References for some of the scenes: - Roman Empire attacks Germania - Crusades - Hindenburg Disaster - Stasi (repressive state police) in the 1960s from German Democratic Republic GDR - Hyperinflation times of the Weimar Republic - Na zi Germany - 1970's Red Army Faction - Molotov Cocktails, burning cars, and police attacks are in reference to May Day in Kreuzberg 1987. - Germania (Black Woman) gives birth to puppies which symbolize the rebirth of Germany. We should remember that all of the members of the group are from East Germany, so that changes their interpretation of events.
The very beautiful black lady is representing Germania the Personification of Germany same as Uncle Sam in the USA and Britannia in the UK. The bit where the Catholic Priests/Monks are eating off of her represents the Church feeding of the country and under the table are the people fighting for the scraps. If you notice Germania being Black with her Red lipstick and Gold jewellery represents the tree colours of the German Flag 🇩🇪 The same colours are seen throughout the video, this is only a tiny part of what is seen. Probably one of the most epic music vid ever made.
Thank you Vincent for reassuring us that the history & facts are authentic and correct. I don’t think Rammstein would let it be any other way. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I'm from Australia and I absolutely love Rammstein , I actually don't know any German but omg they absolutely sound amazing , lots of love to y'all Germany 🇩🇪 from me in Australia 🇦🇺 Till is absolutely amazing , I've actually loved them since the 90's and I still do and I'm in my 40's 🤘🏼🤘🏼💯❤️😘
@@barbieroberts5638 Greetings Australia. We’re so glad to know you’re watching. I don’t know German either, but I agree that Rammstein is spectacular. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@neilrendell5630 The bit about Romans in the beginning is clearly about the Battle of Teutoburg Forest - the first time Germanic tribes rose up together to defend against Roman invaders, and the mythical start of something like a common German national identity (popularized in the 19th century). Also, Goths can't really be called "Germans". Just as the Picts would not be "the British" in a video about celtic battles. The Ostrogoths that eventually attacked Rome would, on today's map, anyway be Poles or Ukrainians - but that comparison is also nonsensical, of course. Populations moved around. Looking at you, Angles and Saxons! There's also nothing about the 90s in there that I could see, but certainly stuff about the 60s, 70s and 80s - Red Army Faction, May Protests, the rise and fall of the East German state. Medieval imagery most likely does't mean something on the nose like "Black Death". It's monks (i.e. "the church") cannibalizing the body of Germania, with people suffering below her. Probably a reference to Religious wars, the Reformation, and the exploitative begaviour of the church before (and still after) that. As for the future - hard to say what it means. Germania (the idea, spirit, personification of Germany) is in a Snow-white-like glass coffin. It seems like it's the end - meaning that maybe we will eventually have no more use for a national identity like that. On the other hand the "red laser" in the background, the symbol that leads us through German history, is still shining. We go on - but without her?
This video is packed with so many details about German history, visioal and text wise, if you can find a translation of the text and know a bit of history of Germany this song becomes so powerful......
Greetings Germany. Glad to have you watching. After viewing the video several times after doing it we realize that there’s a lot of symbolism in it and we so appreciate everyone educating us as to their meanings. You guys all rock. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Absolutely a shame ... when I say, as a German, I'm proud of Germany, people only look up to the second world war. but germany was far before a people of scientists and above all poets & thinkers. so im proud
@@opavodnik7982 Auf die NSU Morde Solingen Hoyerswerda usw . auch ? Wenn du den Song richtig verstehen würdest würdest di ihm als das sehen was er ist eine Mahnung in Zeiten eines wieder erstarkten Nationalismus . Und nein ich habe nicht den Rote Armee Fraktoins Terror vergessen.
@@oliverzahn367 Nein, natürlich nicht. Ich hab den Song verstanden und mein Kommentar bezog sich genau darauf! Zu sehen ist da nunmal überwiegend die finstere Zeit bis 1945. Die RAF in den 70er-80er, und auch die Nazimorde aus der jüngeren Zeit hab ich nicht vergessen. Was aber in der ganzen Welt sicher über Deutschland bekannt ist, ist nunmal die Zeit 33-45 und der 2. Weltkrieg. Und ich bin der Meinung, man kann inzwischen wieder stolz sein, hier geboren zu sein. Von ein paar fehlgeleiteten Irren lass ich mir das nicht miesmachen. Uns gibts nicht erst seit Gründung der BRD. Ich hoffe, du verstehst mich ;) Grüsse
This song, like you initially looked up, is about what Rammstein thinks of their country. What it boils down to is that they think you should look at all the details of your history, the good and the ugly. It's not necessarily just a condemnation of Germany's past, nor a celebration. It's more about using that knowledge of the past to move forward.
Also important is: he says "ich will dich lieben und verdammen" meaning he want to love germany but because of the bad things from history he also wants to damn it
Agreed. I think "Amerika" is Rammstein's view of how America has influenced the world, good, bad and ugly. I don't think it's hate against America, but more of a view about America from a person from another county's view.
As a German I can only say that the lyrics are very powerful and express the feeling many many Germans have about our country. We love it and we hate it in a way. The history is short or long depending on whom you ask. The earliest event in the video seems to be the Varus battle in the year 7 when three Germanic tribes (formerly enemies) came together to fight the Romans. Some see that as a start, however it was actually locally very limited to a small area. So basically we made it from barbaric tribes to a high tech nation, if you like, and an awful lot happened in between.
I understand the love/hate thing about the history of your country. I think Rammstein expressed that story in a very beautiful way actually. I see Germany as a country of very strong survivors and I have much respect for that. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. Greetings to Germany. So happy to have you watching. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I wouldn't say that love and hate our country. It's not as if the average German loves the country during the day, and cries into his/her pillow at night for being German. I think we have moved the concept of "loving your country". We don't waive German flags at every occasion not because we are are ashamed of our past, but because we don't feel an urge to do so. We are individuals that happen to call Germany or rather the German society their home. Nothing more, nothing less. The concept of loving a country is a remnant of an era of collectivism that will hopefully fade away.
@@sverebom7069 Well, "a" sense of collective is still important, otherwise society ceases to function. Rule of law in itself is built on it. But, I agree completely with the notion that we have moved the concept of loving your country. Being an upstanding citizen of Germany means being cognizant of its past, including all the errors and atrocities that were committed, and what led to and/or enabled them. And blind patriotism in support of a flag (or nation), with no introspection or compassion is one of these errors. First time I've seen someone else express this notion as clearly as you have, though. I'm always hesitant to call myself "a German" and prefer to say "resident of Germany". You're the first person that I've come across to say the exact same thing but with different words.
I think you’re absolutely right. The more I read about this video/song and the more you guys tell us, the more the beauty, power and pride shows through with Rammstein. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The dogs that Germania gives birth to are Leonbergers. This breed was almost wiped out in the 2 World wars, and after WW11, only 8 remained. They were traditionally given to heads of state or Royalty as a fitting gift. All Leonbergers today are the progeny of those 8 dogs. Possibly, in the clip, they might represent the Germanic States, or represent the partition of Germany post WW2.
Germany gave birth to the most popular breeds of dogs in History: Leonberger, Dobermann, Rottweiler, German Sheperd , Boxer, Great Dane, just to name a few.... ;)
Just like the german people they got a second chance after the wars. I think it is of great importance to this scene that these are Leonberger puppies. I think they could be representing the german people and their (re)birth. Plus: the „midwife“ is wearing the robe of a judge at the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany. This makes the meaning of this scene even greater. The details in this video are insane. Everytime i am watching it i find some other hidden meanings… amazing.
Part of it, is also that puppies/children represent innocens, that future generations are pure of the former taint and that Germania has given birth to generations that should not be judged of their parents guilt. The Leonbergers here also symbolize the "new Germany". This video is amazing!
