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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Attentat" by the artist "Weena Morloch"

The poem "Attentat" by Weena Morloch explores the theme of existential crisis and the search for meaning in a world that imposes routine and conformity.

The lyrical hero finds himself in a state of deep disappointment. He feels that his life is empty and meaningless. His days are similar, dreams gather dust on the "nail" of routine, and the future seems frighteningly predictable. The hero asks himself: "Is this my life? And will it remain so, perhaps forever?"

Morloch uses vivid metaphors to convey the hero's emotional turmoil. "Beaches of the world" become a symbol of unfulfilled desires, and "speeches of a domesticated fascist" – a reflection of the inner conflict. The hero is torn between the desire for change and the fear of it. Television and radio, representing mass media, dictate false desires to him and quench the "thirst for life" only illusory.

Gradually, the hero develops a determination to break free from the shackles of routine. He realizes that "happiness is late" and that it is unbearable to endure this "dim light" any longer. He is ready for an "attempt" – a decisive step that will change his life.

In the final part of the poem, Morloch asks the reader a number of questions that make them think about their own lives. Are we living or just existing? Do we see the beauty of the world, or are we consumed by routine? Isn't it time to "clench passion into two loving fists" and start living for real?

"Attentat" is not a call to violence, but a call to awakening, to fight for one's own life and happiness.

Die Welt ist sagenhaft, wenn man nicht an sie denkt,

Sich auf die Straße nicht den Wegesrand beschränkt

Und als Kind die Träume an den Nagel hängt wie alte Jacken.

Man geht tagtäglich zu der selben Zeit vor's Haus,

Kennt sich an aller Herren Länder Strände aus,

Plant die Zukunft mathematisch im Voraus, die Angst im Nacken:

Ist dies mein Leben, bleibt es so, vielleicht für immer?

Kommt Zeit, kommt Rat: Kommt Attentat.

Die Jahre zieh'n vorbei, ich kann nicht länger warten.

An manchen Tagen denkt man wie ein Kommunist,

Schwingt Reden wie ein domestizierter Faschist,

Handelt selbstlos wie ein Opportunist mit Identitäten

Das Fernsehen weiß am besten, was Du wirklich willst,

Das Radio, wie Du Deine Sucht nach Leben stillst

Jeden Abend sagt der Mensch in Dir:

"Dein Glück wird sich verspäten"

Jenseits des Tellerrands erstrahlt ein blasser Schimmer

Die Uhr tickt weiter, glaubt mir:

Ja, es wird noch viel schlimmer.

Kommt Zeit, kommt Rat: Kommt Attentat.

Ich will mich selbst und andere nicht länger verraten.

Kommt Zeit, kommt Rat: Kommt Attentat.

Steck' Deine Feigheit ein, auf Worte folgen Taten.

Ist Deine Seele filmreif, würdest Du zu Dir ins Kino gehen?

Wenn Du in den Himmel blickst, kannst Du überhaupt noch Sterne sehen?

Und wieviel Zeit vergeudest Du, weil Du Dich an Deine Grenzen krallst,

Statt dass Du Deine Leidenschaft in zwei verliebte Fäuste ballst

Und die Schläge Deiner Sehnsucht nicht länger parierst,

Damit Du endlich die Kontrolle über Dich und Deinen Traum verlierst

Kommt Zeit, kommt Rat: Kommt Attentat...

Kommt Zeit, kommt Rat.

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