HAS AMERICA'S CORPORATE CULTURE POISONED THE WORLD?! First Time Hearing Rammstein - Amerika Reaction
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- Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
- Welcome back, everyone! In today's video, we're venturing into the provocative world of Rammstein with our first-time reaction to "Amerika." Known for their powerful industrial metal sound and thought-provoking lyrics, Rammstein's "Amerika" offers a critical look at American cultural imperialism. Join us as we dive into this bold statement of a song and explore its themes, music, and message.
⭐️ WHAT WE EXPLORE IN THIS VIDEO:
Our first impressions of Rammstein's "Amerika" and its impactful music video.
Reacting to the song's blend of heavy industrial beats and satirical lyrics.
Discussing the commentary on America's global influence and the reception of American culture worldwide.
Reflecting on how "Amerika" fits into Rammstein's discography and its relevance in today's context.
🎵 ABOUT RAMMSTEIN & "AMERIKA":
Rammstein, the German industrial metal band, is renowned for their dramatic live performances and deep, often controversial, themes. "Amerika," released in 2004, is a critical reflection on the United States' cultural and political impact across the globe, wrapped in Rammstein's signature sound.
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You missed, most probably because of Till's accent, the part where he says "we're all living in America, Coca-Cola, sometimes war" I think the song came out at 2004, one of my favourite!!
They had the lyrics printed out, it must have been written, even if no translation was required.
i feel like especially the conservative part of the US youtube-reactors just don't wanna hear this part of the song. 😬
@@hellemarc4767 значит слова про войну плохо пропечатались))) Всему можно найти оправдание, правильно? И пропущенным словам в тексте и политике международного рэкета на протяжении 80 лет. Особенно когда благодаря этому ты имеешь самый высокий уровень жизни на планете.
... "und vor Paris steht Mickey Mouse" (and in front of Paris stands Mickey Mouse) = Disneyland Paris
With a castle inspired by Neuschwanstein. 🤣
@@hellemarc4767 😂 👍The world knows where Coca Cola comes from. But Americans can't believe they didn't invent pizza 😉
It was also what germans said when the americans were close to paris in ww2
It was actually called Euro-Disney when it first opened.
@@5un5h1ne The original Coca Cola is a Spanish recipe from Valencia. It was called Nuez de Kola-Coca and is still being made.
And "Ohne dich"... Great video!
Also besides Disneyland, standing before Paris has a special note from a german perspective
The part of 'This is not a love song' is covered from P.I.L. or Public Image Ltd from 1983. Was a huge hit in Europe.
Greetings from northern germany ♥️
Angst is also a message related to America. Get it translated and the dark man is the bogeyman in German. Totally not racist some USA people think. That is for me there best song, with Zeit.
I think with the video, it becomes more obvious that it's also meant as "black man", even if it can simply translate to "boogeyman". But why a message related to America? There is fearmongering everywhere, also in Europe.
@@hellemarc4767 true, also in Europe. But it is a very big thing now in the USA. Look to Trump vs Biden. Symbols such as cheerleaders, the man with the barbecue and lawnmowers and guns. Guns and cheerleaders are far fewer in Europe.
@@jurgenkersjes2150its a song about populism, not just america. They're simply using american imagery since america is completely overrun by populism (europe is nearly overrun as well sadly)
I think their best video and also one of the ones that got me hooked up as a kid was "Links 2 3 4"
Really cool vid imo and fun song overall
The auto translated subtitles are usually great. Only thing they don't convery perfectly always is the dual meaning of some terms they use, like in Angst.
You have to check out Ich Tu Dir Weh live from Madison square garden.... loaded with pyro and a riff that you can't get out of your head for weeks. As well as Till putting his vocal range on display
Love the depth of your interpretation. Really adding...
If im not mistaken. The song is either inspired or references operation paperclip where we took all the german scientists
Ohne Dich is beatiful song! Nice video as well! Can't go wrong with Rammstein 🤘
Its about American corporate imperialism which is also propogated by the US military imperialism as well. The video shows signs of it throughout, many signs which aren't always caught in the first few passes through the video. The obvious ones were the fast food references in Tibet, Africa etc. The Nike shoes the muslim slips off before kneeling on his rug to pray with the oil wells in the background. American TV being delivered to the Arctic to influence even the most remote of places. The Japanese guy sitting on his American motorcycle and taking on an American iconic look with his hair and the way he dressed. The man in the turban (presumably Indian?) smoking cigarettes likely made in the US. Santa Claus of course is a commercial creation to boost commerce during the holiday season in the West...but now coming to an African nation near you.
