I think the song is more a story of globalisation of American products, politics, beliefs which are overtaking local cultures. This certainly is not a love song.
Can you tell me a product that is made in America? Other than food, drinks, etc. I work in the automotive field and almost every part that I see comes from another country. And I have 30 years in the field.
The song is about cultural imperialism. The song is from 2004 and is inspired by the Iraq war from 2003 and the rumored narrative of the spread of democracy according to US ideas as an ideological agenda. Today we have a different situation again and the USA stands here for a phenomenon only because of its global success, which is in the good tradition of other empires such as the Roman Empire, the British Empire, China and other empires of the past and future.
The song is critical of American cultural influence, sure, But criticism about war is definitely in the context of Iraq invasion which was broadly criticized in Europe.. Now US support for Ukraine is perceived as actual peace effort and democracy support. I'd say today this part wouldn't be the same. Now US is viewed positively
Hello from Germany. First of all let's be clear. This song was written under the impression of the horrific events of 9/11, more particular how the US responded. The Iraq war with all it's consequences. People outside of the US, especially in Europe alienate from the US, or maybe got a more realistic view on the US. To us Europeans the US was a role model regarding it's values. Proclaiming a country (Iraq) as a scapegoat to get revenge was not part of the picture we had. In the making of of the official video, they made clear, that a lot of things coming from the US is are good and mostly welcome. It starts being a problem when US culture is being forced onto other cultures, which are most of times a lot older than the existing USA without respecting the countries own traditions. That's when it becomes, sorry to say, a bitter taste of arrogance. Music wise I love the song, because of the awesome heavy riff and of course, Till powerful voice. Such a banger. With love from Germany 🤘 😎
I would say America hasn't been a role model since at least the Vietnam era. Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, the thing in Libya etc. only cemented that view. It's a pretty basic critique of american cultural imperialism and the destruction of local cultures for a bland global monoculture.
I would agree with you. The song, in my opionion, is about the American arrogance that is perceived by non-Americans all over the world. I, as a non-American, am quite annoyed when I hear Americans say that their country and their way of life is the best the world has to offer. I think that it is not, as in my opionion the U.S. have more political and societal problems than for example Germany, the country that I come from. Once, an American exchange student told me about the greatness of his country and culture and that there is no better country in the world than the United States. I was quite annoyed, since he didn't take my German culture serious and kept telling me that American culture was so much better until I couldn't hear it anymore. I just told him: "Your country is not even 250 years old. How can your culture be superiour to one that has grown and developed for several hundreds of years. My favourite brewery is four times older than your country." Don't get me wrong: I appreciate American culture and the American people. Great things have come from the U.S. and I am also very thankful for the help that Germany received from America after World War II. I am just tired of people, who can't appreciate anything that isn't American. And that's why I am very critical of this process of "Americanization". Not everybody wants to live the American Way of Life and it is time that people understand this.
@@mp-rock7871 With all respect, age of a country does not in any way indicate that its culture or traditions are better than of a young country like the USA. I do not mean that USA culture is in superior to German, but the argument about country age is pure ageism ))
@@andykolodiy9755 you are conpletely right. I don't want to say that German culture is superior to American culture. Each culture has it's own right to exist and there is no such thing as an objectively better culture or a better way of life. What I meant with this statement is that I found it extremely rude and arrogant to tell me that my traditions which are several hundreds of years old were shit compared to American traditions. The point in comparing the age of my traditions to the age of the United States as a country was to show that by disrespecting the traditions that I follow, this guy disrespected generations of people who followed these traditions long before me. He just didn't acknowledge that American culture did not develop over the timespan of centuries and that it wasn't formed by a group of more or less homogenous people. Instead it was formed by people that came to America from all over the world, as you would expect from an immigrant country. Again: I don't want to say that American culture is inferior in any way.
@@mp-rock7871 I am from Australia and agree with you 100%. I cannto stand yanks either because of their self inflated sense of being number 1. In fact they are number 40+ in most areas of standards of living.
I don't think Rammstein asked for America's money. They rather think the American government should not interfere with other cultures. Not to influence government of other countries as they did in South America. Not to be the police of the world. Leave the others do how they want, I think that's the message. I like American culture but not the way you government always tries to influence all the world. I get what you say, Doug, about to be able to connect with a lot of other people around the world, but your culture of money and always more cunsomption is bringing mankind to it's end… Well that's how I see it as a French guy grown up near the German border…
exactly, I don't think he got the point of the song. Is more about "America, stop interfering and thinking you are the one that knows best" more than "America we want your money not your brands"
„We don’t need Coca Cola to do that… we don’t need pizza to do that.“ …just casually claimed Pizza as an American export. I think the Italians might disagree. And that’s probably the point of it all. 😂 Love the video! Great job!
Delivery chain pizza is distinctly American, though. There are Papa John's and Domino's franchises all over the world now. I don't think Italians want to claim that.
@@mmmCrunchy sure, I agree with you there. That specific style of pizza seems very American to me. But from my perspective (and in my corner of the world) that came way later than actual Italian immigrants & seasonal workers running restaurants including delivery. ;) I’m not trying to fault anyone here, just pointing out a sweeping statement that maybe needed some clarification. It’s all coming with a little wink from my end.
@@mmmCrunchy you call that sht pizza? I guess you never went to an Italian Pizzeria. We are not lazy asses, when we want pizza we go and buy it in the Pizzeria OR we go there to eat it, you can have that sht called " American pizza" no problem. Enjoy
Hello from Germany! I really liked your analasys of the song. Very thoughtful and rational. To even get more into the introspective (without any offense, solely to add to your analasys): You, as an American, thought the message is somewhat like "America, please help us, not with Coca Cola, but anything actually useful.". I, as a European, belive the message might be more like "Hey America, we really appreciate good intentions, but we don't necessarily need your help. Do not feel obligated." Ofc, that's just my POV and I don't want to feel anyone offended by this. I tried to parathrase it to get this across, but english is a second language, so bare with me please ^^ Have a good Day!
Yup, sometimes pointing out flaws is the best way to improve. Constructive criticism can be hard but is fundamentally positive. I think this song really brings a good positive message, I don't think it really is that antagonistic but rather introspective and bold. Really an awesome band.
Many countries have dark parts in their history, and that is perfectly normal. It only gets bad when one repeats those dark parts or tries to erase them from history or even spins and twists them around to make ones country appear all innocent and perfect. This song was a reaction to the bands impressions on how the usa changed after 911 and the wars that came after that. It's obviously not a love song, but it's also not a hate song either. Imho they are poking fun at certain things, criticizing others. All with a light-hearted and cheerful song.
Hey Doug. As i german myself, i can pretty much understand the meaning of this song. I find it hard to tell american people what is actually wrong about the capitalism and their believes of what is good and what not. Some might call it european propaganda but their is some truth to this song. As a german i know how hard it is to live with the past we are kown for. But every country, even religions, made terrible mistakes in the past. That doesn't mean americans are bad people.
