Engel (Official English Translation)
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And in the grave an angel's choir
You look to heaven wonder why
No one can see them in the sky
Just as the clouds have gone to sleep
Angels can be seen in heaven's keep
Alone in fear they question why
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Angels live they never die
Apart from us, behind the sky
Fading souls who've turn to ice
So ashen white in paradise
Just as the clouds have gone to sleep
Angels can be seen in heaven's keep
Alone in fear they question why
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Erst wenn die Wolken schlafengehen
kann man uns am Himmel sehen
wir haben Angst und sind allein
Gott weiss ich will kein Engel sein
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Goddamn not an angel when I die
Engel (Official English Translation)
Rammstein's 'Engel' serves as the official English translation of their iconic 1997 track 'Angel,' preserving the song's dark, industrial aesthetic while making the German lyrics accessible to international audiences. Released during the band's peak period on the 'Sehnsucht' album, the recording exemplifies their signature style, blending heavy distortion, rhythmic precision, and a haunting vocal delivery that defines the new wave of German industrial metal. The song remains a staple of their discography, often performed live to emphasize its theatrical intensity. By translating the original text, the band ensured the thematic core of the piece—its exploration of spiritual and emotional duality—could be fully appreciated by non-German speakers without altering the song's raw, aggressive energy.