#and the lyrics to 99 luftballons

[luckytidbit]

I keep thinking of Nero being made alongside Cam

[silly-cheese-rat]

A bunch of random gifs I made of Carlo Karges bc I love this guy

[thepictureofjune]

Noah Temel: a hero in need of savior

— how a seemingly unfit song tells us everything we need to know about the boy that cried in an abandoned bed

Schloss Einstein spielt Nice to Meet Ya am Anfang des neuen Schuljahres, 99 Luftballons auf Joshis Geburtstag und Until I Found You wahrscheinlich, wenn sich zwei Charaktere endlich finden und verlieben. Sprich, das Team scheint sich also zumindest minimale Gedanken zu machen, welche Songs sie in welchen Szenen spielen. Aber wenn man sich das erste Mal die Lyrics zu “Hero” anschaut, macht der Song in der Colin Abgangs und Noahs Breakdown Szene wohl absolut gar keinen Sinn. Zumindest nicht, wenn man nicht wieder zu viel rein interpretiert. Und genau das machen wir einfach mal. 

Ich hab irgendwie zwei Wege gefunden, das Lied mit den Szenen für mich zu interpretieren, also präsentiere ich einfach mal beide (siehe den hoffentlichen post nach diesem, für die zweite Version). Falls irgendwer andere Interpretationsmöglichkeiten hat, please do share!! 

“He never ever saw it coming at all”

The song starts the way the story of Noah and Colin ends, with Noah not having seen coming that Colin would leave, that it has never been an option before. It is as surprising to us as it is to Noah that Colin is actually serious about having packed all of his bags and booking a ticket out of here. Even if Noah clearly told Colin to go, he never saw it coming that he actually would. 

We can see this after Colin has already left and Noah is crying in an abandoned bed because suddenly it all becomes real that there is nothing left of his friend. He seems ignorant and uncaring when Joel first approaches him but then literally minutes later, realization seems to hit that this is now officially over. And Noah didn’t see it coming. 

“It’s alright, it’s alright, it’s alright.” 

But it is alright, no? So what if Colin leaves, what if he actually never comes back, what is it to Noah? Colin was just one other person in his life and it wasn’t like they knew each other for long. Surely Colin leaving would not affect Noah much, surely it wouldn’t hurt. He assures himself in his mind, that everything will be alright. 

“Hey open wide, here comes original sin.”

Original Sin in Christianity is a term used for something that happens unfairly to the people, that people are born with and therefore, have no control over. Because Noah prides himself with thinking that everything is alright when it isn’t because he gets to firsthand experience that Colin leaving is not alright and it’s unfair that it was Noah's own pride that pushed him to leave. Noah is widely met with the impact of Colin leaving, even if it was supposed to be alright, even if it was supposed to not matter. It is just something that happens to him, the sadness and the guilt that comes with it all. 

The second “It’s alright”

The singer sings it with a somewhat different tune. It sounds more doubtful. Because maybe after all, Noah slowly starts to realize that it actually isn’t alright. Because now the feeling of indescribable sadness has hit him and he can’t help but cry. This is one of the few times Noah has absolutely no control over his feelings. The first time being when he screamed at Colin that he wouldn’t care if he left. Because Noah has probably learned to keep his emotions in check but there comes times where it all breaks down; where he breaks down. And we get to see that point in this scene, we get to see when it stops being alright even if he tries to convince himself that it is. 

“No one’s got it all”

This is when realization starts to hit. Perhaps love was never meant for Noah. Perhaps love was just always one of those things Noah convinced himself he will never have. Only now, that realization hurts but it’s just the way it’s supposed to be because after all, he cannot have everything. Perhaps there once was a moment when Noah thought that after everything, love was something he did deserve because how come Colin could love him despite all the rejections? But then he leaves and that feeling is gone again because perhaps Noah was just never meant for love, perhaps some people just aren’t and they have no control over it. 

“And the T.Vs try to r*pe us and I guess they’re succeeding”

The TV, the media and everything on it is trying to destroy us because what we see most on the TV or in the media, what we grow up as children is mostly romance. It’s the most popular media genre, the most generic, the most accessible because it exists for everyone. This love and the portrayal of it is trying to destroy Noah. Why? Because it convinces him that he is worthy of it. Love is always on TV, it is always accessible and it is mostly happy but Noah didn’t grow up with that happy love. 

