Rammstein - Angst - Old Guy Reaction

Rammstein Angst is the Eighth song of the Zeit Album. Super interesting song. I may have gotten the entire message wrong... but this is how I think. I turned it to analyzing humanity in their downfall of not trusting one another. It is my first time hearing the Album. I am trying to get familiar with the songs before I go to their concert next week. Since I have only heard around 8 songs from Rammstein, I have some cramming to do. I have to travel over 1,700 miles to see them on their stadium tour. It is going to be amazing.
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[@nobodynemoq]

So great, I was waiting for your reaction to Angst! 😁 One of my favourite songs from this album! I just ordered beautiful vinyl with this single 😍 You got it right - criticising the society, focused on media and internet, untrustful, full of anxiety... I love how they show that we listen to the mad men, spreading fear and anxiety through the media, and we cheerfully pay our own to build the prison for ourselves. As I see, you're going tomorrow! Have a nice flight! Hope you will be more than satisfied by Rammstein! 😎

[@michaelfinck7487]

I'm always like it very much when Old Guy also deals with the important lyrics of Rammstein every time.

[@passio-735]

I've always been faszinated by the ending - the image of the woman and child looking at the western world through their phones, watching people in the west watching them in an endless circle. The best thing about the internet is that we do not have to trust mere images any longer. We can talk to one another, enter into conversations that give a more realistic if singular view of different living conditions, believes, cultures, politics and so on. Sadly more and more politicians catch on to that and restrictions on internet access are becoming more common in all parts of the world. Looking at the world right now, there has never been a time [since the internet went global] were we needed it more.

[@michaelalexanderstrobl]

2023 Europe tour dates were published and old guy reacts to Angst. Can’t complain.

[@oliv3ru]

As a German I can say that with all the American references Rammstein is clearly talking about America. (Cheerleader, Clothes, Guns) These things are not common here. The cheerleaders can be the American government with the one evil spokesman which really could be a Trump reference. The government creating a society of fear, grabbing money, selling guns, only possible in America, plus feeding fear or angst through media and taking away rights. As from a Europe perspective America gives us angst.

[@tosa2522]

In an interview about the album's subject matter, Flake said Trump's appearances in public were also very present for the band.

[@LifeisFoo]

I find it interesting that in other reactions, for the Americans that watch it, whichever political side you lean towards, you see the other guy in the unhinged speaker. I personally agree that it more represents Trump. But then I've read other comments who are greatly convinced it's Biden. Either way, the US is so eff'ed

[@jbird4478]

I'm fairly certain it is indeed a reference to Trump, but the song is broader. The mother and child in the beginning and ending are clearly refugees, who also site surrounded by barbwire (perhaps as a result of the fear of the citizens). It is really about spreading and use of xenophobia by politicians, and perhaps Trump was the most obvious personification of that.

[@oldguyreactions]

Great conversation! As in any country there are 2 sides. I do believe that artists sing about topics in which lean on one side or the other. It is very difficult or even impossible to be neutral. Everyone has an opinion. America, in general, throughout the years has given more money and aid to the world. Men and Woman have bled and died for other nations. However, we have seen a shift in the last 70 years. We have seen a nation of no hardship, a nation of entitlement and a nation of selfishness. America will fall from within at some point. In cannot be stopped. The fighting will turn physical and one side will reestablish freedom. God help us all when that day comes. That collapse will destroy the world economy. We will all suffer. My prayer is that some of us can learn to love one another now, so that we can pick up the pieces of broken lives. We are meant to serve each other in love.

[@jbird4478]

@@oldguyreactions Not every country has two sides like the US. European countries in particular have numerous different political parties and movements. The division and polarization in the US is something most Europeans observe with increasing worry, without choosing sides per se.

