Marionette
Scheitan Lyrics


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Too damn blind to see what's in front of you
All you ever asked for, it may come true
But well... join the master's game

Too damn frail to find a future too
All you ever wanted, ahead of you
Then again... you'd rather join the master's game
The theatre's open
Come on girl, welcome in and play
Don't you see? It's a sad thing
A marionette in the master's own game

Too damn scared to cut them strings that pull
They seem to last forever, and so I say:
Look away... into your own reality

So damn scared you've built a fortress too




Will you solve the riddle? The maiden tale
And tell... how long's a master game?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scheitan's song Marionette describe a person who is blind to what is in front of them and is willing to play the master's game, despite being frail and scared. The person is depicted as a marionette or puppet controlled by external forces, represented by the "strings that pull." The theatre is used as a metaphor for life, where the person is invited to play but is ultimately controlled by someone else. The chorus encourages the person to face reality and cut the strings, but they are too scared and have built a fortress to protect themselves.


This song can be interpreted as a commentary on conformity and the fear of breaking away from societal norms. The person is willing to join the master's game because they believe it is what they are supposed to do, even if it means sacrificing their own dreams and desires. The line "don't you see? It's a sad thing" suggests that the person is aware of their situation but is too scared to change it. The song encourages listeners to break free from external control and find their own reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Too damn blind to see what's in front of you
You are unable to perceive what is right in front of you


All you ever asked for, it may come true
Your desires may be fulfilled


But well... join the master's game
However, you will still be controlled by someone else


Too damn frail to find a future too
You are too weak to create your own path


All you ever wanted, ahead of you
Your desires are still in front of you


Then again... you'd rather join the master's game
Yet you still choose to be a pawn in someone else's game


The theatre's open
The show has begun


Come on girl, welcome in and play
Join in and become a part of the spectacle


Don't you see? It's a sad thing
Can't you perceive the tragedy of it all?


A marionette in the master's own game
You are nothing more than a puppet in the hands of the master


Too damn scared to cut them strings that pull
You are too afraid to break free from the control of the master


They seem to last forever, and so I say:
The control of the master seems to be permanent


Look away... into your own reality
You should turn your attention towards creating your own reality


So damn scared you've built a fortress too
You are so afraid that you have built a barrier around yourself


Will you solve the riddle? The maiden tale
Can you figure out the mystery?


And tell... how long's a master game?
How long will the master's game continue?




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