“Now we’re going to these meetings but we’re not doin’ any meetin’. And we’re trying to be faithful but we’re cheatin’, cheatin’, cheatin’.” 

Noah's parents separated, we know that and we know that it has somewhat of a huge impact on him because even if he grew up on happy love in the media, it wasn’t what was shown to him in real life. The repetition of “cheating” and the word in the song growing more and more quiet, sounding more defeated with each time said, could also connect to the fact that Noah has just really truly given up now. 

He lays in a bed that isn’t his, that’s supposed to belong to the boy that likes him, the boy that made him feel normal and he doesn’t feel normal at all. He doesn’t feel welcome, he doesn’t feel happy, he is right back where he started; being pushed away to a place he never wanted to be in because of what his parents did. Because it’s no use. He had happiness and he had a friend and still, he lost it. Noah tried to pretend everything was normal, was alright only for it to break down on him. 

“I’m the hero of the story, don’t need to be saved.” 

Another popular trope in the media and on TV is the story of the hero, as well as the story of the damsel. It’s always the hurt one that gets saved, always the sad one that needs help and Noah realizes he is sad and something within him is broken because of everything that has happened to him but he doesn’t want anything to do with it. He doesn’t want to confront the part of him that is in distress because he has convinced himself that he is the Hero of the story and the Hero is never the one to be saved. Noah doesn’t need anything. He doesn’t want anything. But still, the line repeats four times, followed by “It’s alright. No one’s got it all.” because maybe, even if he has convinced himself he doesn’t need love, that there is nothing wrong if he does not have love in his life, maybe, after all, it is what he wants. 

Because he does cry in Colins bed, in the bed of the boy that tried to help him, tried to perhaps even save him, and that has to mean something, right?

see here: the nolin way of interpreting the song

[sgtmickeyslaughter]

✨Tag Game Wednesday ✨

hi @energievie and @jrooc

Name: gigi

What is the most listened to artist in your music app of choice this month? chappell roan yall already knew

What song do you know all the lyrics to? A lot of songs honestly, i use songs to memorize things bc anything set to music embeds itself so deep in my brain - but my go to dark horse karaoke song is

What song do you pretend to know all the lyrics to and sing along to even though you don't?

bc its so catchy but i do not speak german but boy do i think i can when this comes on

or anything from kate bush bc i love her but idk what the hell she’s saying

If you were to be crowned Queen/King/Royalty of listening to a band or artist, who would that be? 

honestly this one is too tough, however if it was still 2016 the answer would unequivocally be lana del rey and i don’t want to hear a thing about it

What band/artist surprises you the most on your frequently listened to artists?

sometimes when i write or work i listen to hours and hours of lofi playlists so whenever a song from that sneaks on to my spotify stats im always very confused

Favourite line from a song (or one you have been thinking about lately?

I think these lyrics are very clever and poignant

Guilty pleasure band or song?

college drop out/ graduation and grimes 😬 i don’t think i listen to any bad/cringe music but some artists are pretty shit people

Okay let's talk fandom music:

Fave band or song you've discovered from a Fan Fic?

years and years and years ago i listened to sufjan stevens for the first time bc of a destiel fic

Fave Fanfic Playlist?

I’ll be honest i can’t really think of one, but i have one for myself since all my fics are named after songs, its linked here but hopefully it will grow a little

Fave Gallavich song?

pink and white was insane work for the prison reunion scene but at last brought the wedding to another level of grace and i loved that pick

Do you listen to music recommended by the writer or an included playlist?

sometimes! i try really really hard to but it’s difficult to travel to a secondary internet location for a fic playlist

What song do you think is Gallavich coded?

*sigh*

What’s a bop you want to share with your mutuals today? 

