Halleluja (English Translation)
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On his wall is a picture of the Lord
He wipes the dust from the Bible
And he happily distributes the Communion
He loves the boys in the choir
They keep their souls pure
But the tenor worries him
So he must be closest to him
On his nightstand, quiet and wordless
A picture of the Lord
He slowly turns it around
When the church clock strikes twice
Hallelujah
He folds his hands for prayer
Hallelujah
He has lived without a wife
Hallelujah
So he must love his neighbour
Hallelujah
The young man is allowed to live with him
The sin nests above the leg
So he gladly helps to exorcize it
By music and candlelight
When the church clock strikes twice
Hallelujah
He folds his hands for prayer
Hallelujah
He has lived without a wife
Hallelujah
So he must love his neighbour
Hallelujah
When the church clock strikes twice
Hallelujah
He takes the boy into his prayers
Hallelujah
He is a true Christian
Hallelujah
And he knows what charity is
Hallelujah
Turn around slowly
Turn around
Halleluja (English Translation)
Rammstein's 'Halleluja (English Translation)' serves as a direct linguistic adaptation of the band's iconic 1997 track 'Halleluja,' removing the German text to reveal the original English lyrics. While the song retains the same intense industrial metal structure and dark, apocalyptic themes characteristic of the group's early work, the translation allows listeners to engage with the specific biblical and satanic imagery without language barriers. This version highlights the band's early experimentation with religious iconography and their signature blend of heavy distortion and rhythmic precision. It stands as a significant song in their discography, demonstrating how they utilized English texts alongside German to create a unique sonic identity that resonated globally from the outset of their career.