Then of course there's Rammstein the group performing on the moon with an ode to the conspiracy that the moon landing was faked (putting together the fake flag/guys taking their helmets off in outer space/footprints that were in the background that the first astronauts hadn't walked to yet etc.)...the space race was of course important at that time to prove that American capitalism was superior to the Russian communist way of life. You caught the reference to Mickey Mouse/Disney media which influences the world over. And of course the lyrics add to it: the US wanting to "lead" the dance, and even if you don't want to dance you're going to be influenced by the White House. Coca-Cola is massive throughout the world of course. And the line "We all live in Amerika...Amerika...Coca-Cola..."Wonderbra"" (play on the word wonderful)...., and then the second time the lyric is "we all live in Amerika...Amerika...Coca-cola...SOMETIMES WAR". And that last line says it all.
"This is not a love song....this is not a love song" with footage of the North American indian which of course were wiped out in a genocide when the Europeans came across to take the lands and plunder the country for its fur, sugar, etc. etc. - all a commerical enterprise of course.
6:56 That wasn't in India , it's clear from the orange clothing, that these are supposed to be Tibetan monks.
rammstein is a great band of métal industriel👍👍🤘🤘
They are way more than just that. Musically and they are great actors and artists.
The part where it is sung: we form a lovely dance is not translated correctly.
The word used "Reigen" is old German and means something like a circle of people.
We form a loving circle of people, freedom plays on all violins. Africa is visited by Santa Claus and in front of Paris is a Mickey Mouse.
Reigen is more like a group dance, in a circle.
@@olgahein4384 The term Reigen has more to do with places of worship, or when you have acquired a new status. An example: In the past, if you went from apprentice to master, you would also be accepted into the local "REIGEN" of your craft guild. So it has nothing to do with dancing, but rather with the camaraderie and cohesion of a group.
@@marcelflow3121 Alright, here's the thing: My Duden says: Reigen = Reihentanz, Wikipedia says the same. It's a dance when multiple people dance in a row (Reihe) and most often form a circle, or 2 facing rows or in pairs moving in rows and/or circles - dancers holding hands is the key feature here. It has nothing to do with worship or the likes, but with group dance activities.
I have no idea in what parts of Germany 'Reigen' may be used in the context you described , but certainly not where i live or have lived until now (at most going from apprentice to master we would say 'in den Reihen/Im Kreise/Zirkel der Meister ankommen/aufgenommen werden' but that is neither official nor traditional and at most just pre mid 20th century speech). So that makes me wonder, where do people use 'Reigen' in such non-conform way?
"Zick Zack", "Angst", "Sonne" and "Adieu" are also very cool Rammstein videos!
Its just facts, greeting from Austria !
You need to check out the making of video too. It's helpful and you learn more about the six guys how they really are.
I think mein hertz Brent. Official version but please see the Piano version first.
But the Eugenio Recuenco video is the best, imo.
15:57 they have so many different songs, you can't say that in general and if you want to have a heavy metal song from them, Checkout Wiener Blut from Wacken 2017 live performance
i really agree 100% to Rammstein,but also love America,👍from Austria🇦🇹
Oh I forget Rammlied from Madison Square Garden🎉
Wow that was interesting, many layers ...
I would like to see your reaction to the live performance of this song by Rammstein - Asche zu Asche (Live from Paris)
"This is NOT a love song !!!"
Look at the way it spelled, it's like German.....get it
You havent reacted to their song DIE SONNE... The video is a MUST SEE.
The Song is just called "Sonne"
The Making Of is also a must see, it explains how the video gets its poetic depth by serendipity, just brilliant.
very good interpretation
Although they are quite stars in the USA and are touring there again, they have had a somewhat divided relationship with America since 1999. Why? Here is an excerpt from MTV:After staging the same outrageous antics for U.S. fans for over a year, the men of Rammstein have finally gotten in trouble for it.
