Good-Bye
Rammstein · Other Songs - Rammstein
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
Good-Bye
Released by Rammstein in 2004, "Good-Bye" stands as a pivotal track from their album *Mutter*, marking a significant shift in the band's sonic landscape. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of industrial metal and electronic elements, characterized by heavy, distorted guitars and a driving, mechanical rhythm section. Lyrically, the title track explores themes of departure and the emotional weight of saying farewell, delivered through the band's distinctive, often anguished vocal style. As one of several English-language releases from the era, "Good-Bye" served as an accessible song point for international audiences while maintaining the band's complex, dark aesthetic. It remains a defining piece of their discography, reflecting the post-9/11 atmosphere that influenced their later work and cementing their status as pioneers of the Neue Deutsche Härte movement.