A few weeks ago I had a discussion on YT with an American about cultural influence. He: "Hollywood and we have Cheese Factory,," (I had to google it first). Germany and Europe are totally irrelevant"
Over here in America, globalization and the homogenation of culture worldwide is considered to be a European plot to extend the EU-style of absorbtion of national identities into an overriding international undemocratic dictatorship by committee, with the current attacks all focused on the United States and its traditional liberal democratic principles, because globalization cannot succeed until America has been pulled down into mediocrity. Having offered that up, I think the real enemy exists in the elites ("The New Kings") who run every world-wide financial center. They have succeeded in only two generations in overturnig the prior system via the financialization of all hard assets world-wide and thereby creating a highly efficient system for the extraction and appropriation of all the wealth of the middle and lower classes. They even keep most of us ignorant of the new system by pitting the commoners against each other. Rammstein appears to have fallen head over heels for this ruse.
0:59 As an European i do thank the US for all that it has done for us, but at the same time it is kinda true that the US went over-board with all the "global police" thing several times, and many of them with no reason... that being said it still reminds me of one of my all-time favorite songs featured in the movie Team America: World Police, called America F#K Yeah! XDDD th-cam.com/video/LasrD6SZkZk/w-d-xo.html
You should definitely go along with the newest Rammstein release "Zeit" which is a single from an upcoming album that's going to be released soon with the same title
i've been listening to Rammstein since 1996, but strangely, i never got around to seeing their videos until just recently. They're very good at reinforcing the message of their songs! At the end of this video, when they pull back on the moon shot to reveal a set, i think they were riffing on the "moon landing hoax." The video is such great satire from beginning to end, and really sad at the same time. Like pretty much all their music, it seems simple on the surface, but there are definitely more layers which conjure great emotional and intellectual impact.
... i saw many reacting to Deutschland, but you're the first who dared to react to America ... so congrats ... ...liked and appreciate your fair [as usual] commentary ... ..its all right as long as we try to learn and improve ..... but only IF ....
While I appreciate your more positive take, if you read the English lyrics, it's about America controlling the world, telling/showing people how to be, and if you get out of line, we'll help you to get back into step. On a more poignant note, concerning your comment about the perception of America, I live in Toronto, Canada. From 2010-2014, I, practically, lived at Beer Bistro. On occasion, I would meet an American couple who were visiting/travelling through. During our discussions, at some point, the conversation would turn to their question as to 'how to Canadians see us?' When I asked why this was important, they would say 'because we don't know.' They, then, told me that most American news is very insular, directed inwards, and not focused on much outside the country. Of course, there is the internet; but local media, again, was directed more at themselves. It was always a great discussion, which I was grateful to have. Sometime later, I reached out to some friends who'd moved to/were living in the US and they confirmed what these travellers had said: that US news media is very insular. If anyone has some thoughts on that, I'd love to hear them. Best! J
Well, I can add something more about what you've said with my poor English. I live and born in Colombia here I see a lot travelers from Europe who come here because of interested in culture, they are the ones that is more easy to see in historical places while in rare occasion, maybe even never you see Americans there. It's like Americans tend to travel by typical touristic interest to take selfies and stuff than to try to understand things outside the bubble they live. You can see this too in their own culture with politicians that are always pointing out the great country that America is instead of showing how in a lot countries in Europe they have a better quality of life, better health system, better education ( not just university), etc. And of course so much more less interested in cultural things, just look how native Americans are there. At least in Canada you protect them more. Greetings from Bogotá 🤘🏻
@@profetsoul Hola! from Canada! I can see that. Years ago, before I met him, my friend's husband - obviously, before they married - was dating an American woman. When they went to Spain, he girlfriend was, like, 'why don't they speak English?' to which he said 'because we're in Spain. In Spain, the speak Spanish.' In 2000, I went to Scotland to visit a friend. On many occasions, I went off by myself. In some instances, people could tell I was Canadian before I told them. So, yes, stereotypes do exist. That said, 'I've met a lot of great Americans, just like I've met some fellow Canadians who are just the worst. I try not to be to hard-fast with stereotypes; but I get what you're saying.
@@npg68 I can't deny that's a thought that hasn't crossed my mind; but this subject of 'free' is something I've thought about - a lot - during the pandemic, in particular, Freedom, and what it means to be 'free.' To be clear, non of us are 'free.' To prove this, don't pay your taxes; drive as fast as you like; knowingly/falsely slander someone's reputation online, etc. In short, we've chosen to give-up certain things (freedoms) to live/belong in society; however, we are free to make choices as to how we live our lives and conduct ourselves. What I think a lot of people fail to understand/appreciate is that Freedom is a responsibility, not the absence of it. Covid has been a great litmus test for this, because the simplest things we've been asked to do to help minimize its impact (wear a mask, get vaccinated, be mindful of what you're doing and how those action might effect those around you) have become talking points for the argument of 'Freedom.' In this case, however, Freedom implies a release from inconvenience. The same people who're screaming about 'Freeing ourselves from the tyranny of masks' (Dave Mustaine's quote. He might be a great guitarist, but he's an idiot, otherwise), who don't want to get vaccinated, or do anything to limit the spread of Covid are the ones who want this pandemic to be over, simply, because they don't want to be inconvenienced. Freedom has always had a cost. Take Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, for example. He passed legislation prohibiting mask wearing in schools, saying that he 'just wants to see his little boys face without a mask.' Because of this, and other such policies, children - not to mention, most other people - went to the hospital/ICU when they didn't need to. But, children going to the hospital is ok in his version of 'Freedom,' so long as he isn't, personally, inconvenienced (and this shit-bag thinks he can become president?) I could go on, but my point is that 'Freedom' is a responsibility that we actively engage with, so that we might produce something more than ourselves that helps people, even if it doesn't, always, help us on an individual basis. That some people want to thing 'my body. my choice' just have no clue what they're talking about or how their actions might be costing others. (Apologies for the rant; but this has been a concern of mine, for some time. My very best to everyone.)
My man! My man! The Stein! So get this! Tomorrow morning, there is a NEW Rammstein single dropping from their upcoming album. Second single after the amazing Zeit (Time). The new track is called Zick Zack and looks to be hilarious and absurd!
I'm not a huge fan of Rammstein, but I do respect their stage shows and the messages in their songs. I love America, but with all of it's beauty, there are indeed some deep flaws and past aggressions that i'm very ashamed of.
Damn Doug, you looked at this from a very politically aware point of view. Well done. Whether right wing or left wing is irrelevant, there’s some very real stuff here. I’m not American, I’m your neighbour to the north. I absolutely love the US and it’s citizens, but we both have our issues. Takes quite the awareness to see the real message here. Love it. We, the people of this world, are not all the same, nor do we have to be.
