Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: opera
Song Meaning of “Siegfried / Dritter Aufzug: “Das ist kein Mann!”” by Richard Wagner
This aria speaks to the plight of the hero, Siegfried, as he journeys through the depths of a Dragon’s lair. In his quest for redemption, Siegfried faces an insurmountable task: to exact revenge from a powerful Dragon only by daring to penetrate its lair and confront the true darkness and dangers that lay in wait.
The aria, “Das ist kein Mann!” (“This is not a man!”) is sung by Siegfried as he comes face-to-face with the Dragon. Grave and foreboding chords fill the air with dramatic tension as he stands before a power greater than himself. Sinister is the roar of the Dragon as Siegfried recognized that he is not standing before a man, but a creature of immense power and strength. With his heart pounding in his chest, Siegfried musters up the courage to stand in the face of terror and use his strength to wrestle away the Dragon’s Hoard.
The lyrical content of the aria emphasizes the fact that Siegfried’s battle is not with a mere man, but with a powerful and dangerous force. With his boldness and determination, Siegfried courageously faces down the Dragon in a heroic attempt to restore justice and peace to his kingdom. The power of his unconquerable spirit is a testament to the strength of human courage and perseverance.