"Samsas Traum" was evoked in 1996 by Alexander Kaschte as solo-project, res… Read Full Bio ↴"Samsas Traum" was evoked in 1996 by Alexander Kaschte as solo-project, resulting from his incapability of working together with other musicians. Having performed as vocalist and guitarist in several Black-, Death-, Doom- and Melodic-Metal-Bands before, he decided to walk his own paths, to step forward into the wide fields of darker electronic and neoclassical music.

The first demo-tape "Nostalgische Atavismen" sold more than 500 copies in the worldwide underground, slowly spreading the news that "Samsas Traum" someday might become more than a very strange little band with even stranger german vocals. After recording and releasing two more demo- and promo-tapes, the band signed their record deal with "Trisol Music Group Germany" (London After Midnight, Sopor Aeternus, L'âme Immortelle) on the 1st of march 1999, exactly three years after the bands foundation. The chief-manager of "Trisol" got to know about "Samsas Traum" randomly; he was phoning "Orkus Magazine" concerning adverts, and the person in charge listened to the bands' latest promo-release while talking to him.

Hände hoch!
Samsas Traum Lyrics

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Heut' pfeif' ich auf die Arbeit,
Heut' pfeif' ich auf das Geld.
Heut' pfeif' ich auf alle Regeln
Und mach' nur, was mir gefällt.

Messer, Gabel, Scher' und Licht
Sind für kleine Kinder nicht.
Nun, Zuckerschnute, gib' fein acht,

Ich hab' Dir etwas mitgebracht.
Messer, Gabel, Scher' und Licht
Sind für kleine Kinder nicht.
Nun, Zuckerschnute, gib' fein acht,
Ich zeig' Dir wie man Feuer macht.

Heut' pfeif' ich auf die Zukunft,
Heut' pfeif' ich auf den lieben Gott
Heut' pfeif' ich auf die Schule,
Ich pfeif' auf Euren Alltagstrott.

Heut' pfeif' ich auf den Morgen,
Ich pfeif' auf die Polizei,
Heut' pfeif' ich auf die Sorgen,
Und auf Euren Einheitsbrei.

Heut' pfeif' ich auf den Rest der Welt
Und Du, Du pfeifst mit mir
Heute ist mir alles ganz egal
Denn ich lieg' neben Dir

(Pfeift das Lied!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Samsas Traum's "Hände hoch!" express a strong message of rebellion and non-conformity. The singer declares that they are going to ignore all the expectations and constraints of society – work, money, rules, education – and do only what they please. They reject the idea that certain things are only meant for children or are off-limits, implying a desire to break and challenge societal norms. The line "I'll show you how to make fire" adds an element of danger and excitement.

As the song continues, the singer becomes even more nihilistic, rejecting religion, authority figures like the police, and the worries of the world. The repetition of "Today, I whistle at" underscores their determination to live their life on their own terms, without regard for outside expectations.

However, the final lines reveal an important aspect of the singer's motivation: they are not alone. They are lying next to someone who is equally committed to their cause, and together they are creating a space where they can be themselves without fear of judgement. The act of whistling becomes a means of communication and solidarity between them.

Overall, "Hände hoch!" is a powerful anthem of individualism and resistance against societal norms and expectations, while also acknowledging the importance of personal connections and community.

Hände hoch!Samsas Traum Lyrics

Hände hoch!
Samsas Traum Lyrics