Untergang literally translates to "downfall" or "demise". It's a dramatic and impactful word that immediately grabs attention.
In the context of "Ewigkeit", the song opens with the line "Auf einen lauten Untergang" (For a loud downfall), setting a powerful and somewhat apocalyptic tone. It's not just any ending, but a significant and anticipated one, making it a compelling word to feature.
Have you ever been waiting for something big to happen, only to be disappointed? In "Ewigkeit," the singer talks about waiting their whole life for a big, loud apocalypse that prophets predicted, but "Nichts von all dem ist passiert" (None of all that has happened). Instead of some grand ending, the world just continues with its usual storms and earthquakes. The song suggests that if there's a curse on the world, it's one we created ourselves, one that "hält uns klein, zeigt falsche Grenzen" (keeps us small, shows false boundaries).
This isn't a song about giving up, though. It's a powerful call to action! The chorus declares that "Nichts ist für die Ewigkeit" (Nothing is for eternity) and asks, "Wer fürchtet sich vor Dunkelheit" (Who is afraid of darkness?). The singer rejects old ideas and promises, deciding it's time to fight back against the things that hold us back. It's a rebellious anthem about taking control and realizing that, in the end, "Nichts hält uns auf" (Nothing stops us).