Herbert wrote this song after his wife and his brother passed away within only 5 days. How much pain can a person bear? What kind of powerfull result came out of this. This song is an absolute topclass masterpiece of german poetry. I never expected, that by any chance it is possible to translate, but they did great (although it is impossible to transport all the of it by 100%.)
There were about 60.000 people in the arena. It was his first tour after three and a half years of grief and finding a way to raise his two kids. The fans tried to carry him through the concerts. Don't get me wrong and watch other videos of this concert (many are on youtube): He was all in all in a very good mood and this concert was one of the biggest parties he ever had on stage. Until today everyone hangs on his lips everytime he sings this song at a live concert. He is 67 years today and still loves to do big concerts.
I´m a metal/punk head here in Gemany since the 80`s. But Herbert Grönemeyer? He is in the top 3 of german singing artists here all time. This song? One of the most emotional ever! Thank you, Herbert, you are a legend here!
I feel the same way. Herbert Grönemeyer may not be Germany's greatest singer, but he is one of the greatest songwriters. And you believe every single word and every emotion.
100 percent agreed. Sing better than Udo, worse than Maffay, but boy is he simply a poet, and can awaken more imagination and tell stories with two half-sentences full of nasal innuendos than Nina Hagen has put on the sheet music in her entire career. He has brought generations of very different Germans, in good times and bad, to feel and process the same music, regardless of all differences. Basically he should write metal, but that's probably asking too much ;)
Ganz tolle Reaktion. Eure bedachte umsichtige Aufarbeitung dieses Liedes zeigt was für intelligente und weise Menschen ihr seid. Und wie viel emotionales Mitgefühl in euch steckt. Danke.
To avoid the German paparazzis Herbert and Anna moved to London the last years of her life. Grieving both wife and brother at the same time was so hard, sad and difficult for him that it was absurd (his own words). He took care of their children who lost their mom at the tender age of 9 and 11 I guess. He did hiis best to balance being a dad, being a superstar and in grief for a long time. Finally his daughter said "Daddy can you please sing again?" And out came the album Mensch with this song and the Title song. Amongst the most beautiful songs from Europe ever.
I can not listen to this without tearing up. 20 years later (having been there in this arena at the time) and it still moves me so so much. Love is what unites us and we all felt it and feel it in this song
I have to disagree with the first part. He is emotive and his songs are emotional, his texts rarely rhyme but I can agree that they are poetry. But a storyteller, I do not see that at all.
Thank you so much for your great reaction for this wonderful song by a beautiful human being. And thank you so much for your great emotional words. With love from the Netherlands
@@cincu4168 yes. The face of reality. And he stood true to his principles. He said, the more we stay disciplined, the earlier we will See each other again in concerts. And he was right.
forever the best, and most succesful and important german singer. in the 90s when i was a teenager i was so a huge fan of him. and this song later about his wife is so moving. i cry mostly
Herbert Grönemeyer 's Drummer Armin Rühl, was once my Teacher, showed me how to play Drums.He lived with his Parents just arround the Corner in the Village, where I lived, too. It was in the 70's.
We owe it to his daughter, who was nine years old at the time, that he is back on stage. "Daddy, you promise me you won't stop singing." And then Grönemeyer comes on with this awesome song.
You will never understand what he is expressing if you are not a native German speaker knowing all the small differences etc. Herbert.... Das ist deine "Freiheit". 🙏
Herbert's first album was released in 1979 - and he got better with every release. His lyrics are pure poetry. I mean, read this Song! and he has so many more of these gem's. One of our greatest Singers in Germany.
You absolutely need to react to the following song, especially the crowd after the song, it's the singlemost amazing thing any artist can ever experience, giving him the "it's all worth it" feeling, please don't miss out on that. the song is the tour Titlesong Mensch. i can't stress enough just how great this audience is, especially after everything he went through before.
By the way Herbert played a young soldier in the movie „The boat“ many years ago. And he is the best germanspeaking singer. One of the best german movies ever.
