When "bogeyman" appears in the translation, they literally sing "black man". Even though it's a correct translation, because originally "black man" stands for a kind of bogeyman (or death) in German. There is an old catch and run children's game. One child is the "black man", starting with the phrase "Who's afraid of the black man?". The others answer "No one." ... "And when he comes?" ... "Then we run." The children run away and try to escape the "black man". When one is catched, it is the next "black man". I guess that's originated from medivial time when the plague (or "black death") killed half of the population of Europe. Infected people partly got a black skin and and children were told to stay away from them. Nevertheless Rammstein is playing with the double meaning of "black man" in German. Some politicians and media spread fear about refugees comming to Europe. And even though most of them are not black, they might look a bit different and give a trigger to xenophobia ... which those politicians try to use for their own goals. So "crazy" politicians (one of the two roles, Till plays in the video) and indifferent media just seeking for attention are a dangerous combination. (That is at least my interpretation.)
It's going to be a little more complicated here. Because it's not just the fear of a Black man. In the beginning, the inhabitants of these countries live their own lives. The propaganda institute has not been activated yet. The main tool of propaganda is fear. He is the one who will make you buy bricks, the one who will make you arm yourself. And it will lead you to disaster. After which those who sold you all this will take for themselves all that is left of you.
It's all about fear (Angst). The fear of strangers, neighbours, the future, to be too much involved in techniques and to loose humanity. Maybe to have a lack of beer 😂 Very clever, very dark.
When "bogeyman" appears in the translation, they literally sing "black man". Even though it's a correct translation, because originally "black man" stands for a kind of bogeyman (or death) in German. There is an old catch and run children's game. One child is the "black man", starting with the phrase "Who's afraid of the black man?". The others answer "No one." ... "And when he comes?" ... "Then we run." The children run away and try to escape the "black man". When one is catched, it is the next "black man". I guess that's originated from medivial time when the plague (or "black death") killed half of the population of Europe. Infected people partly got a black skin and and children were told to stay away from them.
Nevertheless Rammstein is playing with the double meaning of "black man" in German. Some politicians and media spread fear about refugees comming to Europe. And even though most of them are not black, they might look a bit different and give a trigger to xenophobia ... which those politicians try to use for their own goals. So "crazy" politicians (one of the two roles, Till plays in the video) and indifferent media just seeking for attention are a dangerous combination. (That is at least my interpretation.)
top comment, thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽
It's going to be a little more complicated here. Because it's not just the fear of a Black man. In the beginning, the inhabitants of these countries live their own lives. The propaganda institute has not been activated yet. The main tool of propaganda is fear. He is the one who will make you buy bricks, the one who will make you arm yourself. And it will lead you to disaster. After which those who sold you all this will take for themselves all that is left of you.
Best wishes from germany ❤
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland ❤
thanks Nicole, hope all is well with you👍🏽🫶🏽
@@kevinty7 yes ,thanks👍
Hope you are Well too?
See you at the next RAMMSTEIN VIDEO 💪
Oh I was waiting for this reaction. Great❤
it’s epic Lucia👍🏽🫶🏽
Glad you liked it. It's a great video 😊.
really is👍🏽🙌🏽
Du bist echt lustig,Du gehst wie ich total geil abich muss mich echt kaptlachen.Weiter so liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Christian 😁🇩🇪
"Can I have some more please?" sums it up ^^
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It's all about fear (Angst).
The fear of strangers, neighbours, the future, to be too much involved in techniques and to loose humanity.
Maybe to have a lack of beer 😂
Very clever, very dark.
Still some clicks noticeable but the sound seems better
getting there😂😂👍🏽