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.
Mein Flaggschiff in die Sonne
Samsas Traum Lyrics
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Gefolgt vom Sternenwind fliegt sie durch das Weltenall
Und löscht uns aus!
Sie läßt uns Gott versteh'n, oh holdes Mondenkind!
Sie fliegt schneller als der Schall, nirgendwo und überall!
Luna Märchenhaft!
Mit Deiner Zauberkraft läßt Du Blumen blüh'n
Und Welten implodieren!
Luna Tausendschön!
Für immer bin ich Dein,
Oh Luna mein!
Mein Flaggschiff in die Sonne,
Jeden Tag zu einer andren Zeit
Steht es versteckten Ortes
Zum Abflug schon für mich bereit!
Sein Treibstoff ist das Lächeln,
Das Luna mir entlockt...
Und surreal grinst die Qual
Wenn Nietzsche hinterm Steuer hockt!
Wenn steinig die Milchstraße schimmert,
Voller Unverständnis Mars uns wimmert,
Die angst zu scheitern Herzblut quetscht
Und Pluto seine Monde fletscht,
Dann singe ich umso lauter
Meine Hymne auf Dein leben!
Denn stets ist nur das eine wichtig:
Dieser Weg ist richtig!
The song "Mein Flaggschiff in die Sonne" by Samsas Traum is a poetic ode to Luna Tausendschön, a fictional character symbolizing the moon as a source of inspiration, wonder, and transformative power. Luna is depicted as a cosmic traveler who flies through the universe, leaving a trail of destruction and beauty in her wake. She represents the freedom of imagination and the possibility of transcendence beyond the constraints of mundane existence.
The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the idea that Luna is a catalyst for spiritual growth and self-discovery. She enables the singer to see the divine in all things and overcome his fears and doubts. The spaceship referred to in the second stanza represents the singer's own journey of personal growth, fueled by Luna's encouragement and support. The presence of Nietzsche, one of the most influential philosophers of the modern era, adds another layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that the journey of self-discovery entails facing existential questions and embracing the absurdity of life.
Overall, "Mein Flaggschiff in die Sonne" is a deeply philosophical and mystical song that explores the themes of transcendence, creativity, and personal transformation. It celebrates the beauty of the universe and the many forms of inspiration and wonder that can be found in it.
Line by Line Meaning
Luna Tausendschön!
Addressing the moon as beautiful and glorious.
Gefolgt vom Sternenwind fliegt sie durch das Weltenall
The moon flies through the universe, followed by the wind that carries the stars.
Und löscht uns aus!
The moon has the power to destroy everything.
Sie läßt uns Gott versteh'n, oh holdes Mondenkind!
The moon has the ability to make us understand God, and is addressed lovingly as a child of the moon.
Sie fliegt schneller als der Schall, nirgendwo und überall!
The moon travels faster than sound, and can be anywhere and nowhere at the same time.
Luna Märchenhaft!
The moon is described as magical and fairytale-like.
Mit Deiner Zauberkraft läßt Du Blumen blüh'n
The moon's magical power makes flowers bloom.
Und Welten implodieren!
The moon's power can also lead to the destruction of worlds.
Ich will zur Venus geh'n, auf Saturn Dich wiederseh'n!
The singer expresses the desire to travel to Venus and see the moon on Saturn again.
Luna Tausendschön!
Repeat of the earlier line addressing the moon as beautiful and glorious.
Für immer bin ich Dein, Oh Luna mein!
The singer declares their love and allegiance to the moon forever.
Mein Flaggschiff in die Sonne,
The singer's spacecraft is described as heading towards the sun.
Jeden Tag zu einer andren Zeit
The time of departure for the spacecraft is different every day.
Steht es versteckten Ortes Zum Abflug schon für mich bereit!
The spacecraft is hidden and ready for the singer to depart.
Sein Treibstoff ist das Lächeln, Das Luna mir entlockt...
The fuel for the spacecraft is the smile that the moon gives to the singer.
Und surreal grinst die Qual
The pain of the journey is surreal and expressed through a grin.
Wenn Nietzsche hinterm Steuer hockt!
Famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is driving the spacecraft.
Wenn steinig die Milchstraße schimmert, Voller Unverständnis Mars uns wimmert, Die angst zu scheitern Herzblut quetscht
Despite the difficult journey through the Milky Way, the singer persists through the fear of failure and with the passion in their heart.
Und Pluto seine Monde fletscht, Dann singe ich umso lauter Meine Hymne auf Dein leben!
Even when Pluto is causing trouble, the singer continues to sing their praises to the moon.
Denn stets ist nur das eine wichtig: Dieser Weg ist richtig!
The most important thing is that the journey towards the moon is the right one, no matter what obstacles there may be.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.