I watched the Premiere of this video live and I just remember being absolutely mind blown. I'm dutch but I learned a great deal about german history and this music video truly is an masterful piece of cinematography. It displays german history and current sentiment so well. There's one sentence that immediately hit me: "will dich lieben und verdammen". I want to love you and damn you. It's such poetry. Great song, great video
I agree with you completely Rutger. This video is a mind blowing masterpiece and an amazing teaching tool. Thanks for sharing your comments and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
When you said you recognised "Mein Herz in Flammen" (My heart's in flames), you might be thinking of the song "Mein Herz brennt" (My heart burns). The ending credits is a piano cover of Sonne, which is another song you've listen to.
@@frankroos1167 yes that’s exactly where I heard that and yes we have reacted to that song. I guess it stuck in my mind because I’m the one who usually introduces the videos and of course I always struggle with the German. Thanks Frank. Great catch. 🖤🖤🖤
I am an American born in Bitburg, Germany, descendant of British immigrants (Yarwood) to Canada where my Grandfather was born. He and his parents then immigrated to the United States in 1918. My mother's side were German (Renslow) and came to the US over various times in the late 1800's to early 1900's. My little bro and I were there 1970 to 1975 then 1984 to 1989. I was heavily influenced by the German town we lived in the 2nd tour and not in a negative way. It still hurts today that I couldn't remain there when my family moved State side in 1989. I love both of my countries and the different histories of each and if course Rammstein are the best. If we ever went to war against Germany I'm afraid I would refuse to kill Germans or Americans. I have studied the family history from the British side and there's a deep history there as well but I never spent any time in Britain.
Thanks for sharing your very interesting background. You’re right, Rammstein is totally incredible. This video is amazing. I hope the time Never, Ever comes again where the USA & Germany engage in a war. We wish you the very best. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@mrtrash186 Wait what??? This channel prides its self on kindness. We want connections with people of all colors etc. Maybe this video hit a political nerve for many. We know all countries have had things that maybe should not have happened . But we here on 2RG want to love and support each other. 🎶💕🤟✌️☮️
Funny coincidence - i've worn my Rammstein "Deutschland" Shirt today... ;) You should watch the video with english translation - great lyrics. The song in the credits is the pianoversion of "Sonne".
This song/video is absolutely mesmerizing. We’ve learned so much about German history through this video and you’ll probably see all kinds of expressions on our faces. Lol. Brilliant piece of work. LOVE LOVE LOVE Rammstein. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Overwhelming is the perfect word to describe this video. I’ve watched it several times now and learn something new every, single time. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I agree with you Max 100%. Since we did this video, we’ve watching it over several times and it gets better every time. It’s a true masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
This is such an amazing song! Till Lindemann has released an awesome song that I think you'd love. It's called "Ich Hasse Kinder". Would love to see your reaction to that song!
Notice how even the colors are German - red (laser beams), yellow/golden (armor, light) and black (and white footage/clothing). Rammstein official videos are ALWAYS insanely well done to perfection!
Hi all, totally agree. Rammstein is a force and "Deutschland" their Opus Magnum. As several people already pointed out, the entire video is about the atrocities in German history. Funfact: the lady of color in the video represents "Germania" (you can see that in the credits). That means she's the personification of Germany.
Good morning Grannies. I'm still sick right now but getting better. This video is epic. It is so creative. My son (25 yrs.old) loves everything German so this is one of his favorite bands.
We German metal fans should be eternally thankful that we have such great representatives as Rammstein (among heaps of other great bands too of course) that shine a light on us and the feelings or struggles we go through. I got tickets for their stadium tour next year, I hope it goes through and I can see them live. :)
I agree 100% that Germany 🇩🇪 should be very proud of Rammstein. Deutschland is a wonderful history lesson for the whole world to see and appreciate German history. This band is not only powerful & forceful, it’s entertaining. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560, Germania is the black woman and she represents the strength of Germany. Hence she is strong in the first encounter with Rome and then joins Rome and wears a crown of strength, but under the Holy Roman Empire she is beginning to be consummed as strength is in Rome and the religious who represent Rome. She is happy between WWI and WWII as Woodrow Wilson's "determinism" allowed Germany to attack other political views, but even stronger during WWII Nazi Germany's third Reich, and is captured by the Bader Meinhof RAF by accident in their terrorism in Western Germany, but is also gleeful at seeing strength also in the West, for she merely bids her time in Eastern communism as a soldier, but yells out her pride in being German. She has riches and dogs in this present age, but can also be in a wheelchair as she is weak in rejecting nationalism (I cannot give you my love), and she gives birth to dogs through interbreeding of the races and the white man is on his hands and knees as a dog before the lesser breed of race because of it. GERMANY OVER ALL. Now what was it all about? Finally, in the future with laser like in "Freejack" they are zeroing in on Germania to take her strength for the future and begin the cut while the crown is on her head inside the concentration camp, but she is dead and in a casket without the spaceship for the future at the very end. This is because only the spirit of THE ACT OF THE WILL is loved as the human is unnecessary in the future. Some Nazi who is rich, must have wanted to give forth this imagry knowing the demons are all that exist in hell as man is working towards no flesh as man is merely a beast (Psalms 49:20) as for humans the second body and soul are destroyed in hell fire (Matthew 10:28).
I've loved Rammstein since I first heard "Du hast" in the 90's and I'm so glad that after 10 years of inactivity they come out with a song+video that put them back on the number 1 spot like no time has passed.
Greetings Poland. We’re very glad to have you watching. We’re also glad that you enjoyed this song/video so much. It’s a masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
This German language song about German history, containing the words "Deutschland ueber allen" was a major hit in... Poland. Overplayed on the radio, played during concerts (though they skipped the line in Warsaw out of respect, the crowed sang it though). Shows a lot about how Rammstein truly and fairly represented German history.
For me, the most impactful part of the lyrics is : "übermächtig, überflüssig Übermenschen, überdrüssig wer hoch steigt, der wird tief fallen Deutschland, Deutschland über allen" The last part meaning "The higher the rise, the harder the fall Germany,Germany on top of / above everything" Last sentence obviously referencing the infamous line that was in the german anthem.
Fun fact, they didn't sing the last sentence out loud during their concert in Warsaw, Poland a few weeks ago. The crowd did. Says a lot about Rammstein, music and this insane song
I come back to this video CONSTANTLY. For a while after it premiered I was pausing almost every second to 'read' the scene and try to catch all of the references!
There’s so much symbolism in this song. If it wasn’t for you guys, I’d have been lost. Remarkable story when you have the facts and very greatly presented. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
here u go translation of song text : 1 Verse/Intro You (You have, you have, you have, you have) Cried a lot (Cried, cried, cried, cried) Separated in Mind (Separated, Separated, Separated, Separated) United in heart (United, United, United, United) We (We are, we are, we are, we are) Been together for a long time (You are, you are, you are, you are) Your breath so cold (So cold, so cold, so cold, so cold) The Heart in flames (So hot, so hot, so hot, so hot) You (You can, you can, you can, you can) I (I know, I know, I know, I know) We (We are, we are, we are, we are) You (You stay, you stay, you stay, you stay) [Refrain] Germany! My heart in flames Want to love and condemn you Germany! Your breath cold So young and yet so old Germany! [Verse 2] I (You have, you have, you have, you have) I never want to leave you (I know, I know, I know, I know) You can be loved (You love, you love, you love, you love) and want to hate you (You have, you have, you have, you have) Arrogant, superior Takeover, hand over Surprise, ambush Germany, Germany above all [Refrain] Germany! My heart in flames Want to love and condemn you Germany! Your breath cold So young and yet so old Germany! Your love Is a blessing and a curse Germany! My love, I can't give you Germany! [Bridge] Germany! You I We your You (overpowering, superfluous) I ( Übermenschen (a term used for the ideal Human in the 3 Reich this mean the Master Race /Hitlers ideal of the Germanic Race) weary We (whoever rises high will fall low) You (Germany, Germany above all) [Refrain] Germany! Your heart on fire Want to love and condemn you Germany! My breath cold So young and yet so old Germany! Your love Is a blessing and a curse Germany! My love I can't give you Germany!