[@derwolf9670]

I think Americans use the word Angst a bit differently: A feeling of insecurity, unhappiness...especially about personal problems (e.g. teen angst). In German it just means fear. But I'm sure Rammstein chose this word because it has different meanings in English and German. Greetings

[@Gallienkrueger1]

Thank you, I was wondering if there was a difference between the German and the Dutch version of 'angst'. Seems like there isn't then. :)

[@arnodobler1096]

The german word ANGST came into English through Sigmund Freud

[@llothar68]

Yes, Angst is not directed to something, it's global. While fear as a word can't be used without a target "fear of ..." thats why Angst was taken over into the english language. There was no word before describing this feeling of Angst

[@nathalieeamiramistydiva2016]

We are plugged into the system,who creates fear inside us.

[@neomimzyneomimzy5095]

The most important thing when he destroys the TV is, that the color is coming back. The screens (TV, PC, Mobile) can disconnect you from real life and they often show you things to worry about and your fear grows and everything looks and feels grey...

[@oldguyreactions]

Exactly! Perfectly said!

[@arnodobler1096]

want to say the same thx it´s f.cking genius

[@spring_in_paris]

Hello, dear. Man, this one of my absolute favorite songs off the album. And a relentless critique via our social media. Many think it's all about the USA. I do not believe that. At least not explicitly. Here, in Europe, we also have the media that make us afraid of foreigners, of strangers. Maybe not in intensity. And yes, you can definitely see parallels with the US. However, the USA is also used here to illustrate extremes. There is a saying here: "We don't want American conditions here".Typical American symbols (cheerleader, weapons) are used, but primarily to create strong impressions. In the credits, however, the band clearly alludes to a tiresome discussion that took place here a few years ago. they are sitting on the sofa and eating "chocolate foam kisses". You have to know that this candy was called something else until about 10-15 years ago. "moor head" or "Negro Kisses". Then you realized how out of line that was and changed the name. Backward-looking people think it's still ok to call the candy by its old name. The woman and child surrounded by barbed wire are the ones who are really in danger of life and limb. Regardless of whether they come from South or Central America or from Africa.

[@zanderalex2463]

Wow! Verry good reaction and interpretation!

[@MannyBrum]

Angst doesn't really have a different meaning in English because it really is the same word all around, though the perception of it might be different because of how it is translated. Let me explain. Angst was a term used in psychology borrowed from German mostly because of the translations of the work of Kirkegaard and Freud as Angst meant a feeling of anxiety in both German and Danish, so it was used in English to mean the same thing. In fact, angst in English translates to Angst in German. In German there are two words for fear, Angst and Furcht. Angst is a feeling of general anxiety or worry, while Furcht is used more like the English word fear as a noun and it has a verb form as well. Furcht is more like a fear of an imminent threat while Angst is anxiety or worry about something, in other words. The reason why Angst can also translate to fear and not just anxiety/angst is because in English fear can also be used to describe anxiety/angst. For instance in English if you say "I fear to look at the results of my exam" you are not actually in fear like the way you might fear a snake that is coming towards you, but it's an anxiety or worry. This is also why in German you say "ich habe Angst" and though it is translated "I'm afraid" it literally means "I have anxiety/worry/apprehension", because in English most people say "I am afraid" to describe that feeling. It's all a matter of fear being a more common expression in English than anxiety/angst. You generally only hear anxiety/angst in English if it's in a psychological context like talking about someone's mindset. Rammstein mostly uses Angst in their lyrics, though in Sonne at least they use fürchten (to fear/dread).

[@CavHDeu]

I love that David Lynch feeling in the credits ❤️‍🔥

[@Elektrokobold]

Hi, "schwarzer Mann" has different meanings in german: 1. black man and 2. boogie man. Rammstein plays with the meanings and thus also points to the refugee problem in the worrld (beginning and end of the video). Greetings from Germany... Thomas

[@Elektrokobold]

...and above all, Rammstein wants to say: think for yourself and listen less to the media

[@passio-735]

In the original child's play "Schwarzer Mann", the "black man" was most likely a representation of death through the black plague. It's interesting how the conception of this has changed over time. When children during times of mass immigration in the 20th century played the play they immediately thought of African immigrants and that's an image that exists in many people's minds till today. No on in the west is afraid of the black plague anymore but through media and internalised [latent] racism many people fear strangers coming in their countries. I've read a lot of comments under reaction videos about this and there seems to be a division in Germany were people from some parts who played the game as children thought about Africans and others thought about the boogie man. I think Rammstein play with all these images here [think of corona as the equivalent of the plague].

