Schrei Nach Liebe
Die Ärzte
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Du bist wirklich saudumm Darum geht's dir gut Hass ist deine Attitüde Ständig kocht dein Blut Alles muss man dir erklären Weil du wirklich gar nichts weißt Höchstwahrscheinlich nicht einmal Was Attitüde heißt Deine Gewalt ist nur ein stummer Schrei nach Liebe Deine Springerstiefel sehnen sich nach Zärtlichkeit Du hast nie gelernt dich zu artikulieren Und deine Eltern hatten niemals für dich Zeit Oh oh oh, Arschloch Warum hast du Angst vorm Streicheln Was soll all der Terz Unterm Lorbeerkranz mit Eicheln Weiß ich schlägt dein Herz Und Romantik ist für dich Nicht bloß graue Theorie Zwischen Störkraft und den Onkelz Steht 'ne Kuschelrock LP Deine Gewalt ist nur ein stummer Schrei nach Liebe Deine Springerstiefel sehnen sich nach Zärtlichkeit Du hast nie gelernt dich zu artikulieren Und deine Eltern hatten niemals für dich Zeit Oh oh oh, Arschloch Weil du Probleme hast, die keinen interessieren Weil du Schiss vorm Schmusen hast, bist du ein Faschist Du musst deinen Selbsthass nicht auf andere projizieren Damit keiner merkt was für eine arme sau du bist Oh oh oh Deine Gewalt ist nur ein stummer Schrei nach Liebe Deine Springerstiefel sehnen sich nach Zärtlichkeit Du hast nie gelernt dich arti zu kulieren Und deine Freundin die hat niemals für dich Zeit Oh oh oh Arschloch, Arschloch, Arschloch
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
1 fan
Written by: Dirk Felsenheimer, Jan Vetter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
9 facts about this song
History of Creation"Schrei nach Liebe" was first released on 5th September 1993 by the Berlin-based punk band "Die Ärzte". The song was written by band members Farin Urlaub and Bela B.
|
MessageThe song "Schrei nach Liebe" carries a strong anti-fascist, anti-hate message. The lyrics criticize neo-Nazism and racist ideologies, as it was written as a response to a surge of neo-nazi attacks in Germany in the early 1990s.
|
Commercial SuccessDespite its controversial message, the song was a commercial success. It reached number 48 in the German charts in its first year and re-entered the charts multiple times over the years following its release, reaching the top spot in 2015.
|
2015 RelevanceThe song gained renewed interest and popularity during the European refugee crisis in 2015, as part of an initiative called '#AktionArschloch', which aimed to make a statement against xenophobia. The initiative urged people to buy the song, and it reached number one on the German iTunes chart as a result.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Schrei nach Liebe" was directed by Norbert Heitker. It features the band members performing the song interspersed with various images of skinheads, representing the neo-nazi movement they are criticizing.
|
Social ImpactThe song has also had a significant social impact over the years and is widely recognized as an anti-hate anthem in Germany. The slogan “Deine Gewalt ist nur ein stummer Schrei nach Liebe” (Your violence is just a silent cry for love) has been frequently used in anti-fascist protests.
|
Awards and Recognition"Schrei nach Liebe" was awarded the Goldene Stimmgabel for the best German rock song in 1994. In 2004, the song was ranked number 353 in the list of best songs of all time (Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time) by the German edition of Rolling Stone magazine.
|
Cultural ReferencesThe song contains the quote "Arschloch" (a-hole), which is used as a direct address to neo-Nazis. This has become a cultural reference and is widely known throughout Germany.
|
Song TitleThe title "Schrei nach Liebe" translates to "Cry for Love" in English. It serves to emphasize the song's message, suggesting that those who propagate hate and violence are in fact crying out for love and acceptance.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Schrei Nach Liebe Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 7 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/15990030/Die+%C3%84rzte/Schrei+Nach+Liebe>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Schrei Nach Liebe Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In