Thanks so much for translating this verse of the video. That was very kind of you for taking the time to do it. This is an amazing song and the more I learn about the lyrics and the symbolism in the video, the more mind mind blowing it becomes. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The music video is a short history of Germany. From the times of the struggle of the Germanic tribes with the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages, the Third Reich, the division into eastern and western Germany. A brutal picture of German history
Rammstein is one of the greatest bands of all time. I have been listening to them for years now. I really love this band and I really enjoyed this. I love rocking out to them.
Rammstein are to me what the kids describe as G.O.A.T.’s . (Greatest of all time.) This song is history set to music. Absolutely brilliant. I just love them. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Good Lord. Grannies and Moms running the country. Not a bad deal. :) Always a pleasure, ladies. "Kind or quiet." My grandmother truly lived "If you can't say something nice, don't say a word." Her remarks about my young haircuts were priceless..."Well, I suspect it's cooler..." LOL
Hanzel und Gretyl maybe? They're American and use a kind of mock German that you might be able to understand quite easily. Their music is great and they use Google translate in the best possible way to write their lyrics.
That is the most accurate comment I’ve heard so far. You guys have helped us so much with the meanings behind a lot of the symbolism in the video and we truly appreciate it. It’s given us much better insight into how spectacular the video is. Rammstein is so amazing on so many levels. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Apart from the aspects, others have put in the comment, i'd like to add that germany has had a long history of identity crisis. The phrase "so jung und doch so alt" (=So young and yet so old) refers to the fact that the first time, germans were united in a proper nation came to place in 1871.This nation, however, was called the "Second" German empire, because we had an empire of sorts before that. It has been incredibly difficult for the separate german states to unite for centuries. One reason for that was the ongoing question "What is german, anyway? Is it our language, our traditions, our history, geography...?" There was always some obstacle, because germans did not necessarily speak the same version of german. The geography question was similarly difficult because some regions had been french, german, french again,... polish, austrian, etc. With the foundation of the second german empire the problems did not disappear. The Second Empire broke with WWI, then there was a democracy that failed, then the Third Reich, and after WWII, Germany needed to rebuilt its nation and find itself a new and peaceful identity. In my opinion, we are still nursing some of the old wounds and many german people still need to figure out their relationship with their country. The Rammstein Song is doing an incredible job displaying this inner conflict and this kind of national tension. Despite its strength, there is a certain fragility in the country.
Thank you for explaining that so eloquently. I’ve learned more about Germany from this song, and you guys, than I ever knew before. It seems that Rammstein has captured the inner conflict of Germany that you spoke of brilliantly. BTW, Greetings to you in Germany. We so love to know when you’re watching. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Shockingly awesome. Seen a live version of this song. First time seeing the official one. Oh My Goodness. I was flabbergasted. There was soooo much went into this finished item. As you know, I just love this band, they can do no wrong in my eyes. Strange thing is, I just come over from Better Every Day reaction channel, and Randi on there had just reacted to another Rammstain song. It was Sonne this time. Another timeless master piece. Thank you 2RG for yet another fantastic reaction to a fantastic band. TTFN
You’re so welcome Graham. This song/video is a masterpiece. We love this band like you do and doing this was a pleasure. Keep on rocking and we’ll see ya on Friday. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Ohhh ladies ladies been waiting for this one. Keep it rocking as always. Yall really make me smile and give great vibes.....thank you as always ur your loyal rocking vet
Thanks James for the info. We really weren’t aware that Richard also has a side band and we’ll be sure to check it out sometime soon. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The whole Video will understand only Historians and Germans and these people also have to watch the video several times. Meanwhile there are many good explanations about this video on UA-cam. The video features various events from German history, including Roman times, the Middle Ages, witch hunting and burning, Protestant Reformation, the November Revolution, the "Golden Twenties" and hyperinflation, Nazi book burnings, the Hindenburg disaster, the First and Second World Wars, the Holocaust, the Weimar Republic, the Red Army Fraction (violent alliance of young people and students against Nazis in high state and economy positions in post-war Germany), and the division of the country into West and East Germany including the Uprising June 17 A lot of people do not understand the scenes with the dogs. This breed of dogs are not German Shepards, but Leonberger. This breed of dog narrowly escaped extinction during the First and Second World Wars and is symbolic of the German people, whose existence was also strongly threatened in those wars - both now have a second existential chance.
Michael…..thank you so much for your in-depth & wonderful explanation. Especially about the dogs. No one else has mentioned it. This video is so symbolic and the story you told has made it so much easier to understand. Rammstein has a way of making you want to know exactly everything that’s going on and if you don’t, you want to find a way to find out. It’s truly a masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. 🎶✌🏻🤘🏻🖤
@@madzec The truth is Rammstein was very unhappy with the Reunification of Germany. We were annexed as a useless country, entire biographies were declared worthless, companies were closed so that the western companies could expand, ”said Flake the Keyboarder - also with a view to his own past in the GDR (East-Germany). “We've been reset to such an extent that a resentment and disappointment have built that have lingered until now. On the whole, the reunification in this form was a mess. "
@@madzec It is in, but it is hidden. When you look at the scenes from the "politbüro" where the representives from GDR are, at the end stone fall through the scene while they still have there "party" going on.
Rammstein did a great job of motivating me to better investigate all the symbolism used in this video to tell Germany’s history. It was brilliantly done. I’ve learned a lot. Keep on rocking babies. 🎶✌🏻🤘🏻🖤
You have to watch this video several times to even know what’s going on. Our babies in the Granny Squad have done a top job explaining the symbolisms in the video. We think it’s a pure masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The woman is Germania, the allegory for Germany. What the lyrics essentially say you can understand just by looking at the main bit, which goes something like this (not a precise translation, my German is still a work in progress): Germany, my Heart on fire I want to love you and condamn you Germany, your cold breath So young and so old still Germany, your love is A curse and a blessing Germany, my love I cannot give you Germany!
The black lady symbolised Germany. She is called Germania. The woman is an naturally born german actress. That Rammstein give this role an black actress is a great statement.
It’s very dramatic. She’s absolutely beautiful with her lovely dark skin and clothed in Red and Gold so symbolic to the flag of Germany. 🇩🇪 Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The standpoint of Rammstein is shown in multipel spots in the text. Verse 2: Man kann dich lieben (you can be loved) Man will dich hassen (want to hate you) Last refrain: Ich will dich lieben und verdammen (I want to love and condemn you) Deine Liebe ist Fluch und Segen (Your love is curse and blessing) Deutschland! Meine Liebe kann ich dir nicht geben (Germany! I can't give you my love)
This is the love/hate relationship between Rammstein and their country that I read about. It’s easy to see because as Granny Haze said there’s so much with any countries history to be both proud and ashamed of. This is an amazing representation of that and one of which Rammstein must be most proud of. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 That's the love/hate relationship between 90 % of the Germans and their country. In Germany we learn in school that we are not responsible for the misdeeds and cruelties of our ancestors, but we will be, if we let this happen a second time.
@@SvenKorsten that’s pretty much the view most Americans feel about the USA too, so I can understand what you’re saying. Thanks for your comments babies and keep rocking on. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Sorry. Just trying to keep it from being blocked. A lot of Rammstein’s stuff gets blocked for us and this is such a magnificent video we wanted to make sure it uploaded OK. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. 🎶✌🏻🤘🏻🖤
I had to watch the video many times to find half of the details in the Video. And i was really good at school, especially in history. Remember the scene from the concentraition camp? The members of the band hat different stars on their chests, with different meanings for each. Second detail was, that it didn't was a camp, but it was a special one. Mittelbau-Dora, where the V2 (Rocket) was produced. The video is full of details, some more obviously and some more hidden. Regrets from Germany, Grannies
Greetings Germany. As always, 2RG is so happy to have you watching. I’ve watched this video so many times and each time I’ve seen or learned something new. Rammstein’s presentation of this history of Germany could be used as an educational tool for any teacher any where in the world. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I had 2 more Rammstein music videos you two should definitely check out. One is called Auslander and the other one which is one of my favorite songs, its called Du Riechst so gut. I saw that since you two loves his music, I figured i'd send you a couple more to check out ;) Keep Rockin Ladies!!!!
