Terminal Choice is a German Synth Rock band formed in 1993 by singer Chris … Read Full Bio ↴Terminal Choice is a German Synth Rock band formed in 1993 by singer Chris Pohl (also of Blutengel, Tumor, Pain of Progress and owner of the Fear Section label). Their lyrics are divided fairly equally between German and English. Originally their sound was primarily gloomy Electronic music, but the guitars introduced in the 1998 album Navigator gave the band a harder rock edge.

Besides Chris, the original lineup included Jens Gärtner who provided the drums and loops. In 1997, Manuel Selling was added to the lineup to provide the guitars. In 2000, Manuel left the band and Gordon Mocznay took over on guitar and bass guitar. A year later in 2001, Louis Manke joined the band as well, adding a second guitar to the band.

Terminal Choice was Chris Pohl's main and most well-known project, and they have enjoyed great success both in Germany and abroad, and are often compared to and sometimes referred to as a precursor to another popular German industrial-stomp band, Rammstein. The success of Terminal Choice has also transferred to the other members of Terminal Choice, as Chris helped Gordon form his own band known as Mordorn and also helped Louis form a band named Staubkind. Despite being involved with numerous bands, all members are still creating music with Terminal Choice and an album with the title "New Born Enemies" was released on the 28th of July, in 2006.

Terminal Choice released their last CD Übermacht in 2010.

Rockstar
Terminal Choice Lyrics

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You try to change the world
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
With all your stupid words
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
You don't really have
Much to say to us
But you need to be a star.
Come on! Come on! Come on!

You have the girls and the sex
And the drugs and the money
You're a fucking rockstar
You have the the girls and the sex
And the drugs and the glamour
You're a fucking rockstar

We give you all our money
Take it from us! From us!
We want to be like you
Show us your style! Your style!
We want to look like you
Show us your style! Your style!
You're a product of our dreams
Never give up! Give up!

Play for me
Cause you're a fucking rockstar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Terminal Choice's song Rockstar are a scathing critique of the music industry and the need for individuals to achieve fame at any cost. The opening lines, "You try to change the world, with all your stupid words," are a reference to the perceived self-importance of musicians who believe that their music will change the world. However, the repeated refrain of "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" suggests that the singer does not believe that this is possible. Instead, they suggest that the focus should be on becoming a star.

The lyrics go on to describe the various trappings of a rockstar. The lines "You have the girls and the sex, and the drugs and the money," suggest that being a rockstar is all about immediate gratification, with little regard for the consequences. The singer acknowledges that this image is what sells records, saying "You're a product of our dreams, never give up! Give up!"

Ultimately, the song is a criticism of the culture around rockstars and the music industry, suggesting that the need for fame and fortune drives the creation of music that ultimately lacks any real meaning or substance.

Line by Line Meaning

You try to change the world
You attempt to make a difference in the world.

Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
Be quiet, stop talking.

With all your stupid words
With all the nonsensical things you say.

You don't really have
You really do not have much.

Much to say to us
Much valuable to say to us.

But you need to be a star.
However, you need to be a famous person.

Come on! Come on! Come on!
Encouraging the person to do it.

You have the girls and the sex
You have access to women and sex.

And the drugs and the money
And the narcotics and the wealth.

You're a fucking rockstar
You are an amazing musician.

You have the the girls and the sex
You possess the females and sexual activities.