Frontman Till Lindemann and keyboardist Flake Lorenz were arrested Saturday night after a concert in Worcester, Massachusetts and charged with lewd and lascivious behavior. The men were released on Sunday and are expected to play Toronto Monday night.
The portion of the show that spurred authorities into action should be familiar to anyone who caught the band as part of last year's Family Values tour: during the song "Bück Dich," Lindemann simulates anal sex with Lorenz using a fake phallus. Both men remain fully clothed during the act.
A spokesperson for both men told MTV News, "While they strongly deny any criminal wrongdoing, they have retained local counsel and intend to respect the laws of the city in question by seeing this matter through to its logical conclusion.
A court date has yet to be set in the case.
If you really want to do something bad to yourself (joking), go see "Bück Dich" live in Montreal. The problem is that the average American regularly falls backwards from his chair, half unconscious. But don't worry, all the band members are straight, have wives and Children, here a topic has only been taken up once again and processed in Rammstein style. Greetings from Germany. Very, very good reactions
Another on list definetly Zick Zack and older one Ich will …both official video🎉
Sonne and Radio!
2:13 Here is my list and I definitely have forgotten some of the videos songs, but they are just too many too Songs:
For the official video:
Deutschland/ Angst / Ausländer / Mein Land / Zickzack / Zeit /Adieu / dicke t*tten / ich will / mein Herz brennt / Lügen / ohne dich // Seemann
For the life performance:
Sonne / Pussey / Engel / Rammstein / Benzin / Feuer frei / mein Teil / Rammlied / wollt ihr das Bett in Flammen sehen? // Moskau // Diamant // Frühling in Paris // ich will // links 234 // du riechst so gut // Bück dich // du hast / Wiener Blut ( Wacken 2017nor MSG). // Waidmannsheil // Sonne Multicam Munich or Berlin from 2022 or 2023
( in general the live in Paris and Rammstein in America a the best live performances for beginning of the rabbit hole)
Lindemann solo project with Steh auf / Zunge / alle Tage ist kein Sonntag / ach so gern / praise Abort
Emigrate feat Till Lindemann-always on my mind ( emigrate is the band from the first guitar player vom rammstein Richard)
And don't forget to check out the official making of videos.
And there are some dokumentaries, but you should definitely watch Rammstein in Amerika
It should be on UA-cam and on Amazon Prime
@@TheDredConspiracy Yeah, SPRING ( JUMP ) is great. The fan made video is also great.
I think it's also questioning if the moon landing was real, you can see them holding up a camera on them and they are not on the moon, one is holding the flag (in space it's not needed).
The flag on the Moon really does have some wire in it to make it stand up like that. They pretend in the video that they can't figure out how to put the wire inside the flag, they even have an instruction leaflet. Gravity is not 0 on the Moon. It's around 1.62 meters per second squared (9.8 on Earth), and one sixth of Earth's gravity. If you took a scale with you on the Moon, a person who would weigh 70 kg on Earth would still weigh more then 11 kg on the scale.
I think they're just having some fun with the conspiracy theory.
13:36 Santa Claus was played by the lead singer from Rammstein Till Lindemann
Mann Gegen Mann, Ohne Dich, Sonne, Seeman, and Feuer Frei. All official videos, of course.
It would be great if you manage to check out on earlier MV of their "Du riechst so gut" " Seeman" "Ich Will"
The reference to the biblical dance around the “golden calf,” also known as the stars and stripes, says a lot.
10:00 "This is not a love song"... as so many don't know the reference: ua-cam.com/video/Az_GCJnXAI0/v-deo.html
You have to listen to
Finsterwacht- Saltatio Mortis feat blind guardian
Tell other people about it and when you Like Music listen
Sehr gut, meine Damen und Herren.😎👍
👍❤
One thing easily missed from the video is all the people being 'influenced' by the USA. Take a closer look at them. Who are they, where are they from? And what was their first or most memorable encounter with the USA/America?
Native americans (encounter with the Europeans that would later become 'americans), the inuit of North-America, natives from all the corners of Africa, Japan, Philipines, the Middle East. And some where i'm not sure.
Just saying, for those countries, those people, the 'american' influence was not of their own choice, it was forced on them by americans. And that influence is what was left behind or still part of the occuparion.