One of my favorites songs and definitely my favorite Rammstein video. It has not only musical and historical references but visual references about some of the greatest videos of the band. Just a master piece! Thanks for the reaction, have a nice day! 🤘🔥
This vid is taking you through several events in Germanys history, with Rammstein's own twist in it. German actress Ruby Commey appears as Germania throughout the video. "Germania" is the Latin name of the country called "Deutschland" in the spoken language of its own inhabitants, though used as the country's name in various other languages, such as "Germany" in English. In the country itself, the use of the Latin "Germania" was mainly literary and poetical, linked with patriotic and nationalist feelings Germania as personification is usually depicted as a robust woman with long, flowing, reddish-blonde hair and wearing armour. She often wields the Reichsschwert (imperial sword), and possesses a medieval-style shield that sometimes bears the image of a black eagle on a gold field
This video is so powerful and music is great. I live in Austria but I am from Croatia. In school I had to learn german and I listed to Rammstein to help me learn. Now I speak german and I went to the Rammstein concert a few times. They are just amazing. From new songs I love "Ausländer" because I am one since I am one. 😊 you should react to that video.
Greetings Austria. We’re very happy to have you watching. Thanks for your suggestion and I’m pretty sure we’ll do that one sometime also. We do love Rammstein. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Cute you mentioned Richard cleans up good....He's my favorite :) Incredible video Grannies :) One of my favorite songs, took me a few viewings to catch things throughout.
OMG……Richard is VERY HANDSOME. Just ask Granny Haze. She thinks he’s spectacular. (Lol. He is.) Glad you enjoyed the video. We are more impressed with it since we’ve had a chance to watch it more. You babies have helped us to better understand some of the symbolism more deeply and it’s just magnificent. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Some of the parts after 4:07 show the church exploiting ordinary people in Germany, basically feasting on them, living decadent lives while others have barely enough or not enough to live.
References for some of the scenes:
- Roman Empire attacks Germania
- Crusades
- Hindenburg Disaster
- Stasi (repressive state police) in the 1960s from German Democratic Republic GDR
- Hyperinflation times of the Weimar Republic
- Na zi Germany
- 1970's Red Army Faction
- Molotov Cocktails, burning cars, and police attacks are in reference to May Day in Kreuzberg 1987.
- Germania (Black Woman) gives birth to puppies which symbolize the rebirth of Germany.
We should remember that all of the members of the group are from East Germany, so that changes their interpretation of events.
Thanks for your informative analysis and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
You missed one of the biggest bits.
The Colour palette of the video itself
Black, Red and Gold the colours of the German Flag 🇩🇪
The very beautiful black lady is representing Germania the Personification of Germany same as Uncle Sam in the USA and Britannia in the UK.
The bit where the Catholic Priests/Monks are eating off of her represents the Church feeding of the country and under the table are the people fighting for the scraps.
If you notice Germania being Black with her Red lipstick and Gold jewellery represents the tree colours of the German Flag 🇩🇪
The same colours are seen throughout the video, this is only a tiny part of what is seen.
Probably one of the most epic music vid ever made.
Exceptional explanation
Also while giving birth they had a cow and a donkey on the sides like Jesus.
As a german who is also very interested in german history I can assure you this video is a masterpiece! Glad you finally got around to it!
Thank you Vincent for reassuring us that the history & facts are authentic and correct. I don’t think Rammstein would let it be any other way. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I'm from Australia and I absolutely love Rammstein , I actually don't know any German but omg they absolutely sound amazing , lots of love to y'all Germany 🇩🇪 from me in Australia 🇦🇺 Till is absolutely amazing , I've actually loved them since the 90's and I still do and I'm in my 40's 🤘🏼🤘🏼💯❤️😘
@@barbieroberts5638 Greetings Australia. We’re so glad to know you’re watching. I don’t know German either, but I agree that Rammstein is spectacular. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I am guessing that it shows the black death (the Plague), when Germany (the Goths) destroyed Rome, obviously WW2, the 90s & Germany's future
@@neilrendell5630 The bit about Romans in the beginning is clearly about the Battle of Teutoburg Forest - the first time Germanic tribes rose up together to defend against Roman invaders, and the mythical start of something like a common German national identity (popularized in the 19th century). Also, Goths can't really be called "Germans". Just as the Picts would not be "the British" in a video about celtic battles. The Ostrogoths that eventually attacked Rome would, on today's map, anyway be Poles or Ukrainians - but that comparison is also nonsensical, of course. Populations moved around. Looking at you, Angles and Saxons!
There's also nothing about the 90s in there that I could see, but certainly stuff about the 60s, 70s and 80s - Red Army Faction, May Protests, the rise and fall of the East German state.
Medieval imagery most likely does't mean something on the nose like "Black Death". It's monks (i.e. "the church") cannibalizing the body of Germania, with people suffering below her. Probably a reference to Religious wars, the Reformation, and the exploitative begaviour of the church before (and still after) that.
As for the future - hard to say what it means. Germania (the idea, spirit, personification of Germany) is in a Snow-white-like glass coffin. It seems like it's the end - meaning that maybe we will eventually have no more use for a national identity like that. On the other hand the "red laser" in the background, the symbol that leads us through German history, is still shining. We go on - but without her?
This video is packed with so many details about German history, visioal and text wise, if you can find a translation of the text and know a bit of history of Germany this song becomes so powerful......
The Music Video has to be shown in history lessons in Germany
We agree that the video is an excellent “history lesson” and should be used by educators around the world. Thanks and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
That Black woman represents Germany. Early on The video they are eating from motherland...etc...
@@klausgoldfisch3231 also the dinosaur extinction. Probably
@@krwawyrzeznik i mean the queen was there, why not these two also? xD
Still one of the most creative and historically loaded music videos I've ever seen. Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers from Germany! :)
Greetings Germany. Glad to have you watching. After viewing the video several times after doing it we realize that there’s a lot of symbolism in it and we so appreciate everyone educating us as to their meanings. You guys all rock. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Absolutely a shame ... when I say, as a German, I'm proud of Germany, people only look up to the second world war. but germany was far before a people of scientists and above all poets & thinkers. so im proud
@@opavodnik7982 Auf die NSU Morde Solingen Hoyerswerda usw . auch ? Wenn du den Song richtig verstehen würdest würdest di ihm als das sehen was er ist eine Mahnung in Zeiten eines wieder erstarkten Nationalismus .
Und nein ich habe nicht den Rote Armee Fraktoins Terror vergessen.
@@oliverzahn367 Nein, natürlich nicht. Ich hab den Song verstanden und mein Kommentar bezog sich genau darauf! Zu sehen ist da nunmal überwiegend die finstere Zeit bis 1945. Die RAF in den 70er-80er, und auch die Nazimorde aus der jüngeren Zeit hab ich nicht vergessen. Was aber in der ganzen Welt sicher über Deutschland bekannt ist, ist nunmal die Zeit 33-45 und der 2. Weltkrieg.
Und ich bin der Meinung, man kann inzwischen wieder stolz sein, hier geboren zu sein. Von ein paar fehlgeleiteten Irren lass ich mir das nicht miesmachen. Uns gibts nicht erst seit Gründung der BRD. Ich hoffe, du verstehst mich ;) Grüsse
This song, like you initially looked up, is about what Rammstein thinks of their country. What it boils down to is that they think you should look at all the details of your history, the good and the ugly. It's not necessarily just a condemnation of Germany's past, nor a celebration. It's more about using that knowledge of the past to move forward.
