Orient
X-Mal Deutschland Lyrics

The lyrics of X-Mal Deutschland's song "Orient" paints a melancholic picture of a person's death in an oppressive and indifferent society. The first stanza describes the moment of the person's hanging, as the sun shines mercilessly. The repetition of "steht die Sonne hoch" (the sun stands high) emphasizes the lack of empathy or humanity in the society. The second stanza highlights the contrast between the coldness of the person's body and the heat of the sun, which is soon to be covered by the "karawane", likely referring to the image of a caravan of camels, taking away the hanged person's body.

The third stanza reveals the victim's physical appearance - white like the sand in the desert. The repetition of "Orient" throughout the song serves as a reminder that this tragedy is happening in a specific cultural and geographical context, likely more applicable to a colonial oppression narrative. The fourth and fifth stanzas highlight the emotional and psychological isolation of the victim's family, unable to hear or see their beloved son struggling and dying in the hands of their oppressors. The repetitive structure of the song accentuates the sense of hopelessness and futility of the situation.