Schwarzer Strand Lyrics in English by Saltatio Mortis, Faun
Ewigkeit translates to "eternity" or "foreverness". It's a profound and evocative word that carries significant weight, especially in a song with themes of finality and transition.
In "Schwarzer Strand," the word appears in the line "Und man für die Ewigkeit mit den Wellen fließt" (And one flows with the waves for eternity). It beautifully captures the idea of a timeless, unending journey or state, suggesting a deep, almost spiritual connection to the sea and the unknown that lies beyond.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to let go of everything? Saltatio Mortis, with a little help from Faun, explores this feeling in "Schwarzer Strand" (Black Beach). It's a song that really makes you think about endings and new beginnings, even if they're a bit melancholic.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone standing at a harbor, holding onto a bundle of everything important, ready to leave. They ask, "Sag mir, wie es ist / Wenn man seine Augen schließt / Und man für die Ewigkeit / Mit den Wellen fließt" (Tell me what it's like / When you close your eyes / And for eternity / You flow with the waves). It's a powerful image of surrender and becoming one with something larger. There's also this sense of regret, saying "Ich wollte dich nicht kennen / Wollt nicht wissen, wer du bist" (I didn't want to know you / Didn't want to know who you are), as if a connection made it harder to leave. The song ends with the person stepping into the sea, leaving behind a "verbranntes Land" (burned land) and the black beach, ready to be carried away "als eine Handvoll Asche / Mit dem Wind zu wehen" (as a handful of ash / To blow with the wind). It's a beautiful and a little bit sad reflection on moving on.
