Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: party
Song Meaning of “Arsch im Sand – Live Version 2011” by Lollies
This powerful rock ballad from German punk band Lollies speaks to the enormity of the unknown and the courage required to face it. The opening lyrics, “Oh, mein Gott, der hier steht, sieht den Arsch im Sand” (“Oh, my God, the one standing here sees an ass in the sand”), suggests a person in an unfamiliar and potentially dangerous situation. The speaker identifies with this mythical figure, recognizing the fear it feels and the courage still required to take action.
The metaphor of the sand further emphasizes the feeling of insignificance in the face of uncertainty. In the chorus, the refrain “Ich muss weitergehen, ja, ich muss weitergehen” (“I have to keep going, yes, I have to keep going”) places a kind of paradoxical emphasis on the importance of not backing down. No matter what lies ahead, the speaker knows that they must have the courage to keep going and face the unknown.
The song has a dark, defiant tone as the speaker shows their resolve in the face of uncertainty. From the relentless guitar riffs to the singer’s passionate cries of “Ich weiß was ich will, und ich tu es jetzt” (“I know what I want, and I’m doing it now”), the song is a call to gather strength and push forward in spite of all the fears and challenges life may throw our way.