangsdimensionen" and "FanFanFanatisch". Bandmembers were Bodo Staiger (vocals, guitar), Brigitte Kunze (keyboards) and Lothar Manteuffel (lyrics).

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Rheingold Lyrics

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Alle Tänze dieser Welt im endlosen Kreis zeigen dir, was uns gefällt. Im Takt unserer Zeit mit diesem Blick der Arroganz, jeder spielt sein Spiel. Körper ohne Resonanz. Tanz- und Lebensstil. Spür´ den Rhythmus dieser Nacht, und sieh´ ihren Glanz, hör´ die Klänge deiner Stadt für diesen Tanz. Jeder tanzt so wie er will, tanzt und dreht sich im Kreis. Die Musik steht niemals still, komm und tanz mit mir. Ich komm´ näher, doch ich spür´ die Distanz, Ich komm´ näher, doch ich spür´ die Distanz, immer näher, ganz nah. Ich komm´ näher, doch ich spür´ die Distanz, Ich komm´ näher, spürst du die Distanz?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rheingold's song Distanz explore themes of distance, individuality, and conformity, using the metaphor of dancing as a representation of life. The opening lines, "All dances of this world in an endless circle show you what we like. In the beat of our time with this arrogant gaze, everyone plays their game. Bodies without resonance. Dance and lifestyle," indicate a critique of the idea of conformity within society. The endless circle of dances is a representation of the monotony of life, and the arrogance of individuals in playing their own game highlights the lack of empathy for others.

The lines "Feel the rhythm of this night and see its shine, hear the sounds of your city for this dance. Everyone dances as they please, dances and turns in a circle. The music never stops, come and dance with me," create an image of a moment of individual freedom in the midst of conformity. The freedom of dancing as one pleases indicates individuality, within the constraints of society's expectations. However, despite the freedom and closeness of dancing together, the refrain, "I come closer, but I feel the distance," indicating a sense of unfulfilled longing and distance.

Overall, the song Distanz speaks to the desire for individuality within the context of society's expectations, while acknowledging the difficulty in truly breaking free from these expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

Alle Tänze dieser Welt im endlosen Kreis zeigen dir, was uns gefällt.
All the dances in this world in an endless cycle show you what we like.

Im Takt unserer Zeit mit diesem Blick der Arroganz, jeder spielt sein Spiel.
To the rhythm of our time, with this arrogant look, everyone plays their own game.

Körper ohne Resonanz. Tanz- und Lebensstil.
Body without resonance. Dance and lifestyle.

Spür´ den Rhythmus dieser Nacht, und sieh´ ihren Glanz, hör´ die Klänge deiner Stadt für diesen Tanz.
Feel the rhythm of this night, and see its brilliance, hear the sounds of your city for this dance.

Jeder tanzt so wie er will, tanzt und dreht sich im Kreis. Die Musik steht niemals still, komm und tanz mit mir.
Everyone dances as they please, dancing and spinning in circles. The music never stops, come and dance with me.

Ich komm´ näher, doch ich spür´ die Distanz, Ich komm´ näher, doch ich spür´ die Distanz, immer näher, ganz nah.
I am getting closer, but I feel the distance. I am getting closer, but I feel the distance, getting closer and closer.

Ich komm´ näher, doch ich spür´ die Distanz, Ich komm´ näher, spürst du die Distanz?
I am getting closer, but I feel the distance. I am getting closer, do you feel the distance?

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