Sehnsucht
Roland Kaiser Lyrics

The lyrics of Roland Kaiser's "Wir sind Sehnsucht" talk about the idea of stealing and betraying love with a strong and clear sense of desire and sensuality. The verses describe two people who are in love but cannot be together, and so they have to resort to stolen moments of passion and lust. The chorus stresses the point that the two lovers are in the grips of a powerful longing that transcends time and space, but also acknowledges the difficulties and challenges of such a forbidden love affair.

The singer sets the scene in the beginning with the couple stealing love at any given time, cheating their own feelings with a sense of confidence. The love is described as something irresistible that makes the couple feel alive and fulfilled. The second verse describes a situation where the two find themselves sitting opposite each other, pretending to be strangers, but with a secret understanding that their hearts are intertwined. The singer ponders whether they have been discovered and if they should stop, but the enormous pull of their love keeps them going. In the final verse, the singer finally gets the chance to kiss his lover, but it is a brief moment of passionate secrecy that must remain hidden from the outside world. The chorus repeats the sentiment that they are "Sehnsucht" (translated to a longing, nostalgia or yearning) as it is the best word to describe how they feel.

Overall, the lyrics show the intense and complex emotions that come with forbidden love, capturing the delicious pain of wanting someone that you cannot have fully. The song's melody reflects the heighten emotions, with a romantic and dramatic feel that captures the intensity of the lyrics.