Denn sie wissen, was sie tun

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a chilling portrait of a group described as "dangerous" because they "know what they are doing." This isn't a chaotic force, but one with a "Fiesheit als Identität" (nastiness as identity) or "Terror als Identität" (terror as identity), living "völlig selbstverständlich" (completely naturally). They are "gänzlich unverdreht" (entirely uncorrupted) and "nie falsch bekannt" (never falsely known), suggesting a pure, unwavering commitment to their harmful nature. This unwavering certainty is precisely what makes them so threatening. The central tension arises from the narrator's call to action: "Darum muss man sie bekämpfen" (Therefore, one must fight them). The danger is amplified by their growing numbers, "denn es werden immer mehr" (because there are always more). Yet, the proposed method of combat is paradoxical and striking: "aber niemals mit Gewalt" (but never with violence). Instead, the lyrics suggest a peculiar tactic: "Wenn wir sie auf die Münder küssen, machen wir sie schneller kalt" (If we kiss them on the mouths, we'll make them cold faster). This stark contrast between the perceived danger and the proposed non-violent, almost intimate, counter-action is the most compelling aspect of the writing. The repetition of "Diese Menschen sind gefährlich, denn sie wissen, was sie tun" hammers home the core threat, while the refrain's unexpected solution – a "kiss" that leads to them becoming "cold" – creates a disorienting, almost surreal, image. It implies that confronting their inherent nature, perhaps by exposing or overwhelming it with an opposite, unexpected gesture, is the true way to neutralize them. What makes these lyrics so effective is their ability to evoke a sense of unease through a seemingly straightforward description, only to pivot to a deeply unsettling and ambiguous resolution. The "kiss" that "makes them cold" isn't a literal act of affection, but a metaphorical confrontation that aims to extinguish their dangerous identity. The writing forces the listener to grapple with how one combats a pure, self-aware form of malice, suggesting that the answer lies not in mirroring their violence, but in a gesture that is both tender and final.