Am liebsten von hinten
Stahlhammer Lyrics
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Spielt die Phantasie
Erniedrig
Dich zum Tier
Erotisch
Ist dein Antlitz dann
Erhaben
Meine Gier
Ich kenne
Deinen Namen nicht
Vergesse dein Gesicht
Bist nur
Ein Sklave meiner Angst
Von Hinten
Töt ich dich
The lyrics to Stahlhammer's song Am liebsten von hinten delve into dark and unsettling themes related to domination, fear and violence. The opening lines "Von hinten, spielt die Phantasie" allude to the idea that when one is approached from behind, the mind can begin to conjure up all sorts of fantasies and fears. The next line "Erniedrig dich zum Tier" directly addresses the idea of domination and submission, with the singer seeming to derive pleasure from the idea of reducing their partner to an animalistic state.
The following lines "Erotisch ist dein Antlitz dann, Erhaben meine Gier" draw a contrast between the submissive state of the partner and the heightened state of desire felt by the singer. Their partner becomes an object of desire precisely because of their submission, and the sense of power that it gives to the singer. The repetition of "Von hinten" in the refrain further emphasizes the idea of the partner being approached from behind, and the final line "Töt ich dich" leaves a disturbing impression of violence and brutality.
Overall, the lyrics of Am liebsten von hinten convey a sense of sadomasochistic desire and domination, with a hint of violence lurking just beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Von hinten
From behind
Spielt die Phantasie
The imagination plays
Erniedrig
Humiliate
Dich zum Tier
Into an animal
Erotisch
Erotic
Ist dein Antlitz dann
Is your face then
Erhaben
Revered
Meine Gier
My greed
Ich kenne
I don't know
Deinen Namen nicht
Your name
Vergesse dein Gesicht
Forget your face
Bist nur
You are only
Ein Sklave meiner Angst
A slave of my fear
Von hinten
From behind
Töt ich dich
I kill you
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.