Goodbye
Rammstein · Other Songs - Rammstein
He lays the needle in the vein
and he asks the music to come inside
between his throat and forearm
the melody travels softly in the bones
He has closed his eyes
a battle rages in his blood
an army marches through his bowel
the intestines become warm slowly
Nothing is for you
nothing was for you
nothing remains for you
forever
He takes the needle from the vein
the melody travels out of the skin
violins burn with shrieking
harps cut the flesh
he has opened his eyes
but he is not awake
Nothing is for you
nothing was for you
nothing remains for you
forever
Goodbye - Rammstein
Released as part of Rammstein's 2004 album *Mutter*, "Goodbye" stands as a pivotal track in the band's evolution toward a more polished, radio-friendly sound. The song features the distinctive vocal style of Till Lindemann, blending the group's signature industrial metal roots with melodic pop sensibilities. Its inclusion on *Mutter* marked a strategic shift in the band's discography, aiming to broaden their international appeal while maintaining their core aesthetic. The track has since become a staple of their live performances, often serving as a powerful closer that encapsulates the band's themes of departure and finality without relying on literal interpretation. As a defining moment in their late-2000s era, "Goodbye" remains a critical example of Rammstein's ability to adapt their complex musical identity for global consumption.