Very well stated. Thanks and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
As it should be
Exactly, you have to look at history to understand cycles of violence, horror, and victory, so you can break them and then powernap into the future.
Also important is: he says "ich will dich lieben und verdammen" meaning he want to love germany but because of the bad things from history he also wants to damn it
"Amerika" by Rammstein is a great song I think you would enjoy!
Hey fellow soldier😝
Agreed. I think "Amerika" is Rammstein's view of how America has influenced the world, good, bad and ugly. I don't think it's hate against America, but more of a view about America from a person from another county's view.
Thanks Tyler for your suggestion and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@marsha4253 Hey! 👋
@@dragnridr05Tell me the part of the song which is about positive influence... 🥹
As a German I can only say that the lyrics are very powerful and express the feeling many many Germans have about our country. We love it and we hate it in a way. The history is short or long depending on whom you ask. The earliest event in the video seems to be the Varus battle in the year 7 when three Germanic tribes (formerly enemies) came together to fight the Romans. Some see that as a start, however it was actually locally very limited to a small area. So basically we made it from barbaric tribes to a high tech nation, if you like, and an awful lot happened in between.
I understand the love/hate thing about the history of your country. I think Rammstein expressed that story in a very beautiful way actually. I see Germany as a country of very strong survivors and I have much respect for that. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. Greetings to Germany. So happy to have you watching. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I wouldn't say that love and hate our country. It's not as if the average German loves the country during the day, and cries into his/her pillow at night for being German. I think we have moved the concept of "loving your country". We don't waive German flags at every occasion not because we are are ashamed of our past, but because we don't feel an urge to do so. We are individuals that happen to call Germany or rather the German society their home. Nothing more, nothing less. The concept of loving a country is a remnant of an era of collectivism that will hopefully fade away.
@@sverebom7069 Well, "a" sense of collective is still important, otherwise society ceases to function. Rule of law in itself is built on it. But, I agree completely with the notion that we have moved the concept of loving your country. Being an upstanding citizen of Germany means being cognizant of its past, including all the errors and atrocities that were committed, and what led to and/or enabled them. And blind patriotism in support of a flag (or nation), with no introspection or compassion is one of these errors.
First time I've seen someone else express this notion as clearly as you have, though. I'm always hesitant to call myself "a German" and prefer to say "resident of Germany". You're the first person that I've come across to say the exact same thing but with different words.
i think to love a country is strange and promotes the nationalism and leads to the concealment of internal problems. I, for my part, love my wife.
I can relate in my own way as a Mexican, we hate and love ourselves at the same time.
That’s one of the best music videos of all time.
I think you’re absolutely right. The more I read about this video/song and the more you guys tell us, the more the beauty, power and pride shows through with Rammstein. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
"Germany!"
"My heart is in flames"
"I want to love you and also damn you"
I believe that is the first part of the chorus
Powerful words. Magnificent video. Extraordinary band. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
that's correctly
Germany!
Your breath is cold
So young and yet so old
Germany!
Your love is a gift and a curse
My love I cannot give to you
... Something like that
The dogs that Germania gives birth to are Leonbergers. This breed was almost wiped out in the 2 World wars, and after WW11, only 8 remained. They were traditionally given to heads of state or Royalty as a fitting gift. All Leonbergers today are the progeny of those 8 dogs. Possibly, in the clip, they might represent the Germanic States, or represent the partition of Germany post WW2.
Thanks babies. That was one of the most “interesting “ pieces of info I’ve heard about this video. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Germany gave birth to the most popular breeds of dogs in History: Leonberger, Dobermann, Rottweiler, German Sheperd , Boxer, Great Dane, just to name a few.... ;)
So.many Details iam still discovering..
Just like the german people they got a second chance after the wars. I think it is of great importance to this scene that these are Leonberger puppies. I think they could be representing the german people and their (re)birth. Plus: the „midwife“ is wearing the robe of a judge at the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany. This makes the meaning of this scene even greater. The details in this video are insane. Everytime i am watching it i find some other hidden meanings… amazing.
Part of it, is also that puppies/children represent innocens, that future generations are pure of the former taint and that Germania has given birth to generations that should not be judged of their parents guilt. The Leonbergers here also symbolize the "new Germany".
This video is amazing!
I watched the Premiere of this video live and I just remember being absolutely mind blown. I'm dutch but I learned a great deal about german history and this music video truly is an masterful piece of cinematography. It displays german history and current sentiment so well. There's one sentence that immediately hit me: "will dich lieben und verdammen". I want to love you and damn you. It's such poetry. Great song, great video
I agree with you completely Rutger. This video is a mind blowing masterpiece and an amazing teaching tool. Thanks for sharing your comments and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
When you said you recognised "Mein Herz in Flammen" (My heart's in flames), you might be thinking of the song "Mein Herz brennt" (My heart burns). The ending credits is a piano cover of Sonne, which is another song you've listen to.
Thanks Stephen for pointing that out and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
If the word "flammen" stands out to you, you may be thinking of "Wollt ihr das bett in flammen sehen". I just don't know if you ever reacted to that.
@@frankroos1167 yes that’s exactly where I heard that and yes we have reacted to that song. I guess it stuck in my mind because I’m the one who usually introduces the videos and of course I always struggle with the German. Thanks Frank. Great catch. 🖤🖤🖤
I am an American born in Bitburg, Germany, descendant of British immigrants (Yarwood) to Canada where my Grandfather was born. He and his parents then immigrated to the United States in 1918. My mother's side were German (Renslow) and came to the US over various times in the late 1800's to early 1900's. My little bro and I were there 1970 to 1975 then 1984 to 1989. I was heavily influenced by the German town we lived in the 2nd tour and not in a negative way. It still hurts today that I couldn't remain there when my family moved State side in 1989. I love both of my countries and the different histories of each and if course Rammstein are the best. If we ever went to war against Germany I'm afraid I would refuse to kill Germans or Americans. I have studied the family history from the British side and there's a deep history there as well but I never spent any time in Britain.
Thanks for sharing your very interesting background. You’re right, Rammstein is totally incredible. This video is amazing. I hope the time Never, Ever comes again where the USA & Germany engage in a war. We wish you the very best. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The black lady is Germania. Overlooking German history.
Very beautiful. Thanks for the info and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Cringe genug dass sie schwarz sein muss
@Necramonium im glad there are still people caring for the fact germans are white 🙏🏻😌
@@mrtrash186 Wait what??? This channel prides its self on kindness. We want connections with people of all colors etc. Maybe this video hit a political nerve for many. We know all countries have had things that maybe should not have happened . But we here on 2RG want to love and support each other. 🎶💕🤟✌️☮️
Mr Trash Get out of here with that! 😡
"mein Herz in Flammen" means something like "my heart's on flames"
U 2 are so adorable! ❤️
Thanks for the info babies and for the kind words. Both are so appreciated. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
"my heart is aflame"
My heart burns
2000 years in 7 mins, call it a reflection!
I call it a masterpiece. Much respect to Rammstein for this brilliant work of art. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🤘🏻🎶🖤
Funny coincidence - i've worn my Rammstein "Deutschland" Shirt today... ;)
You should watch the video with english translation - great lyrics.
The song in the credits is the pianoversion of "Sonne".
Thanks Dominic. I guess great minds run together with regards to our shirts. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The cinematography for this video is outstanding
Absolutely. It’s almost like a movie. Spectacular. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The amazing old car is owned by the keyboarder :D He has a heart for old cars and has a historic car rental service :D
Thanks for the awesome piece of trivia on Rammstein. It’s very interesting. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🖤🤘🏻🎶
That scene with the dog :D your faces hahah
This song/video is absolutely mesmerizing. We’ve learned so much about German history through this video and you’ll probably see all kinds of expressions on our faces. Lol. Brilliant piece of work. LOVE LOVE LOVE Rammstein. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
There's so much history of Germany in that video that it's just overwhelming sometimes
Overwhelming is the perfect word to describe this video. I’ve watched it several times now and learn something new every, single time. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
It's violence. We had peacefull times here. It wasn't all about war.