Great, open-minded analysis of this song. And, they aren't wrong
"Vor Paris Steht Mickey Mouse" is more a reference to war = enemy at the gate
guess you not discussed the "this is not a love song, i dont spek my mothers tongue" because its to easy to understand? :D
btw brands mentioned like coca cola, sure. is war already a brand in usa?
u need to mention... Sing... Coca cola (cokain) and sometimes War :-)^^
Rammstein - Sonne next pls ❤
Creo que USA ha desarrollado un imperialismo psicológico inteligente que ha logrado una fascinación en todo el mundo mientras dominan atravez del cine la musica la cultura cosas que ni nazis ni rusos lograron Rammstein es grande
no coment on this one...Wow!:)
I thought it was going to be a cover of Niel Diamond's song.
..sec..
Cokacola ans sometimes...war?:P thats deep...:P
This ties in with the quote from a previous French president, François Mitterrand (1916-1996), who said in his last book before his death (Le Dernier Mitterrand - 1997):
"France doesn't know it, but we're at war with America. Yes, a permanent war, a vital war, an economic war, a war without death apparently. Yes, the Americans are very tough, they're voracious, they want undivided power over the world. It's an unknown war, a permanent war, apparently without death and yet a war to the death."
Here we're not talking about the American people, but about American governance.
The Mickey mouse in front of Paris, France has a deeper meaning.
The statue of Lady Liberty that stands in front of New York, USA was a gift from the French.
And in return the French got a statue of Mickey Mouse in front of Paris, France.
Then there is an Arab guy, taking off his NIKEs, stepping onto a carpet and praying in front of an oil field.
Then there's also the Indian fellow lighting up a Lucky Strike cigarette.
13:28 zeig was obviously Vietnam or Thailand
You had to look after Bück dich live in paris.
Ramstein = Band
Sänger = Till Lindemann
Till Lindemann hat auch Solo Lieder / Kurz Filme
The visuals are focusing on the commercial aspect of US brands forcing their way into foreign marjets, whilst the lyrics are more about US politics and their mindset of entitlement and superiority, taking whatever they want: land, oil etc.
They wen't to the moon for this song 😂
Re-P.S.: why haven't they gone back? It's very expensive and dangerous. The astronauts who did the Moon landing were not expected to come back. President Nixon had his eulogy ready:
"Fate has ordained that the men who went to the moon to explore in peace will stay on the moon to rest in peace. These brave men, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, know that there is no hope for their recovery."
But in the near future, in 20 - 40 years or so, they will probably go back, to collect the helium-3 on the Moon's surface, NASA is already studying the feasability. Have you watched the excellent movie "Moon" with Sam Rockwell? It's about that, a guy from Earth sent on the Moon to stay for 5 years, to collect the helium-3 and to send it back to Earth in regular intervals. Great movie, watch it if you haven't.
Lindemann | Wer weiß das schon | English/German lyrics | JOKER Soundtrack |
you two are excellent in your interpretation of Rammstein, they`re highly politically and socially inclined
americans love their musicalsand big spectacles. like shiny dangling keys infront of a baby. same goes for soap operas worldwide
The moon landing happened, the US landed a total of 6 missions on the moon.
The reason why we haven't been back since, till the recent uptick in interest is simple.
Cost vs Reward.
No perceived economic or strategic value.
It's only now, as technology has advanced to commercial access, as countries around the world look outwards once more, considering asteroid mining and the possibility of colonization of other planetary bodies, such as Mars, has the perceived value of the moon increased as a waypoint to expansion.
But the use of the moon landing as a faked event is not the moon landing specifically, but the manufactured perception of who America paints itself to be to the rest of the world.
"This is not a love song.
This is not a love song.
I don't sing my mother tongue.
No, this is not a love song."
Santa Claus was originally traditionally Green but was coloured red in the Turn of the 20th century by branding of Coca Cola ..
Santa Claus is based on the Dutch Sinterklaas . St Nicholas is the origin of most of the many variation. There are depictions of the character in a variety of colors, including red and white, going back FAR before Coca Cola. They did not invent the character, nor the image of said character.
@@RyanAcidhedzMurphy This...