I listen to a lot of older gen hip hop on my ride home from work bc it helps me feel relaxed so i’ll leave you with that

i was also tagged for the 5 songs from your favorite playlists game, so ill drop those as well

and the last one is bam bam by sister nancy but tumblr has an audio limit

tagging @iansw0rld @lingy910y @creepkinginc @doshiart @mmmichyyy @mickeym4ndy @em-harlsnow @mickittotheman @mickeysgaymom @softmick @spookygingerr @atthedugouts @deathclassic @solitarycreaturesthey @hazeisblue @blue-disco-lights @metalheadmickey

[aromantisk-fagforening]

Music in various languages

I've talked about how interacting with different cultures is good, I figure I'll also try to recommend some songs. (many songs beneath the cut). I'm going to include a couple different genres, but obviously I won't be including every.

I hit audio limit :/

Norwegian language (Norway):

[Pt: Du må ikke sove by klarspråk]. [album: du må ikke sove. shows a warped photo of Donald Trump on tv.] genre: rock / (punk?) / spoken word / social criticism. it's an antifascist song, quoting a famous illegal WWII poem by the same title "you mustn't sleep".

[PT: regn & gitar by Jomas] [album: evig kronisk. shows man looking at a garden holding a retro phone.] It's a more soft quiet song about waiting for someone in the rain.

(I could recommend many more Norwegian songs so don't feel afraid to ask if you're at all interested)

Sámi language (Norway / Sweden / Finland / Russia):

I don't have the necessary letters on my keyboard to write PT. But this is a Inari Sami song by Amoc. I don't speak that language. here are the lyrics on genius. here's a dictionary, not sure if it's the right Sámi language. The genre is like atmospheric rock or something, the instruments are amazing.

[PT: áddjá by resirkulert] [album cover: áddjá] translation: grandfather (Sámi) by recycled (Norwegian). genre: yoik/joik - a Sami Music genre which is mostly about vocal technique.

French language (France / Benin / Congo / Democratic republic of Congo / Monaco / Senegal / Switzerland / Belgium / Ivory coast ++)

[PT: Soleil noir by 47ter] [album: petit princes. Photo of three boys on stairs]. A rap song by a trio from France. It's about "a black sun" about liking the dark and rain and not liking summer.

[PT: Déprime hostile by Pogo crash control]. [album: Déprime hostile. Shows a digital drawing of a head cut open with a cocktail]. genre: punk / metal. The band is from France. The song is about hostile depression or something.

[PT: plus rien ne m'étonne by Tiken Jah Fakoly]. [album: coup de guele. It shows a face pointed towards the ceiling]. The artist is from Ivory coast (AKA côte d'ivoire). genre: Reggae. It's about colonialism.

[PT: formidable by stromae]. [album: racine carée. it shows the side of a man's face, he has short hair]. The artist is Belgian. Genre: hip hop. The song is about a breakup or something.

Scots Gaelic (UK: Scotland)

[PT: Faileas air an airidh by Runrig]. [album: 50 great songs]. genre: traditional folk. The song is about waking up on a ship or something.

German language (Germany / Belgium / Austria / Switzerland)

[PT: 99 Luftballons by Nena]. [album: Nena]. Genre: synth pop / pop rock. This is an antiwar song from 1983 about the cold war.

A last song even though I hit Audio limit:

Kunst by Lebanon Hanover. (link). It is a gothic rock song about art.

[grogrock]

8/11/24

Art Garfunkel & Art Garfunkel Jr. - Father and Son (2024)

12 songs; 8 added, 66.67%

when I brought this album's announcement up to my aunt, who is also a fan specifically of Garfunkel, she pointed out the background of the cover for 'Time After Time' was the same as for 'Fate for Breakfast', which I like

the rest of this is going to be on the Me First and the Gimme Gimmes performance, all notes made as it was going; (brackets being edits afterwards, curly brackets being options that i'm not sure which it is, and square brackets being editing notes to myself)

now, i do not look punk, my though of what to wear were my only pair of ripper pants, sneakers and a buttoned shirt. two of them i did go with, but subbed out the buttoned shirt for a Knowledge Demon one.