These ladies are treasures.
Thanks babies. That’s very kind of you to say. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
This song is single handed the most beautiful music video I cannot stop playing it it gets better and better the more you listen- frick yeah!
I agree with you Max 100%. Since we did this video, we’ve watching it over several times and it gets better every time. It’s a true masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
every time I watch this video it reminds me what a great cast Ruby Commey as Germania is.
She’s beautiful and I think from what I’ve learned about Germania, she was an excellent choice on Rammstein’s part. Amazing video. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
This is such an amazing song! Till Lindemann has released an awesome song that I think you'd love. It's called "Ich Hasse Kinder". Would love to see your reaction to that song!
We’re glad you enjoyed it. We think this song/video is amazing. Thanks for the suggestion on Lindemann and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Run the country??? I know I would vote for the two rocking grannies any day.
Thanks Kenneth. We’d appreciate your vote. Lol. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Notice how even the colors are German - red (laser beams), yellow/golden (armor, light) and black (and white footage/clothing).
Rammstein official videos are ALWAYS insanely well done to perfection!
You’re right about that. They meticulously pin point every little detail. They’re a phenomenal band on so many levels. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The history aside, to come back after, what was it, ten years? With this video as a reintroduction? What a power move!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments on this magnificent song/video. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
We even talked about this song and video in history class when it came out. It's a great way to dive into the history of our country
Sounds like an excellent teaching tool. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Hi all, totally agree. Rammstein is a force and "Deutschland" their Opus Magnum. As several people already pointed out, the entire video is about the atrocities in German history.
Funfact: the lady of color in the video represents "Germania" (you can see that in the credits). That means she's the personification of Germany.
I think she was an awesome choice. Rammstein covered it all. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The Outro is worth to watch ;-) Good Video Ladys
The Video is a Ride through 2000 Years of German History
Thanks so much babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Good morning Grannies. I'm still sick right now but getting better. This video is epic.
It is so creative. My son (25 yrs.old) loves everything German so this is one of his favorite bands.
I hope you feel better soon. Thank You for still watching and sharing when you do not feel well. 💕☮️🤟✌️🎶
Hey Janet. Glad you’re on the mend and hope all will be good with you soon. I’m glad your son enjoyed it too. Keep on rocking you guys. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
We German metal fans should be eternally thankful that we have such great representatives as Rammstein (among heaps of other great bands too of course) that shine a light on us and the feelings or struggles we go through. I got tickets for their stadium tour next year, I hope it goes through and I can see them live. :)
I agree 100% that Germany 🇩🇪 should be very proud of Rammstein. Deutschland is a wonderful history lesson for the whole world to see and appreciate German history. This band is not only powerful & forceful, it’s entertaining. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560, Germania is the black woman and she represents the strength of Germany. Hence she is strong in the first encounter with Rome and then joins Rome and wears a crown of strength, but under the Holy Roman Empire she is beginning to be consummed as strength is in Rome and the religious who represent Rome. She is happy between WWI and WWII as Woodrow Wilson's "determinism" allowed Germany to attack other political views, but even stronger during WWII Nazi Germany's third Reich, and is captured by the Bader Meinhof RAF by accident in their terrorism in Western Germany, but is also gleeful at seeing strength also in the West, for she merely bids her time in Eastern communism as a soldier, but yells out her pride in being German. She has riches and dogs in this present age, but can also be in a wheelchair as she is weak in rejecting nationalism (I cannot give you my love), and she gives birth to dogs through interbreeding of the races and the white man is on his hands and knees as a dog before the lesser breed of race because of it.
GERMANY OVER ALL. Now what was it all about?
Finally, in the future with laser like in "Freejack" they are zeroing in on Germania to take her strength for the future and begin the cut while the crown is on her head inside the concentration camp, but she is dead and in a casket without the spaceship for the future at the very end. This is because only the spirit of THE ACT OF THE WILL is loved as the human is unnecessary in the future. Some Nazi who is rich, must have wanted to give forth this imagry knowing the demons are all that exist in hell as man is working towards no flesh as man is merely a beast (Psalms 49:20) as for humans the second body and soul are destroyed in hell fire (Matthew 10:28).
I've loved Rammstein since I first heard "Du hast" in the 90's and I'm so glad that after 10 years of inactivity they come out with a song+video that put them back on the number 1 spot like no time has passed.
Thanks for sharing your comments on Rammstein babies and keep on rocking Jamral. 🖤🖤🖤✌🏻🎶🤘🏻
i think ruby commey also plays josephine baker in this
There are hour long videos on UA-cam analyzing all historical references in this music video, it's packed with details.
Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I know history of german - i am from poland. Every age every bad and good times in germany it is soooo close to my country. I love rammstein for true
Greetings Poland. We’re very glad to have you watching. We’re also glad that you enjoyed this song/video so much. It’s a masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
This German language song about German history, containing the words "Deutschland ueber allen" was a major hit in... Poland. Overplayed on the radio, played during concerts (though they skipped the line in Warsaw out of respect, the crowed sang it though). Shows a lot about how Rammstein truly and fairly represented German history.
Thank you grannys 💝 you made my Day stay healthy and beautyfull best wishes from your german Baby 👶
Greetings to Germany. We’re always so thrilled to know when you’re watching. Thanks for your kind comments and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 my pleasure thank you ♥️
At @ 8:15 you mention recognizing a phrase, "hassen flammen"-- it means "I hate the flames"..... Blessed Be, & Peace, fellow Earthonauts!!
Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I think it was at the "Herz in Flammen" verse.
Censored Version ;) As an German i know more. But u know that Rammstein is able sticks their finger in everybody´s wounds.
Wow…..thanks for the info and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I like this song but have never seen the music video. I love it now. Wow what a music video. Awesome.
Isn’t it amazing? Granny Haze and I were mesmerized by it. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
For me, the most impactful part of the lyrics is :
"übermächtig, überflüssig
Übermenschen, überdrüssig
wer hoch steigt, der wird tief fallen
Deutschland, Deutschland über allen"
The last part meaning
"The higher the rise, the harder the fall
Germany,Germany on top of / above everything"
Last sentence obviously referencing the infamous line that was in the german anthem.
Thanks for sharing that and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Fun fact, they didn't sing the last sentence out loud during their concert in Warsaw, Poland a few weeks ago. The crowd did. Says a lot about Rammstein, music and this insane song
Love you ladies!!
You should check out Denis Pauna and his band Planleft. You might enjoy his talent.
Thanks Barb for the suggestion. We don’t know this band so it should be very interesting. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I come back to this video CONSTANTLY. For a while after it premiered I was pausing almost every second to 'read' the scene and try to catch all of the references!
There’s so much symbolism in this song. If it wasn’t for you guys, I’d have been lost. Remarkable story when you have the facts and very greatly presented. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I adore you!
So sweet when you said: "What a gorgeous girl" and "Oh she's so pretty".
As a former heavy metal singer I love you so much
Rammstein is still putting out quality music after all these years. Always different videos. Live like no other
We can’t say enough about this amazing band. I’d give almost anything to see them live. They’re beyond awesome. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
And still with the original band members since 1994.
here u go translation of song text :
1 Verse/Intro
You
(You have, you have, you have, you have)
Cried a lot
(Cried, cried, cried, cried)
Separated in Mind
(Separated, Separated, Separated, Separated)
United in heart
(United, United, United, United)
We
(We are, we are, we are, we are)
Been together for a long time
(You are, you are, you are, you are)
Your breath so cold
(So cold, so cold, so cold, so cold)
The Heart in flames
(So hot, so hot, so hot, so hot)
You
(You can, you can, you can, you can)
I
(I know, I know, I know, I know)
We
(We are, we are, we are, we are)
You
(You stay, you stay, you stay, you stay)
[Refrain]
Germany! My heart in flames
Want to love and condemn you
Germany! Your breath cold
So young and yet so old
Germany!