[Verse 1] When we dance I want to lead When you turn yourself around alone Let us control you a bit I'll show you how to walk right We create a lovely round dance The freedom plays from all violins Music comes from the White House And in front of Paris stands Mickey Mouse. I know the very useful steps And I will protect you from missteps And who does not want to dance at the end Does not know that he must dance We create a lovely round dance I will show you the direction To Africa comes Santa Claus And in front of Paris stands Mickey Mouse [Chorus] We're all living in America America is wonderful We're all living in America America, America We're all living in America Coca Cola, sometimes war We're all living in America America, America.
Doug, have you done any Deep Purple? If not I'm shocked because no rock band has as much classical influence as DP. Ritchie Blackmore even does a rendition of Beethoven's 9th, and you can hear his, and Bach's influence in just about every song. Cover some Purple. You'll be glad you did. Burn, is a 200 mph waltz lol. Yes Doug, I've been spamming you because you need to hear Deep Purple.
Funniest thing about this song is the fact that it seems like many Americans think that this song is about praising America even after watching this music video. I knew this before youtube was a big thing and now what i have seen in reactions videos (this one obviously not included)
I remember buying my first Rammstein CD on a clearance table in a Market, sort of thought looks scary. Got it home and thought here goes. Whoa...This is good stuff. Firm fan ever since of Industrial Metal.
nice reaction. hope you are not hurt about this criticism. for sure the european have to look the same on their own. it think to be a bit self-reflected can help you to grow and be better. also in the term of an economic system.
The refrain always reminds me of "I want to be in America" from West Side Story I like to be in America, Okay by me in America, Everything free in America For a small fee in America vs. We're all living in Amerika Amerika ist wunderbar We're all living in Amerika Amerika, Amerika We're all living in Amerika Coca-Cola, Wonderbra
we’re all living in america, america is wonderful. we’re all living in america, america, america. if there is dancing, i will lead, even if you own it, turns let you a little control, i’ll show you how it’s done correctly. we form a love dance, the freedom to play all the violins, music comes from the white house, and most of paris stands mickey mouse. chorus: we’re all living in america, america is wonderful. we’re all living in america, america, america. i know of steps that benefit greatly and you will be protected from false step and who does not dance at the end, do not know yet that he must dance! we form a love dance, i will show you the direction, to africa comes santa claus, and most of paris stands mickey mouse. chorus: we’re all living in america, america is wonderful. we’re all living in america, america, america. we’re all living in america, coca-cola, wonderbra, we’re all living in america, america, america. this is not a love song, this is not a love song. i do not sing my mother’s tongue, no, this is not a love song. chorus: we’re all living in america, america is wonderful. we’re all living in america, america, the united states. we’re all living in america, coca-cola, sometimes war we’re all living in america, america, america.
This video was really on the nose when it came out. Still is, in fact. Rammstein does a really good job combining their songs with visuals in music videos to be provocative and to make salient points about society and the world. The music's usually pretty good, too.
I'd love to see you react to NOFX: The Decline. I'd say it's related in the sense that they too have powerful statements about America as well and The Decline is just a wicked awesome piece of music.
I would absolute jump with joy if Doug did The Decline. I've heard that song hundreds of times and memorised almost all the lyrics. Probably the longest punk song recorded.
Do they even need to get fixed? Part of the point here is that the idea of those societies being broken is primarily in the eyes of the beholder. A culture that is different to yours is not necessarilly bad or inferior. Another subtle point here is the line "I don't speak my mother's tongue". American culture is still young and immature in some ways (I know, Jazz, Rock and all that are American creations). But yet it is pervading much older and established cultures. Final note, when this video was released, Twitter, Facebook, TH-cam and all that did not exist. The modern internet (born in America) is facilitating the exchange and preservation of cultural values in ways that were largely unimaginable back in 2004.
What maybe most of you don't. The Rammstein guys were born and raised in East Germany (the russian, communist part of the former iron curtain). And after the fall of the Berlin wall and the german reunion, suddenly they lived in Amerika, the american way - wunderbar. With all the capitalism and the things money can buy. So I think the song is not only sealing with America but also with the american way of life after the iron curtain was gone that rules after the breakdown of communsim.
This was the best one you did, and you got it right. They have another song that you may that a look at. It calls Keine Lust. By the way I’m from Brazil
Hello Doug! Why don't you react to some Avantgarde music from very obscure and not well known groups? I recommend you Devil Doll's ¨Dies Irae¨, the whole album is only a 45 minute song. Also the group Angizia, listen to ¨Ein Toter Fährt Gern Ringelspiel¨ it's in German, but their music is so different that it can't be labled or put in a category.
It's such a powerful song, catchy... great to sing along.. You should really follow the suggestion of next video and check out Zeit, the band's latest single... imo one of their best songs yet... Thematically speaking, a song that is tackling it very hard is This is not America, by Residente... showing America from the perspective of the Latin American... the video is full of historical references and it's even more powerful if you do the reading to catch all of them...
your analyse is very accurate. it is a very critical song. people get bought with little unimportant things of american culture like burger, pinball and so on. the last picture is very important. it is all about show
unfortunately the most U.S. citizens haven't seen other countries and never will be able to. This fact alone is one reason, why the most people of U.S. are narrow minded and uneducated about the world outside. All americans I know, who come to live here in europe, especially in Germany, changed their POV about everything in the States, after experience a much different life here.....
That's my german experience with the americans, too. So try to go out of your way, you cannot understand and even judge what you don't know. It is a mind-altering experience.
I think the big difference is that, although pizza is not from US, it was the US who made junk fast food out of it. So the criticism here is not about introducing new recipes, but spreading the junk food culture.
Andre Gomes, I am Italian and you just took the words out of my mouth (well.....keyboard... :-P ). Pizza is Italian but it is America that included it in the fast food global format.
Pizza has existed in America since 4000 BC. Tomatoes from America only first reached Europe in the mid 1600's but were not commonly used in Europe until the 19th Century. Duh Duh Duh.
Its the very irony of the song (because its totally true) is why its still my favorite one out of their collection. The political commentary is very clever. The beat is great too. lol
Funny you chose this particular song. I had some third language studies in school and our teacher in German wanted to be down with the kids. So for an assignment we had to translate this song to Swedish. She probably chose it because it was newly released at the time and didn't pay as much attention to the lyrics as you did. Probably the only song they have that is relatively okay for children to listen to. I had heard Rammstein but hadn't really listened closely until then. My 60 year old teacher turned me into a fan. I didn't learn much German though. But if I read it I get the gist. Hearing it sung is too challenging. Even though I barely understand what they're singing I thouroughly enjoy their music. I think of Till's vocals as just another instrument, which vocals truly are.
This is the most explicit song about the US's (selfstyled as American's) cultural hegemony (or imperialism) that I know. The reference to Public Image Ltd. (This is not a love song) is just the cherry on top. The problem here is that people from the US (selfstyled as Americans) never even consider that people from outside their northamerican bubble might not see them as good people.
