(November 24th), Rammstein premiered the new action-packed, dystopian music video for “Adieu,” the closing cut on their 2022 offering, Zeit, one of Revolver’s top 25 albums of the year. Since its release, the song has become the German pyromaniacs’ go-to live set closer, as well, a great way for the band to bid farewell to audiences each night.
But besides saying goodbye, what is “Adieu” all about? And how does it fit into the overall theme of Zeit, the title of which means “time,” the overarching theme to the album? Read its lyrics translated to English below, courtesy of Genius, and all shall become clear.
Only death lasts forever
It whispers under the pine branch
Must draw everything into its darkness
Even the sun will burn out [Pre-Chorus]
But don’t worry, we are with you
One last time, so we sing [Chorus]
Adieu, goodbye, see you again!
You have to go the last way alone
One last song, one last kiss
No miracle will happen
Adieu, goodbye, see you again!
I had a nice time with you [Verse 2]
You quietly rise from life
The soul goes on a quiet journey
Flesh perishes, spirit will rise
The being will surrender to death (Yes) [Pre-Chorus]
In the end, you are all alone
But we will be with you [Chorus]
Adieu, goodbye, see you again!
You have to go the last way alone
One last song, one last kiss
No miracle will happen
Adieu, goodbye, see you again!
I had a nice time with you [Bridge]
Everyone dies alone (All alone)
But you will always be with us [Chorus]
Adieu, goodbye, see you again!
You have to go the last way alone
One last song, one last kiss
No miracle will happen
Adieu, goodbye, see you again!
I had a nice time with you
Rammstein – Adieu (English Translation)Genius English Translations