[Verse 2]
I
(You have, you have, you have, you have)
I never want to leave you
(I know, I know, I know, I know)
You can be loved
(You love, you love, you love, you love)
and want to hate you
(You have, you have, you have, you have)
Arrogant, superior
Takeover, hand over
Surprise, ambush
Germany, Germany above all
[Refrain]
Germany! My heart in flames
Want to love and condemn you
Germany! Your breath cold
So young and yet so old
Germany! Your love
Is a blessing and a curse
Germany! My love, I can't give you
Germany!
[Bridge]
Germany!
You
I
We
your
You (overpowering, superfluous)
I
( Übermenschen (a term used for the ideal Human in the 3 Reich this mean the Master Race /Hitlers ideal of the Germanic Race) weary
We (whoever rises high will fall low)
You (Germany, Germany above all)
[Refrain]
Germany! Your heart on fire
Want to love and condemn you
Germany! My breath cold
So young and yet so old
Germany! Your love
Is a blessing and a curse
Germany! My love
I can't give you
Germany!
Thanks so much for translating this verse of the video. That was very kind of you for taking the time to do it. This is an amazing song and the more I learn about the lyrics and the symbolism in the video, the more mind mind blowing it becomes. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The music video is a short history of Germany. From the times of the struggle of the Germanic tribes with the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages, the Third Reich, the division into eastern and western Germany. A brutal picture of German history
It was very educational and so very well presented. Rammstein is just awesome. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
If you wanna know more about the video, there is a really detailed analysis by the channel "Three Arrows"
Thanks so much. We’ll be sure to watch it. Thanks for the info and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Rammstein is one of the greatest bands of all time. I have been listening to them for years now. I really love this band and I really enjoyed this. I love rocking out to them.
Rammstein are to me what the kids describe as G.O.A.T.’s . (Greatest of all time.) This song is history set to music. Absolutely brilliant. I just love them. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Good Lord. Grannies and Moms running the country. Not a bad deal. :) Always a pleasure, ladies. "Kind or quiet." My grandmother truly lived "If you can't say something nice, don't say a word." Her remarks about my young haircuts were priceless..."Well, I suspect it's cooler..." LOL
Thanks for your kind comments Barbara and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Hanzel und Gretyl maybe? They're American and use a kind of mock German that you might be able to understand quite easily. Their music is great and they use Google translate in the best possible way to write their lyrics.
Thanks for the info and the suggestion. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The Piano at the end is the melody from Sonne, its just a beautiful interpretation of that.
Granny's for president.👍
We’d at least balance the budget I’m sure. 😂 Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
There is so much in this video, it will take hours to analyze it, a true visual masterpiece.
That is the most accurate comment I’ve heard so far. You guys have helped us so much with the meanings behind a lot of the symbolism in the video and we truly appreciate it. It’s given us much better insight into how spectacular the video is. Rammstein is so amazing on so many levels. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Best Regards from Germany❤️
Greetings Germany and thanks for your kind words. It’s wonderful to know you’re watching. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560
For shure🤟🏻
You‘re great, love you
I absolutely ADORE that they call babies!! 😊🥰
Apart from the aspects, others have put in the comment, i'd like to add that germany has had a long history of identity crisis. The phrase "so jung und doch so alt" (=So young and yet so old) refers to the fact that the first time, germans were united in a proper nation came to place in 1871.This nation, however, was called the "Second" German empire, because we had an empire of sorts before that.
It has been incredibly difficult for the separate german states to unite for centuries. One reason for that was the ongoing question "What is german, anyway? Is it our language, our traditions, our history, geography...?" There was always some obstacle, because germans did not necessarily speak the same version of german. The geography question was similarly difficult because some regions had been french, german, french again,... polish, austrian, etc. With the foundation of the second german empire the problems did not disappear. The Second Empire broke with WWI, then there was a democracy that failed, then the Third Reich, and after WWII, Germany needed to rebuilt its nation and find itself a new and peaceful identity.
In my opinion, we are still nursing some of the old wounds and many german people still need to figure out their relationship with their country.
The Rammstein Song is doing an incredible job displaying this inner conflict and this kind of national tension. Despite its strength, there is a certain fragility in the country.
Thank you for explaining that so eloquently. I’ve learned more about Germany from this song, and you guys, than I ever knew before. It seems that Rammstein has captured the inner conflict of Germany that you spoke of brilliantly. BTW, Greetings to you in Germany. We so love to know when you’re watching. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 Hey, i'm glad you read it and it was helpful :) Always rockin' my way 'round! 🤘🎶🤘😜
Hi ladys, hope you're doing great, i recommend for another video of Rammstein "Mann gegen mann"
Thanks for your suggestion. We do love and respect Rammstein so much. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
He's loving and hating his country, it's great emotion.
Shockingly awesome. Seen a live version of this song. First time seeing the official one. Oh My Goodness. I was flabbergasted. There was soooo much went into this finished item. As you know, I just love this band, they can do no wrong in my eyes. Strange thing is, I just come over from Better Every Day reaction channel, and Randi on there had just reacted to another Rammstain song. It was Sonne this time. Another timeless master piece.
Thank you 2RG for yet another fantastic reaction to a fantastic band.
TTFN
You’re so welcome Graham. This song/video is a masterpiece. We love this band like you do and doing this was a pleasure. Keep on rocking and we’ll see ya on Friday. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Geile Reaktion grüße aus Deutschland!
Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
There's also a vid of 'Deutschland' with English subs ladies.
Thank you. I appreciate knowing that. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
I'm so glad that I found your channel. Subscribed right away. You two are awesome!
Thanks Megan and welcome to the Granny Squad. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Ohhh ladies ladies been waiting for this one. Keep it rocking as always. Yall really make me smile and give great vibes.....thank you as always ur your loyal rocking vet
Thanks babies. Kind of thought you’d enjoy this one. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Nana you remembered "Mein Herz in Flammen", which means "My Heart (is) in Flames"
Thanks babies you’re right. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
"Germany,
My heart in flames,
I wanna love you, wanna curse your name...
Germany,
Your breath so cold,
So young, and yet so old..."
Amazing lyrics. Rock on babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Thank you for making my day better. The best kind of granny is a rocking one…or two
Thanks Joanne for your kind and very cute comments. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
If you ladies haven't already, you should check out Richard's side band, Emigrate. I recommend either "Eat you alive" or "My world."
Thanks James for the info. We really weren’t aware that Richard also has a side band and we’ll be sure to check it out sometime soon. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The whole Video will understand only Historians and Germans and these people also have to watch the video several times. Meanwhile there are many good explanations about this video on UA-cam. The video features various events from German history, including Roman times, the Middle Ages, witch hunting and burning, Protestant Reformation, the November Revolution, the "Golden Twenties" and hyperinflation, Nazi book burnings, the Hindenburg disaster, the First and Second World Wars, the Holocaust, the Weimar Republic, the Red Army Fraction (violent alliance of young people and students against Nazis in high state and economy positions in post-war Germany), and the division of the country into West and East Germany including the Uprising June 17
A lot of people do not understand the scenes with the dogs. This breed of dogs are not German Shepards, but Leonberger. This breed of dog narrowly escaped extinction during the First and Second World Wars and is symbolic of the German people, whose existence was also strongly threatened in those wars - both now have a second existential chance.
Michael…..thank you so much for your in-depth & wonderful explanation. Especially about the dogs. No one else has mentioned it. This video is so symbolic and the story you told has made it so much easier to understand. Rammstein has a way of making you want to know exactly everything that’s going on and if you don’t, you want to find a way to find out. It’s truly a masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. 🎶✌🏻🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 thx
I am just really surprised that they did not put in anything about fall of the German wall!
@@madzec The truth is Rammstein was very unhappy with the Reunification of Germany.
