Santiano is a German band from the Flensburg area founded in 2011. They mix… Read Full Bio ↴Santiano is a German band from the Flensburg area founded in 2011. They mix several genres like traditional folk songs, German schlager music, Irish folk and shantys. The band's name derives from the shanty "Santiano", also known as "O Santianna (All on the Plains of Mexico)", which has been a hit in 1961 sung by French singer Hugues Aufray.
The producer and owner of the label Elephant Music Hartmut Krech from Flensburg came up with the idea for the band. On February 3rd 2012 they released their first CD "Bis ans Ende der Welt" (Until the end of the world) on "We Love Music", a cooperation of Universal Music and ProSiebenSat.1 Media. Their album has sold more than 100.000 times and has gold status in Germany.
In 2012 they played at world famous metal festival "Wacken Open Air" among several metal bands like In Flames, The Scorpions, Ensiferum or Amon Amarth.

Members:
Hans-Timm Hinrichsen - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Axel Stosberg - Vocals, Harp, Percussion
Björn Both - Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Andreas Fahnert - Vocals, Guitar
Pete Sage - Violin, Mandolin, Vocals, Accordion, Bouzouki, Percussion, Tin Whistle

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Es gibt nur Wasser
Santiano Lyrics

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(Hey)

Wir haben Flaute und krepieren daran
Denn schon seid Tagen geht es nicht mehr voran
Die Sonne brennt und wir verlieren den Vertand
Alles stinkt nach Mann

Die Fässer sind längst leer

Die Kehle verdorrt
Der letzte Rum war schon am ersten Tag fort
Und selbst die Ratten gehen so langsam von Bord
Rette sich wer kann

Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
Doch wir haben nichts zu trinken
Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
Und das Schiff droht zu versinken

Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum

Wir haben die letzte Brise scheinbar verpasst
Und würden alles tun für ein volles Fass
Denn unser Segel hängt nur müde am Mast
Bringt uns nicht auf Kurs

Da kommt kein Land in Sicht
Nur Wasser vor Bug
Wir brüllen Meuterei
Wir haben genug
Denn was der Captain sagt
Macht uns keinen Mut
Wartet auf den Wind

Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
Doch wir haben nichts zu trinken
Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
Und das Schiff droht zu versinken

Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum

Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
Doch wir haben nichts zu trinken
Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
Und das Schiff droht zu versinken

Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum, Rum, Rum, sonst verdursten wir
Wir brauchen Rum (Rum, haha)

Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
Doch wir haben nichts zu trinken (ja)
Es gibt nur Wasser (Wasser), Wasser (Wasser), Wasser überall
Und das Schiff droht zu versinken

Wir brauchen Rum
(Hey)

Overall Meaning

The song "Es gibt nur Wasser" by Santiano is about a group of sailors who have been stuck in the middle of the sea for days without any wind. They are running out of provisions, and their only hope for survival is to find a source of rum. The lyrics describe their desperate situation and the frustration they feel towards their captain who doesn't seem to be doing anything to help them.

The first verse paints a picture of the sailors' dire situation. They are stuck in the middle of the sea with no wind to propel them forward, and the sun is beating down on them. They are becoming increasingly dehydrated and are surrounded by the smell of unwashed bodies. The second verse describes how they have run out of rum, and even the rats on board are jumping ship. The chorus emphasizes the fact that they are surrounded by water but can't drink it, and their ship is in danger of sinking.

The third verse illustrates how the sailors are starting to lose hope. They have missed the last breeze and would do anything for a barrel of rum, but their sail is too tired to catch the slightest wind. The tension reaches its peak in the fourth verse when the sailors are on the brink of mutiny. The captain's words do nothing to inspire them, and they are rapidly losing faith in his leadership.

Overall, the song is a commentary on the irony of being surrounded by water but not being able to drink it. It showcases the desperation of sailors and how the situation can drive them to extreme measures. "Es gibt nur Wasser" is a powerful reminder of how important it is to have access to clean drinking water.

Line by Line Meaning

Wir haben Flaute und krepieren daran
We are in a stagnant position with no progress and it's killing us

Denn schon seid Tagen geht es nicht mehr voran
For days on end, we haven't made any progress at all

Die Sonne brennt und wir verlieren den Verstand
The scorching sun is driving us crazy

Alles stinkt nach Mann
Everything smells like sweaty men

Die Fässer sind längst leer
The barrels are already empty

Die Kehle verdorrt
Our throats are parched

Der letzte Rum war schon am ersten Tag fort
We ran out of our last drop of rum on the first day

Und selbst die Ratten gehen so langsam von Bord
Even the rats are abandoning ship

Rette sich wer kann
Every man for himself

Es gibt nur Wasser, Wasser, Wasser überall
There's only water around us, as far as the eye can see

Doch wir haben nichts zu trinken
We have nothing to drink