I wish our vision was truly that of being a humanitarian superpower, and that our activities and products and such worked toward that end, but sadly we are rather the largest purveyor of killing machines, large and small. And we have not been great stewards of this new century and millennium we have inherited. We need to inherit best practices from around the world, since we are the world, in micro. All the good, all the not so good. That said, cool song. Catchy as whizz. Einsturzende Neubauten does a similarly catchy song called Nagorny-Karabach about that contested region of the world. They are among the best of "industrial music" from what little I know.
More Rammstein please. I love your comments and how you hear a song and divide it in their pieces. I promise you are ending up as a big fan of Rammstein. the three songs you listened to were just and eyeopener ;)
I think this song is rather about the fact that there are cultures around the world and they don't need the (money-based) American one. A lot of things coming from America that are not "really" healthy, like Coca-Cola physically and Micky Mouse mentally. And this song comes from the soul - which is neglected by the above.
8:14 Nope, that is not what the song is about. Why do Americans always seem to think they need to ‘help’ other countries? Even if those countries don’t ask for help. And help with infrastructure? Maybe first help yourself with that? 😉
Rammstein is also very upfront about Germany's checkered past. The song Deutschland in the video show many of Germany's failures in history. It states clearly that they are proud of their country, but are not afraid to show the hard truths of German history. Would be a fitting video to follow this with the next time you visit Rammstein.
"But the clock, tick-tock," "who comes too late punishes life" Tick-tick-tock please Doug it's time for the new Zeit Video of Rammstein, please. (Or today at the relaese time the newest one, the Zick Zack Video.)
How many bands, with roots in East Germany, can tour the world singing "We're all living in America" and get the audience sing happily along with it? The same band that can get the people to shout out for mother and Germany as well. ;) And now in 2022 they are, for one, touting as a has-been-band whose best before date was years ago.
@@rsc2573 And it’s not just him being flashy! In my opinion the composition of his song writing holds very strong on its own. Excellently done in my opinion
I love the double meanings in this song..It's like their song Deutschland, it has both love and hate in it at the same time..It criticizes the both intentional and unintentional effect the power of the USA brings. Maybe we have our own sodas, but here comes Coca Cola knocking.. Only USA celebrates thanksgiving, but a lot of the world knows of it from film, etc...I think overall your analysis is pretty spot on....
I think the really clever bit of this song, is the subtly - the move from speaking a foreign language into English. The subtle hint of ‘sometimes war’, said just the once for impact. Very Nordic in style vocally in a way. I think your take was more intelligent than the writers, you really made great points on commercialism vs helping altruistically. That said, as an outsider, America does a lot - just, you know… sometimes war. Cultural appropriation in this instance is a very real thing, keeping other behind nations - behind.
Musik kommt aus dem Weiisen Haus und vor Paris steht Mickey Mouse…. The white house say whats to do and in front of Paris they build Euro Disney. (Disneyland Europe)
Hello from Germany. Pizza is not an American invention... Rammstein members were born in GDR, the communistic part of the divided Germany. So no wonder, why the love America. Rammstein lyrics have a big influence of Wilhelm Busch: When there's dancing, I want to lead Even if you spin alone let us control you a little I'll show you how to do it right We form a loving circle Freedom plays on all fiddles Music comes from the White House And in front of Paris is Mickey Mouse - I know steps that are very useful And will protect you from misstep And who doesn't want to dance at the end Don't know yet that he has to dance We form a loving circle I'll show you the direction Santa Claus is coming to Africa And in front of Paris is Mickey Mouse
'We're not eager to incorporate customs and cultures that are not what we're accustomed to into our own' - That's because it's called cultural appropriation (bad thing, apparently) when it comes in that direction and cultural imperialism (also a bad thing, apparently) when it goes in the other. I too am keen on the world sharing ideas as long as they're not forced in either direction - McDonalds/Coca-Cola etc (love 'em or hate 'em) seem to be welcomed throughout the world so I don't see a problem.
I think the song is more a story of globalisation of American products, politics, beliefs which are overtaking local cultures. This certainly is not a love song.
Yeah, I remember someone telling me it's just them taking the piss out off US' "Art of Advertising".
Yes, they talk about this in their documentary, Rammstein in America. A lot of beautiful worlds, but definitively not a love song
Can you tell me a product that is made in America? Other than food, drinks, etc. I work in the automotive field and almost every part that I see comes from another country. And I have 30 years in the field.
Right to the point!
exactly
The song is about cultural imperialism. The song is from 2004 and is inspired by the Iraq war from 2003 and the rumored narrative of the spread of democracy according to US ideas as an ideological agenda. Today we have a different situation again and the USA stands here for a phenomenon only because of its global success, which is in the good tradition of other empires such as the Roman Empire, the British Empire, China and other empires of the past and future.
And where those empires now? Right, they dead.
The song is critical of American cultural influence, sure,
But criticism about war is definitely in the context of Iraq invasion which was broadly criticized in Europe..
Now US support for Ukraine is perceived as actual peace effort and democracy support.
I'd say today this part wouldn't be the same. Now US is viewed positively
@@wojteks4712 KJJJJJJ yeah.. sure...
"Coca-Cola sometimes war"
America: That's fair.
Coca-cola, always war.
Hello from Germany. First of all let's be clear. This song was written under the impression of the horrific events of 9/11, more particular how the US responded. The Iraq war with all it's consequences. People outside of the US, especially in Europe alienate from the US, or maybe got a more realistic view on the US. To us Europeans the US was a role model regarding it's values. Proclaiming a country (Iraq) as a scapegoat to get revenge was not part of the picture we had. In the making of of the official video, they made clear, that a lot of things coming from the US is are good and mostly welcome. It starts being a problem when US culture is being forced onto other cultures, which are most of times a lot older than the existing USA without respecting the countries own traditions. That's when it becomes, sorry to say, a bitter taste of arrogance.
Music wise I love the song, because of the awesome heavy riff and of course, Till powerful voice. Such a banger. With love from Germany 🤘 😎
I would say America hasn't been a role model since at least the Vietnam era. Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, the thing in Libya etc. only cemented that view. It's a pretty basic critique of american cultural imperialism and the destruction of local cultures for a bland global monoculture.
I would agree with you. The song, in my opionion, is about the American arrogance that is perceived by non-Americans all over the world. I, as a non-American, am quite annoyed when I hear Americans say that their country and their way of life is the best the world has to offer. I think that it is not, as in my opionion the U.S. have more political and societal problems than for example Germany, the country that I come from. Once, an American exchange student told me about the greatness of his country and culture and that there is no better country in the world than the United States. I was quite annoyed, since he didn't take my German culture serious and kept telling me that American culture was so much better until I couldn't hear it anymore. I just told him: "Your country is not even 250 years old. How can your culture be superiour to one that has grown and developed for several hundreds of years. My favourite brewery is four times older than your country." Don't get me wrong: I appreciate American culture and the American people. Great things have come from the U.S. and I am also very thankful for the help that Germany received from America after World War II. I am just tired of people, who can't appreciate anything that isn't American. And that's why I am very critical of this process of "Americanization". Not everybody wants to live the American Way of Life and it is time that people understand this.
