Haifisch Lyrics in English Rammstein

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Haifisch by Rammstein from German to English.

We stick together

We put up with each other

We stand by each other

Nobody stops us

We stay true to you

We hold on to it

And keep our rules

If we're allowed rules

And the shark has tears

And they run down its face

But the shark lives in water

So nobody sees the tears

We keep the tempo

We keep our word

If someone can't keep up

Then we stop right away

We keep our eyes open

We hold each other's arms

Six hearts that burn

The fire keeps you warm

And the shark has tears

And they run down its face

But the shark lives in water

So nobody sees the tears

In the depths it's lonely

And many a tear flows

And that's why the water

In the seas is salty

You can think of us

Whatever you want

We keep ourselves unharmed

We never stay still

And the shark has tears

And they run down its face

But the shark lives in water

So nobody sees the tears

In the depths it's lonely

And many a tear flows

And that's why the water

In the seas is salty

And the shark has tears

And they run down its face

But the shark lives in water

So nobody sees the tears

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SONG MEANING

Rammstein’s “Haifisch” dives into the ocean to show that even the biggest predator has a tender side. The lyrics keep circling back to “Wir halten …” — we stick together, keep our word, hold the tempo — painting a picture of unbreakable unity. At the same time, the fearsome shark is secretly crying, yet nobody notices because the tears dissolve in the water. This ironic twist turns the animal into a symbol for the band itself: powerful on the surface, vulnerable underneath, and determined to follow its own rules no matter what outsiders think.

The song splashes dark humor around a deeper message. Loneliness lurks in the depths, and the shark’s invisible tears are jokingly blamed for why the seas are salty. Still, the chorus roars with confidence. Six burning hearts — the band members — promise to keep listeners warm while surging forward without pause. “Haifisch” is an anthem of loyalty, hidden emotions, and unstoppable momentum, reminding us that strength and sensitivity can swim in the same waters.

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Rammstein Haifisch Lyrics