Herbies full name is "Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer" :) He is the second best selling artist - after Ed Sheeran - of this time in Germany with 19 million sold copies. Herbert started making music in 1974 and is still active - his last record was released in 2023 (reached no2 in the german charts). He earned in total 58 gold record- and 67 platin record-awards. He has a long list of great songs! I prefer the "faster" songs! ^^+gg :)
Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer ist der beste, großartigste und vielleicht wenig-EXTREM-gut-singendste Künstler in Deutschland. Viele meckern, weil er so singt, wie er singt, weil er nicht tanzen können soll. Bullshit: er ist ein Geschenk, ein Genie, eine Gabe. Ich bin mit ihm seit 1985 und finde ihn unfassbar grandios!
Seine Lieder sind toll, aber bei vielen ist es mir lieber , wenn jemand anders eine Cover- Version macht und den Text dann nicht zerhackt. Hier ist das Singen in Ordnung.
My best friend and me were on a car ride to some family birthday thing, think it was her grandma. We were listening to old songs from the 90's and early 2000's for fun and cringe moments. Then this came up and we went silent. She then just looked at me and said: "This man must have loved her so much." and we both started crying like there's no tomorrow. The song hits even harder as a native speaker. It's just raw emotion. Edit: Watched till the end and cried again.
In 1982 he wrote one of the most intelligent and beautiful love songs ever for his then girlfriend Anna. So she will be remebered in 2 wonderful songs. The Song from 1982 is also called Anna
The best was yet to come if you listen to tbe following minutes. Ihis audience gives him a wonderful gesture of love. Look at the finish of the video. It is worth jt.
Herbert Grönemeyer is one of my favorite German artists. Just last year I got to watch him live, he did a three hour show (he is almost 70!), the sold out arena was filled with joy it was such an amazing experience!
his wife and brother died the same week the same year. The heartbreak he felt was so massive that it was reaching absurd levels. Guess his two kids was almost all he lived for a few years the thing that saved him.
Don't know if somebody told You that he is not only the most popular singer/songwriter of Germany - he was also a great actor... I'm sure You know the big movie "The Boat" " Das Boot" in which he playd one of the main characters...
Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer accompanied me since 1982, when I was a small child. He is the best German singer, so emotional, politically clear and mumbles his way through the world wonderfully. LOVE
Thx for this Recap, like always, you initially know that it wasnt to Focus on the Singing Quality, but on the Vibe and the Lyrics. Herbet did get quite some negative Reactions back Then. Mainly from so called Music Critics and some other otther Ppl voicing in the Printmedias that he, the Bard who always raises his Finger and Point out Social Problems did bring an Album about his personal Losts and Grieve for mostly monetary Reasons and on Top that it werent done in Germany but in London where he lives back then. We as Fans silcened it, as its the second best selling Album in Germany since today and the Single Der Weg skybusted the Same back then. Stay healthy!
I dont know how I can deal with those reactions. It is the best love song ever in my opinion. I also cant feel how it is to have a wife on my side, because I am lonely. But if I would have, I would kiss her with every passion I have when the song is finished. I couldnt just sit there and listen and and comment. Just understand what he try to say: one short life and be lucky to have a beautiful partner on your side. No one can better understand this who has no one. Let the feeling flow...
Roughly four months ago my mother passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was a huge fan of Herbert Grönemeier and this song was played on her funeral.
the passage of Midnightsummer and the Golden Balkony,... - His Wife was a Actress, and loved Shakesspeer. i truly wanna say that Herbert is on a other Level with his Lyric, its cutting deeper than 99% of our Time. - Hes writing so many Songs for so many Musicians. I just wanna say, for me Pers. i put him on the own class with, lyric, Emotion, and Feeling and all the other stuff, like the Beatles.
Herbert lost his wife and his brother in one week. He wrote this song in 5 Days and i think every word is from his Heard. This song is a Masterpiece of poetry. I think that can be one reason why germany are named the country of poetrys and writers. Greetings from Germany and Enjoy your feelings. Let it happen.
He lost wife and brother in the same week .... This Song call you alllll of his heart !