We were annexed as a useless country, entire biographies were declared worthless, companies were closed so that the western companies could expand, ”said Flake the Keyboarder - also with a view to his own past in the GDR (East-Germany). “We've been reset to such an extent that a resentment and disappointment have built that have lingered until now. On the whole, the reunification in this form was a mess. "
@@madzec It is in, but it is hidden. When you look at the scenes from the "politbüro" where the representives from GDR are, at the end stone fall through the scene while they still have there "party" going on.
I love how you ladies are interested in the meaning and don't seem bothered by some of the graphic content! You rock!!
Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
" I will relook at this video tonight and will read everything about it" - yes, that's one intention of the song.
Rammstein did a great job of motivating me to better investigate all the symbolism used in this video to tell Germany’s history. It was brilliantly done. I’ve learned a lot. Keep on rocking babies. 🎶✌🏻🤘🏻🖤
"Helps our station."
It's worth subscribing just for that!
(So I did :)
Radio station with moving pictures, it's like television. Oh yes it is.
You ladies are brave, I'm very much a Rammstein fan but cannot ever see this whole video. :)
You have to watch this video several times to even know what’s going on. Our babies in the Granny Squad have done a top job explaining the symbolisms in the video. We think it’s a pure masterpiece. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 ❤️
The woman is Germania, the allegory for Germany. What the lyrics essentially say you can understand just by looking at the main bit, which goes something like this (not a precise translation, my German is still a work in progress):
Germany, my Heart on fire
I want to love you and condamn you
Germany, your cold breath
So young and so old still
Germany, your love is
A curse and a blessing
Germany, my love
I cannot give you
Germany!
Thanks so much for your translation. It helps to put a lot into prospective. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Keep on rockin' ladies. Good to see some grannies listening to hot and heavy music. Mein Herz Brennt :-)
Thanks Stephen. We appreciate your kind comments. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The black lady symbolised Germany. She is called Germania. The woman is an naturally born german actress. That Rammstein give this role an black actress is a great statement.
It’s very dramatic. She’s absolutely beautiful with her lovely dark skin and clothed in Red and Gold so symbolic to the flag of Germany. 🇩🇪 Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The standpoint of Rammstein is shown in multipel spots in the text.
Verse 2:
Man kann dich lieben (you can be loved)
Man will dich hassen (want to hate you)
Last refrain:
Ich will dich lieben und verdammen (I want to love and condemn you)
Deine Liebe ist Fluch und Segen (Your love is curse and blessing)
Deutschland! Meine Liebe kann ich dir nicht geben (Germany! I can't give you my love)
This is the love/hate relationship between Rammstein and their country that I read about. It’s easy to see because as Granny Haze said there’s so much with any countries history to be both proud and ashamed of. This is an amazing representation of that and one of which Rammstein must be most proud of. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 That's the love/hate relationship between 90 % of the Germans and their country. In Germany we learn in school that we are not responsible for the misdeeds and cruelties of our ancestors, but we will be, if we let this happen a second time.
@@SvenKorsten that’s pretty much the view most Americans feel about the USA too, so I can understand what you’re saying. Thanks for your comments babies and keep rocking on. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
You ladies are amazing!!!!! Love you both x
Love you too babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
nooo..the credits part is so beautiful....
Sorry. Just trying to keep it from being blocked. A lot of Rammstein’s stuff gets blocked for us and this is such a magnificent video we wanted to make sure it uploaded OK. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. 🎶✌🏻🤘🏻🖤
I had to watch the video many times to find half of the details in the Video. And i was really good at school, especially in history.
Remember the scene from the concentraition camp? The members of the band hat different stars on their chests, with different meanings for each.
Second detail was, that it didn't was a camp, but it was a special one. Mittelbau-Dora, where the V2 (Rocket) was produced.
The video is full of details, some more obviously and some more hidden.
Regrets from Germany, Grannies
Greetings Germany. As always, 2RG is so happy to have you watching. I’ve watched this video so many times and each time I’ve seen or learned something new. Rammstein’s presentation of this history of Germany could be used as an educational tool for any teacher any where in the world. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
"Regrets" lol
I had 2 more Rammstein music videos you two should definitely check out. One is called Auslander and the other one which is one of my favorite songs, its called Du Riechst so gut. I saw that since you two loves his music, I figured i'd send you a couple more to check out ;) Keep Rockin Ladies!!!!
Thanks for your suggestions Kelly. We do love Rammstein and appreciate them. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
One of my favorites songs and definitely my favorite Rammstein video. It has not only musical and historical references but visual references about some of the greatest videos of the band. Just a master piece! Thanks for the reaction, have a nice day! 🤘🔥
No thank you Matt for all of your very kind words. This is truly a masterpiece of a song/video. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
You didn´t listen till the END... credit with the beautiful piano part !
It's such a masterpiece! You've should watch it until the end!
Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
you two are great!
Thanks MC, we appreciate your kind words. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The video is a masterpiece.
Absolutely babies. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
i really love you ! Best Reaction Videos ever ! ;-)
Thanks Frank, we appreciate that. We love all of our babies too. Keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The Video is one of the best videos i‘ve ever seen. That Video about the bad things that happened in german history
This is a masterpiece of a video for sure. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
This vid is taking you through several events in Germanys history, with Rammstein's own twist in it. German actress Ruby Commey appears as Germania throughout the video.
"Germania" is the Latin name of the country called "Deutschland" in the spoken language of its own inhabitants, though used as the country's name in various other languages, such as "Germany" in English. In the country itself, the use of the Latin "Germania" was mainly literary and poetical, linked with patriotic and nationalist feelings
Germania as personification is usually depicted as a robust woman with long, flowing, reddish-blonde hair and wearing armour. She often wields the Reichsschwert (imperial sword), and possesses a medieval-style shield that sometimes bears the image of a black eagle on a gold field
Need to see you react to Ich Hasse Kinder by Till Lindemann of Rammstein - it's increeeeedible!
Thanks for your suggestion and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Cool wearing the same shirt as you Nana King
That’s an awesome coincidence. Keep on rocking babies. 🎶✌🏻🤘🏻🖤
This video is so powerful and music is great. I live in Austria but I am from Croatia. In school I had to learn german and I listed to Rammstein to help me learn. Now I speak german and I went to the Rammstein concert a few times. They are just amazing.
From new songs I love "Ausländer" because I am one since I am one. 😊 you should react to that video.
Greetings Austria. We’re very happy to have you watching. Thanks for your suggestion and I’m pretty sure we’ll do that one sometime also. We do love Rammstein. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
The nice car that you noticed is one of Flake's collection.
Flake has very good taste. Thanks for the info and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
"mein herz in flammen" means "my heart is aflame"
Thanks for the info and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 i got you, fam
My favorite Rammstein video of all time 🤟🤟
It is a magnificent video no doubt. Keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Please check Rammstein - Auslander , it was filmed in my country South Africa, many thanks
First of all, Greetings South Africa. We’re glad to know you’re watching. Thanks for your suggestion and keep on rocking babies. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
Cute you mentioned Richard cleans up good....He's my favorite :) Incredible video Grannies :) One of my favorite songs, took me a few viewings to catch things throughout.
OMG……Richard is VERY HANDSOME. Just ask Granny Haze. She thinks he’s spectacular. (Lol. He is.) Glad you enjoyed the video. We are more impressed with it since we’ve had a chance to watch it more. You babies have helped us to better understand some of the symbolism more deeply and it’s just magnificent. Thanks babies and keep on rocking. ✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤
@@nanaking9560 Oh, he's a looker! Thank you so much for your great content! ♥
Some of the parts after 4:07 show the church exploiting ordinary people in Germany, basically feasting on them, living decadent lives while others have barely enough or not enough to live.
It’s a very informative video once you understand the symbolism of the video. Thanks Jan for your info and keep on rocking babies.✌🏻🎶🤘🏻🖤