The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Einsam und ängstlich irrst du durch die Nacht
Deine Gedanken drehen sich im Kreis
Dunkelheit legt sich auf deine Haut
Es führt kein Weg mehr zurück
Du trägst den Schmerz tief in deiner Seele
Eisige Kälte umklammert dein Herz
Der Glanz deiner Augen ist längst erloschen
Es ist Zeit für dich zu gehen
Noch in 1000 Jahren werd' ich bei dir sein
Mein Engelsblut verleiht uns die Macht
Für immer werden wir unsterblich sein
Nur du und ich auf dem Weg durch die Nacht
Kannst du die Sterne sehen
Sie leuchten nur für dich
Spürst du das Feuer in dir?
Du bist jetzt ein Kind der Nacht
Geniee die Lust und still deine Gier
Trage dein Schicksal mit Stolz
Engel der Ewigkeit
Es fhrt kein Weg zurck
Noch in 1000 Jahren werd' ich bei dir sein
Mein Engelsblut verleiht uns die Macht
Fr immer werden wir unsterblich sein
Nur du und ich auf dem Weg durch die Nacht.
Deine Gedanken drehen sich im Kreis
Dunkelheit legt sich auf deine Haut
Es führt kein Weg mehr zurück
Du trägst den Schmerz tief in deiner Seele
Eisige Kälte umklammert dein Herz
Der Glanz deiner Augen ist längst erloschen
Es ist Zeit für dich zu gehen
Noch in 1000 Jahren werd' ich bei dir sein
Mein Engelsblut verleiht uns die Macht
Für immer werden wir unsterblich sein
Nur du und ich auf dem Weg durch die Nacht
Kannst du die Sterne sehen
Sie leuchten nur für dich
Spürst du das Feuer in dir?
Du bist jetzt ein Kind der Nacht
Geniee die Lust und still deine Gier
Trage dein Schicksal mit Stolz
Engel der Ewigkeit
Es fhrt kein Weg zurck
Noch in 1000 Jahren werd' ich bei dir sein
Mein Engelsblut verleiht uns die Macht
Fr immer werden wir unsterblich sein
Nur du und ich auf dem Weg durch die Nacht.
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Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
English Translation:
Lonely and fearfully you wander the night. Your thoughts turn in a circle. Darkness falls on your skin. There is no way back.* You carry the pain deeply in your soul. Icy cold weather clasps your heart. The gloss of your eyes is long expired. It is time for you to be gone.
In 1000 years I shall still be with you.** My angel blood Lends power to us. We will always be immortal, Only you and I on the way by the night.
In 1000 years I shall still be with you.** My angel blood Lends power to us. We will always be immortal, Only you and I on the way by the night.
You can see the stars, They shine only for you. Do you feel the fire in you? You are now a child of the night. Glut your lust, and quietly your greed.** Carry your fate with pride. Angel of eternity, There is no way back.
In 1000 years I shall still be with you.** My angel blood Lends power to us. We will always be immortal, Only you and I on the way by the night.
In 1000 years I shall still be with you.** My angel blood Lends power to us. We will always be immortal, Only you and I on the way by the night.
Glut your lust, and quietly your greed.*** Carry your fate with pride. Angel of eternity.
In 1000 years I shall still be with you.** My angel blood Lends power to us. We will always be immortal, Only you and I on the way by the night.
In 1000 years I shall still be with you.** My angel blood Lends power to us. We will always be immortal, Only you and I on the way by the night.
Literally: It leads back no more way. Literally: Still in 1000 years shall I with you it's. Literally: Gourmet the lust and quietly your greed Proper translation is more than literal word conversion.
Clearly the one to whom the singer sings is mortal at first. He makes the subject into a vampire, then encourages the subject to embrace this new existence. One of many, many Blutengel vampire songs.