@@mp-rock7871 With all respect, age of a country does not in any way indicate that its culture or traditions are better than of a young country like the USA. I do not mean that USA culture is in superior to German, but the argument about country age is pure ageism ))
@@andykolodiy9755 you are conpletely right. I don't want to say that German culture is superior to American culture. Each culture has it's own right to exist and there is no such thing as an objectively better culture or a better way of life. What I meant with this statement is that I found it extremely rude and arrogant to tell me that my traditions which are several hundreds of years old were shit compared to American traditions. The point in comparing the age of my traditions to the age of the United States as a country was to show that by disrespecting the traditions that I follow, this guy disrespected generations of people who followed these traditions long before me. He just didn't acknowledge that American culture did not develop over the timespan of centuries and that it wasn't formed by a group of more or less homogenous people. Instead it was formed by people that came to America from all over the world, as you would expect from an immigrant country. Again: I don't want to say that American culture is inferior in any way.
@@mp-rock7871 I am from Australia and agree with you 100%. I cannto stand yanks either because of their self inflated sense of being number 1. In fact they are number 40+ in most areas of standards of living.
Objectively I can acknowledge that this is a somewhat repetitive song, but I never get sick of those heavy guitars on the chorus. Such a great sound.
Yeah Rammstein songs and riffs are simple and repetetive but they dont claim to be complicated they are just effective as they are :)
Repetition is one of the main characteristics of Industrial Music, regardless of its sub-genre.
By the way, "This is not a love song" was a song by Public Image Limited, John Lydon's band after the demise of the Sex Pistols.
A fantastic and iconic song!
I don't think Rammstein asked for America's money. They rather think the American government should not interfere with other cultures. Not to influence government of other countries as they did in South America. Not to be the police of the world. Leave the others do how they want, I think that's the message. I like American culture but not the way you government always tries to influence all the world. I get what you say, Doug, about to be able to connect with a lot of other people around the world, but your culture of money and always more cunsomption is bringing mankind to it's end… Well that's how I see it as a French guy grown up near the German border…
exactly, I don't think he got the point of the song. Is more about "America, stop interfering and thinking you are the one that knows best" more than "America we want your money not your brands"
@@EGraf Exactly. And that's what a lot of people want to say to America. Even if we like some of their culture and people !
One of those songs to get your perspective in another frame, indeed, that's what great about art and music. Great analysis, Doug!
„We don’t need Coca Cola to do that… we don’t need pizza to do that.“
…just casually claimed Pizza as an American export. I think the Italians might disagree. And that’s probably the point of it all. 😂
Love the video! Great job!
Delivery chain pizza is distinctly American, though. There are Papa John's and Domino's franchises all over the world now. I don't think Italians want to claim that.
@@mmmCrunchy sure, I agree with you there. That specific style of pizza seems very American to me. But from my perspective (and in my corner of the world) that came way later than actual Italian immigrants & seasonal workers running restaurants including delivery. ;)
I’m not trying to fault anyone here, just pointing out a sweeping statement that maybe needed some clarification. It’s all coming with a little wink from my end.
@@YumYumOnigiri It didn't need any clarification. Rammstein didn't assume its listeners were stupid.
Tomato’s weren’t even in Italy until trade routes where a thing
@@mmmCrunchy you call that sht pizza? I guess you never went to an Italian Pizzeria.
We are not lazy asses, when we want pizza we go and buy it in the Pizzeria OR we go there to eat it, you can have that sht called " American pizza" no problem. Enjoy
Hello from Germany!
I really liked your analasys of the song. Very thoughtful and rational. To even get more into the introspective (without any offense, solely to add to your analasys):
You, as an American, thought the message is somewhat like "America, please help us, not with Coca Cola, but anything actually useful.".
I, as a European, belive the message might be more like "Hey America, we really appreciate good intentions, but we don't necessarily need your help. Do not feel obligated."
Ofc, that's just my POV and I don't want to feel anyone offended by this. I tried to parathrase it to get this across, but english is a second language, so bare with me please ^^
Have a good Day!
Not at all, friend! Your perspective is totally valid as well! I would not disagree. --Sincerely, Another American
As another song you should check out „Ausländer“ from Rammstein as well (it criticises colonialism)
Both Auslander and Radio videos do a great job expanding the lyrics meaning and giving the songs much more depth...
Yup, sometimes pointing out flaws is the best way to improve. Constructive criticism can be hard but is fundamentally positive. I think this song really brings a good positive message, I don't think it really is that antagonistic but rather introspective and bold.
Really an awesome band.
Aah looking in a mirror may bring change 2 one
Many countries have dark parts in their history, and that is perfectly normal. It only gets bad when one repeats those dark parts or tries to erase them from history or even spins and twists them around to make ones country appear all innocent and perfect.
This song was a reaction to the bands impressions on how the usa changed after 911 and the wars that came after that. It's obviously not a love song, but it's also not a hate song either. Imho they are poking fun at certain things, criticizing others. All with a light-hearted and cheerful song.
Hey Doug. As i german myself, i can pretty much understand the meaning of this song. I find it hard to tell american people what is actually wrong about the capitalism and their believes of what is good and what not. Some might call it european propaganda but their is some truth to this song. As a german i know how hard it is to live with the past we are kown for. But every country, even religions, made terrible mistakes in the past. That doesn't mean americans are bad people.
A few weeks ago I had a discussion on YT with an American about cultural influence. He: "Hollywood and we have Cheese Factory,," (I had to google it first). Germany and Europe are totally irrelevant"
Over here in America, globalization and the homogenation of culture worldwide is considered to be a European plot to extend the EU-style of absorbtion of national identities into an overriding international undemocratic dictatorship by committee, with the current attacks all focused on the United States and its traditional liberal democratic principles, because globalization cannot succeed until America has been pulled down into mediocrity.
Having offered that up, I think the real enemy exists in the elites ("The New Kings") who run every world-wide financial center. They have succeeded in only two generations in overturnig the prior system via the financialization of all hard assets world-wide and thereby creating a highly efficient system for the extraction and appropriation of all the wealth of the middle and lower classes. They even keep most of us ignorant of the new system by pitting the commoners against each other. Rammstein appears to have fallen head over heels for this ruse.
Politics nice but suck not so nice ehj neighbours
@Cornelius Rutherford IV Germany learned its lesson and is now a very PEACEFUL country. But US is a country of war.
@Cornelius Rutherford IV Will this help bring peace or big war?