[@LifeisFoo]

I just had a thought, after having watched the video many, many times: are the mother and child surrounded by barbed wire to protect them from others? Or to more contain and imprison them?

[@stephenmiller195]

Awesome man, thanks 🙏

[@CavHDeu]

The translation is incorrect. In german it's a double meaning including the boogieman but also the black man.

[@SeniorSkipDay1337]

intresstign to see as he smacks the TV, color comes back, a hint to don´t believe all u see on tv ( news, ect ) and your life will be more colorfull and happy

[@andreagruber5813]

That is, why I banned my TV already in 2014. Everybody thought and thinks I am crazy. Well, whatever. It "gives" me nothing, so why keeping it? I have enough with my laptop, the most important things I "catch through this" and the rest is not for me. I also have no Netflix and all that shi.... Seems like, that most people are bored, when they do not have this distraction, for all because you might get "scared" with self reflection and nature. 😝

[@passio-735]

I loved that as well. I think it's a hint that what you see on TV isn't real [it doesn't represent reality as it is but through a lens and directed by people with different intentions. By doing so in black and white that message comes across visually without the need of explanation]

[@evaetterer6000]

Angst means in english fear ! Greatings and love from germany ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@jeffschreifels8651]

Saw their show last Saturday in Minneapolis. Fantastic show. I'm not really a fan. I don't dislike them at all, just don't follow them but I wouldn't miss the concert. If anyone is in the fence about going, just go!

[@oldguyreactions]

I leave at 5am tomorrow on a plane to New York. Seeing them Tuesday!

[@jeffschreifels8651]

@@oldguyreactions have fun!

[@meb96186]

@@oldguyreactions I'm seeing them next Friday - can't wait!

[@Kabacheg]

you know what im gonna say...WHERE SUUUBS. Anyway, love your reactions.........

[@pupzemli9232]

Don't need subs. It's just steel attention from video

[@timjobo6062]

I am in *VORFREUDE so much to here the Song with you togther... and I konw now that when ADIEU comes, sadnes will come to me....

[@jessijames3256]

Ah, yes - Adieu is a great song - love it!!

[@emmagates7395]

I have watched a your Rammstein reactions, love them all. Can i suggest you react to Miracle of Sound Valhalla Calling🤘🤞

[@luciarehakova2481]

I missed your wife here…she is great with her Rammstein reactions

[@brunodreher9965]

You can count really good friends on your own five fingers !! :)

[@Peter_Cetera]

A very catching song

[@arnodobler1096]

yeah at the end life and peace come back and friends together

[@valentin4649]

Please react of Rammstein "Du Hast" live in Paris its amasing, france audience singing in german

[@annaricci4686]

Rammstein 🔝🔥❤

[@trjberg]

This is obvious: 1. It's main theme is Fear Mongering. 2. The opening scene with the two black people sitting in sand surrounded by barbed wire says it's a refugee camp in northern Africa. Which means it directed towards Europeans. Of course the main theme is applicable for americans also. 3. The song text is based on an old childrens game/tale about "the black man" which in english is "the bogeyman". A figure to be feared. But of course it's also about black people etc. 4. The screens and red wires represent channels of propaganda.

[@Sat-Man-Alpha]

In German we have two words: "Angst" which is purely emotional an deeply programed in our DNA...and there is "Furcht" which is an intellectual concept that we have developed with civilisation over 10 000s of years......

[@Kabacheg]

you do not me, yes. BUT we do need subs

[@james1909]

i m afraid of the orange man..

[@Norbert1819]

Angst = fear

[@barbaramorcinczyk7169]

🤟❤️

[@grafbig]

Really enjoy the zeit album reaction 😁 Angst = Fear

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

..in german, basicly it is "fear"..

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

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[@user-cu9kv5ko7z]

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[@estefaniamartinez7433]

React to Backstreet boys please ♥️