@@RyanAcidhedzMurphy Yep, the americans basically took the Dutch Sinterklaas and gave him the job and the props of the german Weihnachtsmann, which was a christian figure stolen from pagan local myths and merged into one fluffy nice grandpa breaking into peoples houses. Here in Germany St. Nikolaus has his own day celebration day, the 6th of december, where kids will find their boot (which they have to put out the evening before) filled with little gifts in the morning.
What i find funny though, it all goes back to a turkish guy.
@@olgahein4384 I will remind that those traditions came from immigrants, and what is today called Santa Claus was a result of the traditions of many peoples being mixed in our melting pot of a country.
😅
The set is about the moon landing conspiracy
Rammstein came up with some lack of knowledge here. The music never came from the White House. It was wall street up to the 90s. Now it is State street, Vanguard and Blackrock with Silicon Valley.
amerika uprising on a wars in other countryes
But it’s good and effective advertising too.
It’s not all doom and gloom.
Maybe not to day lol.
America invented this basically
The official Du Hast video is actually better to watch, it gives you a better idea of what the songs about.
if you want real DEPTH play Kingdom Come: Deliverance
I want you to understand that sometimes there is something beneath the surface, and sometimes there is NO SURFACE it's all depth...
I would direct you to Feuer Und Wasser.
Actually most of that album( Who writes a song called Don't Die Before I Do? And what incredibly tallented jerk does a version en Espanol? (Autum's Midnight or something. Dude never bought me a beer, but props)
My point, if there ever was one, is you can glance off the glass or dive into the Marianas Trench. Rammstein has frickin layers.
i rec Angst(fear) from them..will be ok for aremericans...daily run..:PPP
"Coca cola - sometimes war"
funny that, you guys are not in the target zone because you take care of yourselves.
The irony hurts..
It’s the sarcastic overtones that bring this song home… America isn’t so wonderful.
Well the translation of "Reigen" into "lovely dance" is totally off = totally lost in translation loosing the meaning of what it is meant by using that term.
A "Reigen" is so to say a sort of "happy community dance usually danced by little kids at Kindergarten to a nusery rhyme" where you - HAVE TO JOIN HANDS (=that´s the point here "metaphorically") - while building a circle and you are moving in circle" = its "message" by using that term "Reigen" is basically - in context to the lyrics - about "a round dance enforced on the whole world (= having the metaphorical role of "Kids") by Amerika (=in the metaphorical role of "the Chaperon")...and the way/the style Till is singing in tone/accentuation + the chosen wording is also as like as singing a "nursery rhyme" for kids
Rammstein Moskau, live in Moscow would be a good one.
Amerika ha ke ku lt r
2:16 Sonne, Engel, Radio, Zick Zack, Angst, Mein Land, Keine Lust, Mein Herz Brennt...
Iam German. The word dance doesn't even appear in the lyrics. Bad translator. Sry! But the song is intended to show how great the USA's influence has become on the whole world
deutsche musik -EA80
Bold claims from some German's. Great song but don't get yourselves wrong. America came to save the day.
There is a subtle difference between showing the way and forcing the "right way"...🤷 Stay blind...
Of course, it is an absolutely missed opportunity to consciously decide against the videos with the English subtitled lyrics for a direct reaction, because half of the reaction goes down the drain. Especially the lyrics are so deep, disturbing or hilarious. All of that is lost. Triggers absolute incomprehension in me. I think it's a shame not to look for the right videos. It is a loss for you as well.
But I think it's good that you deal with the lyrics at all.
colon ialism in a nutshell
How took the picture of the first astronaut walking on the moon. And if the camera was already there who put it there. And also nobody been there since because of some random reason. They cant build a space ship again bla bla bla.. lier lier pants on fire..
Capitalism is a horrible system but it’s the best one we have.
Not Dumb?
this is not a love song. same like deutschland. there is also moskau. but the song is generic and not as deep
so verloren seit Ihr
One of their most boring songs, if you ask me. 😕
You guys like this? I agree with the sentiment, but the song sucks.
This song rocks. One of their classics, lol.
no one is forcing you to listen to this, skipped it and left
@@9ipkomomehto640 I did.
love the lyrics
Not the song, AMERICA!!!
Yes, example: disney (progresism, woke, etc.)