0:59 As an European i do thank the US for all that it has done for us, but at the same time it is kinda true that the US went over-board with all the "global police" thing several times, and many of them with no reason... that being said it still reminds me of one of my all-time favorite songs featured in the movie Team America: World Police, called America F#K Yeah! XDDD th-cam.com/video/LasrD6SZkZk/w-d-xo.html
You should definitely go along with the newest Rammstein release "Zeit" which is a single from an upcoming album that's going to be released soon with the same title
i've been listening to Rammstein since 1996, but strangely, i never got around to seeing their videos until just recently. They're very good at reinforcing the message of their songs! At the end of this video, when they pull back on the moon shot to reveal a set, i think they were riffing on the "moon landing hoax." The video is such great satire from beginning to end, and really sad at the same time. Like pretty much all their music, it seems simple on the surface, but there are definitely more layers which conjure great emotional and intellectual impact.
... i saw many reacting to Deutschland, but you're the first who dared to react to America ... so congrats ...
...liked and appreciate your fair [as usual] commentary ...
..its all right as long as we try to learn and improve ..... but only IF ....
While I appreciate your more positive take, if you read the English lyrics, it's about America controlling the world, telling/showing people how to be, and if you get out of line, we'll help you to get back into step.
On a more poignant note, concerning your comment about the perception of America, I live in Toronto, Canada. From 2010-2014, I, practically, lived at Beer Bistro. On occasion, I would meet an American couple who were visiting/travelling through. During our discussions, at some point, the conversation would turn to their question as to 'how to Canadians see us?' When I asked why this was important, they would say 'because we don't know.' They, then, told me that most American news is very insular, directed inwards, and not focused on much outside the country. Of course, there is the internet; but local media, again, was directed more at themselves. It was always a great discussion, which I was grateful to have. Sometime later, I reached out to some friends who'd moved to/were living in the US and they confirmed what these travellers had said: that US news media is very insular. If anyone has some thoughts on that, I'd love to hear them. Best! J
Well, I can add something more about what you've said with my poor English. I live and born in Colombia here I see a lot travelers from Europe who come here because of interested in culture, they are the ones that is more easy to see in historical places while in rare occasion, maybe even never you see Americans there. It's like Americans tend to travel by typical touristic interest to take selfies and stuff than to try to understand things outside the bubble they live. You can see this too in their own culture with politicians that are always pointing out the great country that America is instead of showing how in a lot countries in Europe they have a better quality of life, better health system, better education ( not just university), etc. And of course so much more less interested in cultural things, just look how native Americans are there. At least in Canada you protect them more. Greetings from Bogotá 🤘🏻
@@profetsoul Hola! from Canada! I can see that. Years ago, before I met him, my friend's husband - obviously, before they married - was dating an American woman. When they went to Spain, he girlfriend was, like, 'why don't they speak English?' to which he said 'because we're in Spain. In Spain, the speak Spanish.' In 2000, I went to Scotland to visit a friend. On many occasions, I went off by myself. In some instances, people could tell I was Canadian before I told them. So, yes, stereotypes do exist. That said, 'I've met a lot of great Americans, just like I've met some fellow Canadians who are just the worst. I try not to be to hard-fast with stereotypes; but I get what you're saying.
It's because they are brought up to believe (brain washed?) that America is the greatest and freest nation on Earth
@@npg68 I can't deny that's a thought that hasn't crossed my mind; but this subject of 'free' is something I've thought about - a lot - during the pandemic, in particular, Freedom, and what it means to be 'free.' To be clear, non of us are 'free.' To prove this, don't pay your taxes; drive as fast as you like; knowingly/falsely slander someone's reputation online, etc. In short, we've chosen to give-up certain things (freedoms) to live/belong in society; however, we are free to make choices as to how we live our lives and conduct ourselves. What I think a lot of people fail to understand/appreciate is that Freedom is a responsibility, not the absence of it. Covid has been a great litmus test for this, because the simplest things we've been asked to do to help minimize its impact (wear a mask, get vaccinated, be mindful of what you're doing and how those action might effect those around you) have become talking points for the argument of 'Freedom.' In this case, however, Freedom implies a release from inconvenience. The same people who're screaming about 'Freeing ourselves from the tyranny of masks' (Dave Mustaine's quote. He might be a great guitarist, but he's an idiot, otherwise), who don't want to get vaccinated, or do anything to limit the spread of Covid are the ones who want this pandemic to be over, simply, because they don't want to be inconvenienced. Freedom has always had a cost. Take Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, for example. He passed legislation prohibiting mask wearing in schools, saying that he 'just wants to see his little boys face without a mask.' Because of this, and other such policies, children - not to mention, most other people - went to the hospital/ICU when they didn't need to. But, children going to the hospital is ok in his version of 'Freedom,' so long as he isn't, personally, inconvenienced (and this shit-bag thinks he can become president?) I could go on, but my point is that 'Freedom' is a responsibility that we actively engage with, so that we might produce something more than ourselves that helps people, even if it doesn't, always, help us on an individual basis. That some people want to thing 'my body. my choice' just have no clue what they're talking about or how their actions might be costing others. (Apologies for the rant; but this has been a concern of mine, for some time. My very best to everyone.)
"This ist not a lovesong"... is a song by PIL and parts of the melody are integrated in Rammsteins song....
My man! My man! The Stein!
So get this! Tomorrow morning, there is a NEW Rammstein single dropping from their upcoming album. Second single after the amazing Zeit (Time). The new track is called Zick Zack and looks to be hilarious and absurd!
I think you really nailed it with your analys of this song , thank you Doug!
Rammstein got two brand new musics, called Zeit(wonderfull lyrics about time) and zick zack. New album at the end of this month.
I'm not a huge fan of Rammstein, but I do respect their stage shows and the messages in their songs. I love America, but with all of it's beauty, there are indeed some deep flaws and past aggressions that i'm very ashamed of.
Now they've just released their first new music for around 3 years you'll have to react to " ZEIT " = the video ( as you'd expect ) is immense !
Rammstein new Video "Zeit" hit me in the core
Thanks for bringing this great tune up!👍
Damn Doug, you looked at this from a very politically aware point of view. Well done. Whether right wing or left wing is irrelevant, there’s some very real stuff here. I’m not American, I’m your neighbour to the north. I absolutely love the US and it’s citizens, but we both have our issues. Takes quite the awareness to see the real message here. Love it. We, the people of this world, are not all the same, nor do we have to be.
[Verse 1]
When we dance I want to lead
When you turn yourself around alone
Let us control you a bit
I'll show you how to walk right
We create a lovely round dance
The freedom plays from all violins
Music comes from the White House
And in front of Paris stands Mickey Mouse.
I know the very useful steps
And I will protect you from missteps
And who does not want to dance at the end
Does not know that he must dance
We create a lovely round dance
I will show you the direction
To Africa comes Santa Claus
And in front of Paris stands Mickey Mouse
[Chorus]
We're all living in America
America is wonderful
We're all living in America
America, America
We're all living in America
Coca Cola, sometimes war
We're all living in America
America, America.
Doug, have you done any Deep Purple? If not I'm shocked because no rock band has as much classical influence as DP. Ritchie Blackmore even does a rendition of Beethoven's 9th, and you can hear his, and Bach's influence in just about every song.
Cover some Purple. You'll be glad you did.
Burn, is a 200 mph waltz lol.
