Messerschmied
Stahlhammer Lyrics


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Schleife die Klinge spitz und scharf
Schleife die Klinge
Sei deines Messers Schmied

Führe die Klinge mit schwieliger Hand
Führe die Klinge,
Sei deines Glückes Schmied
Zieh das Schwert und öle den Stahl
Öle den Stahl, denn heilig ist nur er

Schleife die Klinge spitz und scharf
Schleife die Klinge
Bis daß der Stein erglüht

Nütze den Tag der dich anerkannt
Erhöre die Stimme der Sonne





Nütze den Tag der dich anerkannt
Sei deines Glückes Schmied

Overall Meaning

The song "Messerschmied" by Stahlhammer is a call to arms for those who wield knives, swords and other sharp instruments of war. The lyrics are in German and the song has a strong martial rhythm that evokes a sense of tension and urgency. The first stanza describes the process of sharpening a blade, urging the listener to grind the edge of the weapon until the stone glows red hot. The second stanza calls for the wielder to take control of the weapon, to grasp it with a skilled hand and become the weapon's master. The third stanza speaks of the sanctity of steel, the holy metal that is used to create these killing tools.


The chorus is a call to action, urging the listener to seize the day and live up to their potential as a master of sharp instruments. The message is clear: those who possess the skills to craft, sharpen and wield lethal weapons should not waste their talents. Instead, they should embrace their destiny and become a force to be reckoned with.


Overall, "Messerschmied" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the art of weapon-making and weapon-wielding. It is a call to those who possess the skills to use these instruments wisely, to be masters of their craft and to use their talents for the greater good.


Line by Line Meaning

Schleife die Klinge spitz und scharf
Sharpen the blade to a fine point


Schleife die Klinge
Grind the blade


Sei deines Messers Schmied
Be the blacksmith of your own knife


Führe die Klinge mit schwieliger Hand
Hold the blade with a calloused hand


Führe die Klinge
Handle the blade


Sei deines Glückes Schmied
Be the blacksmith of your own fortune


Zieh das Schwert und öle den Stahl
Draw the sword and oil the steel


Öle den Stahl, denn heilig ist nur er
Oil the steel, for it alone is sacred


Bis daß der Stein erglüht
Until the stone glows


Nütze den Tag der dich anerkannt
Make use of the day when you are acknowledged


Erhöre die Stimme der Sonne
Listen to the voice of the sun


Sei deines Glückes Schmied
Be the blacksmith of your own fortune




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