and before halloween i might have passed, but i shaved and had a severe haircut, from reaching the bottom of my nose cut back to my eyebrows (afterwards; there were multiple guys with thr same haircut, i guess it's an attitude thing)

figured it wouldnt start at 7, that doesn't seem very "punk rock" [editing note; change that to like purple and bold] but it was 9:30. generally that'd be fine, but i don't know how long they'll go, and i have work at 5 the next morning, so i'm nervous

also kinda nervous in general, and about going to a pub by myself middlingly far from home, i try to keep my head down normally, so asking about shit worries me

bought my first drink and stood back a bit from the bar to drink it, and had a couple of people ask if i was in line, one of which was the guitarist of the first band. waited for the ticket checking to start

the first act asked if there were any Mormons there. the song after that was pretty good, but i don't remember the band (St Judes). loved the {bass player, other guitarist}, who did the full ball jump, the one where you bring your knees up as much ad you can, and turned and played at the drummer and stuff. pretty good

the second band, Dwarves, was b much louder and had a guy in a balaclava aNd no shirt in the audience. and the singer went over and posed midsobg for a lady's camera. Salt Lake City was a highlight.

it's occurred to me that i don't know what any of MFatGG' look like, so the people setting up the guitars and cables might be roadies, or might be them

one of the songs while setting g up sounded like a ska or punk cover of 99 Luftballons. i love that song. what i don't love is the English lyrics, which is what they used

i think the lead singer was at the bar next to me filling his water bottle, but i'm not good with faces sometimes

they were roadies, and the water bottle guy i think was a guitarist

the biggest mosh was for fucken On the Road Again

there was a lady in an admiral coat, and a guy sitting at the back with curly hair down to his elbows, and a jacket with patches, and i think he looked great

[saiiboat]

helloooo hello hi music recs you say. :D

not an album but MOFO by Reolamos is a banger I have to mention it

I like TEMMIS' EP Klinge! it has 4 songs and they're a bit more of a melancholy vibe, but not in the sad way, more in a "sitting on a speeding train and staring out the window" way. does that make sense idk but the second song is Literally About That LOL. either way I like it

Adeus, Aurora by Supercombo is good! this is also a "sitting on the train" vibe to me but more upbeat this time

Irgendwie, Irgendwo, Irgendwann bei Nena is a banger song (this is the same band that did 99 Luftballons which you've probably heard of)

Es ist Abend und wir sitzen bei mir by AnnenMayKantereit is a more chill vibe too! probably wouldn't listen to most of the songs individually but as an album it's a vibe

and. gonna stop there for now but there you go? :D hope you don't mind the amount of german music I figured it was stuff you were more likely to not already know

ok my thoughts s^_^ never apologizing for recommending songs in other languages btw. its awesome

this gets a bit long so reactions under the cut

MOFO: FODA. fucks like hell. in love with it.

Klinge:

Klinge: i love the rhythm. damn

ICE 579: oh this is awesome fucking vibe. yeah train music

augenringe: love the bridge at the beginning. one must imagine me bobbing along to this song as i type

verloren wie ich (pt. 1): oh this is cooollllllll ok. ok. digging this.. wtf......

adeus, aurora:

guarda-chuva: love how it climbs. really fits the album art i think. also like the lyrics for this one

o guerreiro e a selva: jam. what can i say. i like this one a lot

maremotos: i know this one! massive fan. sos good. it also gives me insane deja vu for some reason. where the fuck have i heard this song before

menina largata: jam. VERY interesting bridge here

robozin: interesting beat.. i feel like this one might be more of an acquired taste for me but i can see myself liking it

2 e 1: ohhhhh i love the last 3rd of this song oh this is cool. it grabbed me

meu colorista: OUGH fucks. cool as hell. woah crazy vocals. ok kinda fucks okkkk

parafuso a menos: ok!!! okay!!!!!! OKAY!!!!!!!!!! :D good song

cela: kinda a vibe ngl. cool song

xepa das estrelas: i really like this one

overall it was enjoyable but a bit of an acquired taste? there are a few songs in there that i do really love off the bat but the rest i can definitely see myself enjoying later on. ME FROM A FEW DAYS LATER! yeah this album fucks 🫶

Irgendwie, Irgendwo, Irgendwann: FUCKS. this fucking rules. love this one. yeah this rules

Es ist Abend und wir sitzen bei mir:

lass es kreisen: oh ok so this fucks fucks. okay.