Yes Doug, I've been spamming you because you need to hear Deep Purple.
Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Space Trucking.
love rammstein. love the reaction and break down.
Funniest thing about this song is the fact that it seems like many Americans think that this song is about praising America even after watching this music video. I knew this before youtube was a big thing and now what i have seen in reactions videos (this one obviously not included)
I remember buying my first Rammstein CD on a clearance table in a Market, sort of thought looks scary. Got it home and thought here goes. Whoa...This is good stuff. Firm fan ever since of Industrial Metal.
The latest Rammstein song (this week) is nice as well. It's called 'Zick Zack'.
It is a great song
nice reaction. hope you are not hurt about this criticism. for sure the european have to look the same on their own. it think to be a bit self-reflected can help you to grow and be better. also in the term of an economic system.
I love your videos Doug! Your smile and positivity is contagious! Thank you sir!
Congratulations on 200k subs!
They put on the best (visually) concerts! As far as visuals go, they can't be beat.
The refrain always reminds me of "I want to be in America" from West Side Story
I like to be in America,
Okay by me in America,
Everything free in America
For a small fee in America
vs.
We're all living in Amerika
Amerika ist wunderbar
We're all living in Amerika
Amerika, Amerika
We're all living in Amerika
Coca-Cola, Wonderbra
we’re all living in america,
america is wonderful.
we’re all living in america,
america, america.
if there is dancing, i will lead,
even if you own it, turns
let you a little control,
i’ll show you how it’s done correctly.
we form a love dance,
the freedom to play all the violins,
music comes from the white house,
and most of paris stands mickey mouse.
chorus:
we’re all living in america,
america is wonderful.
we’re all living in america,
america, america.
i know of steps that benefit greatly
and you will be protected from false step
and who does not dance at the end,
do not know yet that he must dance!
we form a love dance,
i will show you the direction,
to africa comes santa claus,
and most of paris stands mickey mouse.
chorus:
we’re all living in america,
america is wonderful.
we’re all living in america,
america, america.
we’re all living in america,
coca-cola, wonderbra,
we’re all living in america,
america, america.
this is not a love song,
this is not a love song.
i do not sing my mother’s tongue,
no, this is not a love song.
chorus:
we’re all living in america,
america is wonderful.
we’re all living in america,
america, the united states.
we’re all living in america,
coca-cola, sometimes war
we’re all living in america,
america, america.
This video was really on the nose when it came out. Still is, in fact. Rammstein does a really good job combining their songs with visuals in music videos to be provocative and to make salient points about society and the world. The music's usually pretty good, too.
The Best Reaction, Sir!
Greetings from Chile
The real joke by the men on the moon ... 😂😂😂😂 Rammstein Rules 💪🏻
Great thinking, Doug!
6:00 that reaction was priceless 😂😂😂
Mein Herz brennt a must
I'd love to see you react to NOFX: The Decline. I'd say it's related in the sense that they too have powerful statements about America as well and The Decline is just a wicked awesome piece of music.
I would absolute jump with joy if Doug did The Decline. I've heard that song hundreds of times and memorised almost all the lyrics. Probably the longest punk song recorded.
Yes!
If you paid more attention on the video, there are a lot of scenes what happen. It tells a story
please, keine lust. remarkable music, one of their best pieces…
Doug, you well noticed "they are showing us different cultures", but failed to notice the out-pf- place pizza, burgers, lucky cigarettes ;)
You should definitely look at Rammsteins latest masterpiece. It's called 'Zeit'
Greetings from Germany. I love your channel
Angst is also very powerful! And Zick Zack and Dicke Titen for the fun ^^
"effective" is a pretty accurate word describing Rammstein
like your reaction to this song and disturbed sound of silience, keep up the good work
I think you'd love one their closing tracks on this album, Ohne dich. The title track is also superb
Each one keep with your culture, all you got. Don't let it be contaminated.
some of the melody comes from Living in america by The sounds
Do they even need to get fixed? Part of the point here is that the idea of those societies being broken is primarily in the eyes of the beholder. A culture that is different to yours is not necessarilly bad or inferior.
Another subtle point here is the line "I don't speak my mother's tongue". American culture is still young and immature in some ways (I know, Jazz, Rock and all that are American creations). But yet it is pervading much older and established cultures.
Final note, when this video was released, Twitter, Facebook, TH-cam and all that did not exist. The modern internet (born in America) is facilitating the exchange and preservation of cultural values in ways that were largely unimaginable back in 2004.
It sounds to me very close to " We All Live In The Yellow Submarine"
What maybe most of you don't. The Rammstein guys were born and raised in East Germany (the russian, communist part of the former iron curtain). And after the fall of the Berlin wall and the german reunion, suddenly they lived in Amerika, the american way - wunderbar. With all the capitalism and the things money can buy. So I think the song is not only sealing with America but also with the american way of life after the iron curtain was gone that rules after the breakdown of communsim.
This was the best one you did, and you got it right. They have another song that you may that a look at. It calls Keine Lust. By the way I’m from Brazil
Hello Doug! Why don't you react to some Avantgarde music from very obscure and not well known groups? I recommend you Devil Doll's ¨Dies Irae¨, the whole album is only a 45 minute song. Also the group Angizia, listen to ¨Ein Toter Fährt Gern Ringelspiel¨ it's in German, but their music is so different that it can't be labled or put in a category.
Better something like "Mr. Doctor" or "The girl who was death".
@@memoweb01 Mr. Doctor is Devil Doll, yes, The girl who was death would also be nice
Yes, I second that opinion. Also listen to Angizia's ¨Es Reiten Die Toten So Schnell¨, or ¨Anastasia Spennocchi¨
I agree, Devil Doll and Angizia are on a higher level of music, very artistic and excentric...
It's such a powerful song, catchy... great to sing along..
You should really follow the suggestion of next video and check out Zeit, the band's latest single... imo one of their best songs yet...
Thematically speaking, a song that is tackling it very hard is This is not America, by Residente... showing America from the perspective of the Latin American... the video is full of historical references and it's even more powerful if you do the reading to catch all of them...
your analyse is very accurate. it is a very critical song.
people get bought with little unimportant things of american culture like burger, pinball and so on.
the last picture is very important.
it is all about show
unfortunately the most U.S. citizens haven't seen other countries and never will be able to. This fact alone is one reason, why the most people of U.S. are narrow minded and uneducated about the world outside. All americans I know, who come to live here in europe, especially in Germany, changed their POV about everything in the States, after experience a much different life here.....
That's my german experience with the americans, too. So try to go out of your way, you cannot understand and even judge what you don't know. It is a mind-altering experience.
Doug, you gotta do the piano version of Mien Herz Brennt. I really think you would enjoy it
8:25 as if pizza was something American, hahaha. Loved the video, keep it up, Doug!
I think the big difference is that, although pizza is not from US, it was the US who made junk fast food out of it. So the criticism here is not about introducing new recipes, but spreading the junk food culture.
