Mother
Rammstein · Other Songs - Rammstein
The tears of a crowd of very old children
I string them on a white hair
I throw the wet chain into the air
and wish that I had a mother
no sun shines for me
There was no breast that cried milk
There is a tube that sticks in my throat
I have no navel on my stomach
Mother
I was not allowed to lick any nipples
and there was no fold to hide in
no one gave me a name
fathered in haste and without sperm
I have sworn tonight
For the mother that never gave birth to me
I will send her a sickness
and afterwards let her sink in the river
Mother
An eel lives in her lungs
on my forehead, a birthmark
I remove it with the kiss of a knife
even if it causes me to die
Mother
An eel lives in her lungs
on my forehead, a birthmark
I remove it with the kiss of a knife
even if it causes me to bleed to death
Mother
Oh give me strength
Mother - Rammstein
Rammstein's "Mother" stands as a pivotal track within the band's evolution, marking a significant departure from their earlier industrial metal sound toward a more melodic and atmospheric style. Released in 2001, the song appears on the compilation album "Sehnsucht," which served as a bridge between their debut and subsequent major studio releases. The track features a haunting, minimalist arrangement that highlights the band's growing proficiency in blending electronic textures with heavy riffs. Thematically, the song explores the complex relationship between a mother and child, utilizing a somber tone that reflects the band's increasing focus on emotional depth and poetic lyrics. Its inclusion on "Sehnsucht" demonstrated Rammstein's ability to craft songs that resonated beyond their core fanbase, contributing to their global recognition during the early 2000s.