3 tage am meer: vibe. ok. ok. ok. great song

es ist abend: ooooooooooooooooo strong start. yeah i love this one

lottoscheine: ohhhh ok the bridge got me. hooked

katharina: VIBE. ok. WOAHHH oKKKKKKKKKK WOAHHHHH. LOVE<33333333

verliebt sein: thisones sweet i like it

ausgehen: vibe

erdbeerkechen: this rules. wtf

heute abend wird es regnen: wow that was a shift. i like this one

weißhausstraße: this is cool.

kein stern: good song

als ich ein kind war: interesting. the lone voice with just the drum for a minute is crazy

du tust mir nie mehr weh:good song

orangenlied: very good. i dont have any german so i heard "forrest gump" and my head twitched

tommi: also very good. brings the album to a very nice end

overall thoughts: really enjoyed this. awesome fucking album. loved it.

THANK YOU FOR THE RECS!!!!! you have great taste these are all awesome

[gothicprep]

I’m going to be the star of the next karaoke night, by way of no one knowing if I’m pronouncing the lyrics of “99 luftballons” or not.

mom can do it. I can’t, but I’ll fake it.

[roastyoualive]

Lyric Starter for @teardownheaven SONG: 99 LUFTBALLONS - NENA

He couldn’t believe this. It didn’t make any sense. It couldn’t be real. How the hell did this happen? 

One second, they were in detention. (He refused to take the blame for that one. He’d been minding his own business until he got roped into it.) The next? Everything had collapsed. 

Everything. 

They were lucky they’d gotten out when they had. He still wasn’t entirely sure how they’d managed it. Garrick had helped. So had stealing a bus, though Warren was certain he’d rather jump off the school than ever let Ethan try steering that thing again. 

It had felt like everyone was out to get them. And they were. The look on Will’s face when his own mother had tried taking them out… He’d never forget it. 

Neither of them would. 

It was a weird twist of irony that put Warren in the situation he was in now. Everyone else had lost their families. Somehow, bizarrely, he had found his. His mother was safe. And his father was here. 

His father was HERE. That shouldn’t be possible. And as if all of this wasn’t enough weirdness for one day… 

Warren glances out of the corner of his eye at the giant about five feet away. And yeah, this guy is a giant. Taller than him, taller than Zach. Not quite as tall as Larry when he powered up, but that was an unfair comparison. This guy wasn’t a rock monster - he was just big. Big, and armed to the teeth, but - judging by his mom’s reaction - a friend. 

God, today was fucked up. 

“So, uh-” He tucks his hands under his arms, looking up at the giant. “You… Know my mom?”

[apostateoverrubies]

Not people trying make 99 Luftballons into an Islamophobic song. Look, I have my gripes about religion and I am all for interpretation but that song is very clearly about the harms of mass hysteria. It's obvious if you read the lyrics. The world gets destroyed because people jumped to conclusions about balloons and went all out on a threat that wasn't even there.

[sylvanas-girlkisser]

@imrryr replied to your post “@imrryr replied to your post “Okay so I don't know...”:

out of curiosity, how do you identify a british/american tourist? is it just when they open their mouths, or is their clothing, or some secret third thing i'm not aware of? i was pleased when i was in austria and everybody started a conversation with me in german (which was also unfortunate because unless they were quoting rammstein or the lyrics to 99 luftballons i had no idea what they were saying, but still, yunno, a little flattering not to look like a tourist)

​Hmm, well in Copenhagen, I tend to just look for the people squinting in confusion at signs readings things like "Strøget" or queueing up at the ticketing machines by the subway stations (cause all the locals have either travel cards or the DOT app).

However specifically in reference to the earlier post with travel bloggers, they'll usually mention early in the video which airport they flew from e.g. "It was a very long flight from Boston" or "I slept the whole way from LA".

There is also just a difference in the way Americans/Brits vs. Danes dress. While far from 100% accuracy, you can sometimes recognize the absence or presence of particular articles of clothing. Like if I see a very sorta, casually fashion forward woman on the street, I would expect her to carry a "Mads Nørgaard" or "Planet Nusa" tote bag, but if instead she's carrying say, a Marc Jacobs tote bag, then odds are she's not local. Because Danish people love Scandinavian designs.

[pebblysand]

Hello!

Loving the Castles playlist, and simply must know, especially in light of recent debates about how powerful Harry is...

