Der Meister Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Snyarhedir 

Cover art for Der Meister lyrics by Rammstein

The lyrics seem to be heavily inspired by several Torah/Bible passages predicting the End of Days, but I agree that it could easily be about a mob hit, due largely in part to the sound effects inserted into the song. (Besides, on the Day of Final Judgement, what good will it do to run for your life, unless it is said in a mocking way? And let's face it: who is it that would have an "ulcer of envy"?)

However, I find that it can also be about an attack by an "army of darkness" (see Evil Dead, The Mummy Returns, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Sonny, Sora No Otoshimono (warning: will break your brain), Lord Of The Rings, etc.) or even just an invasion (see history, War Of The Worlds, Independence Day, Monsters Versus Aliens, Shadow The Hedgehog, etc.), in which cases the "master" is the "dark summoner", "evil overlord", "commander" or what have you.

My Interpretation

Oh, and Neon Genesis Evangelion and Pacific Rim should probably count as examples as well.