Seemann (Sailor) English
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a storm is rising
and the night is coming
Where do you want to go
(quite alone you are drifting away),
give it up
Who will hold your hand
when it
pulls you under
Where do you want you want to go
So boundless,
the cold sea
Come in my boat,
The wind of autumn
keeps the sails stiff
Now you are standing by the lantern
with tears in your face
The daylight falls to the side
The autumn wind sweeps empty the streets
Now you are standing by the lantern
with tears in your face
The evening light chases the shadows away
Time stands still and fall is coming
Come in my boat
Yearning becomes
the helmsmen
Come in my boat
the best sailor
was I
Now you are standing by the lantern
with tears in your face
You take the fire from the candle
Time stands still and fall is coming
They only spoke of your mother
so merciless is only the night
In the end I'm left alone
The time stands still
and I am cold
Seemann (Sailor) English
Rammstein's "Seemann" stands as a pivotal track within the band's evolution from industrial metal to a more poetic, theatrical sound. Released as part of their 2004 album *Mutter*, the song features a haunting melody and lyrics that explore themes of longing and the passage of time, often interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's relationship with his mother. The English version retains the original's atmospheric intensity while making the narrative accessible to a broader audience. This recording exemplifies the group's signature blend of heavy distortion, rhythmic precision, and emotional depth, solidifying their status as pioneers of the German Neue Deutsche Härte movement. The track remains a staple of their discography, frequently performed live to elicit powerful audience responses.