...why the Bongo Bong song? Is he, in fact, the king of the bongos as WELL as the Boy Who Lived?

hahahhaha 🤣. it 100% is harry's destiny - i didn't tell you but that's where this whole fic has been going all along lmao.

nah, jokes aside, this song is probably unfamiliar to our american friends but i swear to you that every continental european person who was alive at the end of the 90s has heard it. it's just one of those european classics, like las ketchup and 99 luftballons. it was later covered by robbie williams as a mash-up with the original singer's other hit (je ne t'aime plus) which actually has the same underlying melody. i was in prague a few weekends ago and for some reason, the bongo song was playing everywhere. it reminded me of it, made me laugh, and i discovered it came out in '99 and... voilà. this wouldn't have charted in the US so that's why the fic says harry and ginny hear it on some obscure channel - it's just a fun song, you know? the kind of silly song you laugh at on a road trip, i found it quite fitting for the theme.

and, idk, the lyrics are a bit #deep when you actually listen to them, it worked with the way harry and ginny are sort of "lost" in this very large place that is the US.

[retromusicart]

Nena - 99 Luftballons (99 Red Balloons) (CBS Schallplatten DE/Epic US, Single, 1983) - Photographed by Jim Rakete (?)

This anti-nuclear warfare anthem was recorded in both its native German and English, the latter of which was intended for international audiences. Most US stations preferred the German version instead, and having watched the music video for the English version, I'm not that surprised. The English lyrics veer off from the melody at times.

The English lyrics have a different meaning from the German ones, so I'm not gonna bother typing them here.

Image courtesy of Discogs.

[carpediembydalinda]

Hast Du etwas Zeit für mich Dann singe ich ein Lied für Dich Von 99 Luftballons Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont

Traduction :

As-tu un peu de temps pour moi ?

Alors je te chanterais une chanson

Sur 99 ballons

En chemin pour leur horizon

[musicvalla]

The Global Influence of Iconic Lyrics and Tunes

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50 Shades of Grey soundtracks unite fans of romance and cinematic music.

Zedd’s "Stay" bridges the gap between electronic and mainstream music lovers.

The Toba Toba song offers a universal invitation to dance and celebrate life.

German songs introduce international listeners to the beauty of German culture.

Barbie songs spark nostalgia, creating shared memories across generations.

Music reminds us of our shared humanity, transcending language and cultural barriers.

Tips for Discovering New Music

Explore Global Playlists: Platforms like Spotify and YouTube offer curated playlists featuring music from around the world.

Listen to Soundtracks: Movie and TV soundtracks often introduce listeners to hidden gems.

Follow Music Blogs: Stay updated on new releases and trends by reading music-focused blogs.

Collaborate with Friends: Share and exchange playlists to discover songs you might not have encountered on your own.

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Conclusion

The beauty of music lies in its ability to connect us, inspire us, and move us. From the sultry soundtracks of 50 Shades of Grey to the playful energy of Toba Toba, each song in this article offers a unique listening experience.

Take the time to explore these tracks and broaden your musical horizons. You’ll not only find new favorites but also gain a deeper appreciation for the universal power of music.

What’s a song that has connected with you deeply? Share your favorite tracks in the comments, and let’s keep the music conversation going!

[skyburger]

the official english cover of 99 luftballons makes me so mad (not that mad really just annoyed but) because they made the english replacement for "neunundneunzig luftballons", which they SAY IN THE SONG!!!, into "ninety-nine red balloons" WHICH DOESNT HAVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF SYLLABLES!!!! neun-und-neun-zig luft-bal-lons (7 syllables) vs. ninety-nine red balloons (6 syllables!!! not even close!!!) also why are the balloons red. are they all fucking red? 99 balloons in the same fucking color? why not in a variety of colors?

but like you and i in a little toy shop / buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got vs. hast du etwas zeit für mich? / dann singe ich ein lied für dich (do you have some time for me? then i'll sing a song for you) like which sounds better? which flows better? which has a nicer meaning? hint: it's not the english one!!!!!

ok im mostly kidding the rest of the song is a fine translation but like i still much prefer the german one i just think it sounds nicer, translation aside 😭😭 like look at the german lyrics (english translation to compare it to on there too) vs. the official english lyrics. like take a listen to the english ver vs the german ver like?!?! idk the german version flows better to me but maybe im crazy who knows