Andre Gomes, I am Italian and you just took the words out of my mouth (well.....keyboard... :-P ).
Pizza is Italian but it is America that included it in the fast food global format.
Italian pizza is nothing like the American interpretation.
Yeah, here in Bogotá, Colombia, the most popular Pizza restaurants are American. In here Papa John's tastes good though xD
Pizza has existed in America since 4000 BC. Tomatoes from America only first reached Europe in the mid 1600's but were not commonly used in Europe until the 19th Century. Duh Duh Duh.
now it's Pain Of Salvation's "America" turn :)
Its the very irony of the song (because its totally true) is why its still my favorite one out of their collection. The political commentary is very clever. The beat is great too. lol
Funny you chose this particular song. I had some third language studies in school and our teacher in German wanted to be down with the kids. So for an assignment we had to translate this song to Swedish. She probably chose it because it was newly released at the time and didn't pay as much attention to the lyrics as you did. Probably the only song they have that is relatively okay for children to listen to. I had heard Rammstein but hadn't really listened closely until then. My 60 year old teacher turned me into a fan. I didn't learn much German though. But if I read it I get the gist. Hearing it sung is too challenging. Even though I barely understand what they're singing I thouroughly enjoy their music. I think of Till's vocals as just another instrument, which vocals truly are.
This is the most explicit song about the US's (selfstyled as American's) cultural hegemony (or imperialism) that I know. The reference to Public Image Ltd. (This is not a love song) is just the cherry on top.
The problem here is that people from the US (selfstyled as Americans) never even consider that people from outside their northamerican bubble might not see them as good people.
You realky think, they are sayin "America, give us some money and help us to improve our gouverment!"???
Oh, boy...
I have to know sir, I love your hat, is it a Muckross? looks like one
I wish our vision was truly that of being a humanitarian superpower, and that our activities and products and such worked toward that end, but sadly we are rather the largest purveyor of killing machines, large and small. And we have not been great stewards of this new century and millennium we have inherited. We need to inherit best practices from around the world, since we are the world, in micro. All the good, all the not so good.
That said, cool song. Catchy as whizz. Einsturzende Neubauten does a similarly catchy song called Nagorny-Karabach about that contested region of the world. They are among the best of "industrial music" from what little I know.
wow from Germany
born 67 i loved the 80´s Music
More Rammstein please. I love your comments and how you hear a song and divide it in their pieces. I promise you are ending up as a big fan of Rammstein. the three songs you listened to were just and eyeopener ;)
Rammsteins sound engineer is the boss... & we run,... & we run... into the 'arms' ,, of America
I think this song is rather about the fact that there are cultures around the world and they don't need the (money-based) American one. A lot of things coming from America that are not "really" healthy, like Coca-Cola physically and Micky Mouse mentally. And this song comes from the soul - which is neglected by the above.
8:14 Nope, that is not what the song is about. Why do Americans always seem to think they need to ‘help’ other countries? Even if those countries don’t ask for help. And help with infrastructure? Maybe first help yourself with that? 😉
Rammstein is also very upfront about Germany's checkered past. The song Deutschland in the video show many of Germany's failures in history. It states clearly that they are proud of their country, but are not afraid to show the hard truths of German history. Would be a fitting video to follow this with the next time you visit Rammstein.
New Rammstein album on the 29th.
Lindemann has his own music. You might like Knebel or Ich Hasse Kinder.
I like your analysis.
"But the clock, tick-tock,"
"who comes too late punishes life"
Tick-tick-tock please Doug it's time for the new Zeit Video of Rammstein, please.
(Or today at the relaese time the newest one, the Zick Zack Video.)
One line sums it all up...
"coca cola sometimes war"
How many bands, with roots in East Germany, can tour the world singing "We're all living in America" and get the audience sing happily along with it? The same band that can get the people to shout out for mother and Germany as well. ;) And now in 2022 they are, for one, touting as a has-been-band whose best before date was years ago.
Doug you HAAAAVE to do the new Steve Vai song that he performs on his 3 HEADED HYDRA
Agreed!!!
@@rsc2573 And it’s not just him being flashy! In my opinion the composition of his song writing holds very strong on its own. Excellently done in my opinion
I respect you so much for doing this video! Regards,
not an American
I love the double meanings in this song..It's like their song Deutschland, it has both love and hate in it at the same time..It criticizes the both intentional and unintentional effect the power of the USA brings. Maybe we have our own sodas, but here comes Coca Cola knocking.. Only USA celebrates thanksgiving, but a lot of the world knows of it from film, etc...I think overall your analysis is pretty spot on....
I think the really clever bit of this song, is the subtly - the move from speaking a foreign language into English. The subtle hint of ‘sometimes war’, said just the once for impact. Very Nordic in style vocally in a way.
I think your take was more intelligent than the writers, you really made great points on commercialism vs helping altruistically. That said, as an outsider, America does a lot - just, you know… sometimes war.
Cultural appropriation in this instance is a very real thing, keeping other behind nations - behind.
Musik kommt aus dem Weiisen Haus und vor Paris steht Mickey Mouse…. The white house say whats to do and in front of Paris they build Euro Disney. (Disneyland Europe)
Check out their three newest videos off their latest album “Zeit”, all three are amazing
Hello from Germany.
Pizza is not an American invention...
Rammstein members were born in GDR, the communistic part of the divided Germany. So no wonder, why the love America.
Rammstein lyrics have a big influence of Wilhelm Busch:
When there's dancing, I want to lead
Even if you spin alone
let us control you a little
I'll show you how to do it right
We form a loving circle
Freedom plays on all fiddles
Music comes from the White House
And in front of Paris is Mickey Mouse
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I know steps that are very useful
And will protect you from misstep
And who doesn't want to dance at the end
Don't know yet that he has to dance
We form a loving circle
I'll show you the direction
Santa Claus is coming to Africa
And in front of Paris is Mickey Mouse
'We're not eager to incorporate customs and cultures that are not what we're accustomed to into our own' - That's because it's called cultural appropriation (bad thing, apparently) when it comes in that direction and cultural imperialism (also a bad thing, apparently) when it goes in the other. I too am keen on the world sharing ideas as long as they're not forced in either direction - McDonalds/Coca-Cola etc (love 'em or hate 'em) seem to be welcomed throughout the world so I don't see a problem.
Good Analysis
Wunderbary!
The greatest rock band of all times - Rammstein! Always different!
I delight in the irony of Germans dressed as Astronauts, considering that Germans built their space programme
native Americans who "don't speak their mother tongue"... refers to the genocide committed on the native Amerians
And forced cultural assimilation and indoctrination.
On a similar theme, David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans" (official video for a visual commentary).
Respect..you have open mind..!!!...the USA image for a Greek point of view its ""different "".. kindly spoken..
That riff at 5.50 has older Sepultura written all over it
Check Laibach - Eurovision. Laibach is from Slovenia and Rammstein most likely own some of their style to them.