Musical Box
Rammstein · Other Songs - Rammstein
A small human only pretends to die
It wanted to be completely alone
The small heart stood still for hours
So they decided it was dead
It is being buried in wet sand *
With a music box in its hand
[Verse]
The first snow covers the grave
It woke the child very softly
In a cold winter night
The small heart is awakened
As the frost flew into the child
It wound up the music box
A melody in the wind
And the child sings from the ground
[Chorus]
Up and down, rider **
And no angel climbs down
My heart does not beat anymore
Only the rain cries on the grave
Up and down, rider
A melody in the wind
My heart does not beat anymore
And the child sings from the ground
[Verse]
The cold moon, in full magnificence
It hears the cries in the night
And no angel climbs down
Only the rain cries on the grave
Between hard oak boards
It will play with the music box
A melody in the wind
And the child sings from the ground
[Chorus and: ]
Up and down, rider
My heart does not beat anymore
On Totensonntag they heard
This melody from god's field
Then they unearthed it
They saved the small heart in the child
[Chorus]
Up and down, rider
A melody in the wind
My heart does not beat anymore
And the child sings on the ground
Up and down, rider
And no angel climbs down
My heart does not beat anymore
Only the rain cries on the grave
Musical Box - Rammstein
Musical Box stands as a pivotal track in the discography of the German industrial metal band Rammstein, released in 2001 on their seminal album *Mutter*. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending heavy, distorted guitars with rhythmic, percussive elements and a hauntingly repetitive vocal melody. Thematically, the track delves into the concept of a mechanical box that traps a soul, serving as a metaphor for emotional entrapment and the loss of freedom. Its haunting atmosphere and driving rhythm made it an immediate staple of the band's live performances, reinforcing their reputation for creating intense, atmospheric industrial music that fuses Germanic poetic sensibilities with electronic textures. The song remains a defining piece of early 2000s industrial metal, showcasing Rammstein's ability to craft memorable, moody soundscapes that resonate deeply with fans of the genre.