Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: german
Song Meaning of “Mordballaden” by Der W
Mordballaden tells the story of a tragic event in which the protagonist has been driven to the brink of insanity. The song depicts a man who is so consumed with grief, rage, and despair that he finds himself capable of the most heinous of acts. He murders an unsuspecting individual for reasons that are never fully understood. As the song progresses, we hear how the man becomes haunted by his deeds and finds himself unable to escape the guilt that overwhelms him. Even as he attempts to maintain his life, he is tormented by thoughts of his unforgivable crime. In the end, the man’s fate is a tragic one, as he is sent to prison and lives out the remainder of his days edging closer and closer to death. Mordballaden is a warning of the power of anger and what it can ultimately do to a person if they let it consume them. In its darkest form, it reminds us of the potentially fatal consequences our unchecked emotions can potentially have.