Alles

Song Meaning

The lyrics to "Alles" present a dizzying inventory of items, from the mythical to the mundane, all framed as "Alles was irgendwie nützt" (Everything that somehow helps). This relentless cataloging creates a sense of a world overflowing with stimuli and potential solutions. It's a snapshot of constant consumption, a search for utility or pleasure in every corner. Beneath this surface, a deeper tension emerges. The narrator declares, "Alles was ist, was war, war nicht genug." This reveals a profound dissatisfaction with past and present offerings, no matter how numerous or varied. The repeated assertion that "Alles wird neu erfunden" suggests a restless cycle of reinvention, driven by an unfulfilled need. The craft here is particularly striking in its use of jarring juxtapositions. "Quellnymphen Dionysos" sits beside "Miracoli," and a "Zuckerguss Energieerhaltungssatz" (icing sugar law of energy conservation) creates a surreal blend of the sacred, the commercial, and the scientific. This technique highlights the arbitrary nature of what is deemed "useful" or valuable, suggesting that in this endless search, all categories blur into one. Ultimately, the lyrics acknowledge the inevitable consequence of this relentless pursuit: "Auf Abusus folgt der Kater" (Abuse is followed by a hangover). Yet, despite recognizing that past explanations are "für die Katz" (useless), the narrator and the "Baccantinnen" defiantly declare, "Bleibt der Rausch ein Muss" (The intoxication remains a must). This isn't a moralizing tale, but a cynical, almost celebratory embrace of excess, recognizing its futility while still succumbing to its pull.