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Herbert Grönemeyer's song "Der Weg" is a deeply emotional reflection on the loss of his wife, Anna Henkel-Grönemeyer. The song is filled with grief and longing, but it also shows how Grönemeyer processes his pain and finds solace in the memories of their time together. The song opens with a haunting sense of despair: “I can’t see anymore, I no longer trust my eyes.” This is a powerful metaphor for the emotional shock and confusion that comes with losing someone close. Life seems to lose its clarity, and even reality feels questionable. Grönemeyer expresses the internal numbness and struggle to regain a sense of meaning. The line “Emotions have twisted” reinforces this idea: things that once felt clear and stable are now distorted and incomprehensible. As the song progresses, Grönemeyer portrays the internal conflict that often accompanies grief. The line “I am too weary to give up” captures the exhaustion of continuing, yet at the same time, he doesn’t have the strength to completely surrender. It’s a state of enduring pain, where moving forward feels almost impossible, but giving up isn’t an option either: “It would be too soon because there’s always something left.” A particularly poignant part of the song is the recollection of the love and partnership that Grönemeyer and his wife shared. The line “We were sworn, would have died for each other” is a testament to their profound bond. It conveys a sense of soul connection and complete trust - a love so deep that they would have done anything for one another. This statement highlights the intensity of their relationship, making the loss all the more painful. The comparison of life to a “wild ride” is a poetic image that speaks to the unpredictability and speed of life. A wild ride is difficult to control, symbolizing how events spiral out of control and how fate seems unstoppable. In this context, Grönemeyer emphasizes that “nothing was too late,” meaning that they had no unfulfilled dreams together, but “much was too soon” - their time was abruptly and painfully cut short. This is the most heartbreaking part of the song: the acknowledgment that death came before their journey together could be completed. Though the song is deeply rooted in grief and sorrow, it doesn’t end in complete hopelessness. Grönemeyer leaves space for the possibility that life can continue despite the loss: “because there’s always something left.” This line suggests that despite everything, there are still ways to carry on, and that even though the person is gone, their memory and the love shared can become a source of strength. Overall, the song strikes a balance between profound grief and the realization that memories of the loved one remain alive, helping to continue life’s journey - though it will never be the same. Grönemeyer powerfully conveys that grief is a long, enduring process, but love and memories can serve as comforting anchors in the darkest of times.
This is dedicated to his wife, who died too early. You can also look at it as post-processing grief. Herbert Grönemeyer began his career as an actor in “das Boot” and later became a singer.
@@WernerPay-ft3qg I don't know how big his family is. But we also know that there was a Grönemeyer who published medical books for the population. This one was a doctor.
If ever there has been a love song, that‘s it. I remember still the Moment I heardt it first, some morning in 2003, on my way to work, can‘t stop crying… it‘s about his wife, died 1997? 1998 because of cancer,
I just love Herberts Songs. Alternate translation. More accurate imop: I can no longer see, No longer trust my eyes, Barely believe, Feelings have turned around. I'm too weary To give up, And it's too soon Because something always works out. We were conspirators, Would have died for each other, Bent the rain, Borrowed trust, We tried To turn around in free fall, Nothing was too late, But many things were too early. We pushed through All the tides, Got lost, Desperately loving each other, We lied about the truth As best as we could, It was a piece of heaven That you exist. You flooded every room With sunlight, Turned every frustration Into its opposite, Nordically noble, Your gentle kindness, Your indomitable pride, Life is not fair. Danced the movie In a silver room, Marvelled at eternity From the golden balcony, Hopelessly sunken, intoxicated, And everything was allowed, Together in fast motion, Midsummer night's dream. You flooded every room With sunlight, Turned every frustration Into its opposite, Nordically noble, Your gentle kindness, Your indomitable pride, Life is not fair. Your confident gait, Your true poems, Your cheerful dignity, Your unshakeable skill, You faced fate Head-on, Never betrayed Your plan for happiness, Your plan for happiness. I'm not going anywhere, Extended my stay, New time journey, Open world, I have you safe In my soul, I carry you with me Until the curtain falls, I carry you with me Until the curtain falls.
Der Weg, englisch Lyrik The way Click to see the original lyrics (German) I can't see anymore, I put no trust in my eyes anymore, can hardly believe anymore - feelings have turned around. I'm much too lazy to give up. Would be too early anyway, because something always works out. We were conspired, would have died for each other, bowed the rain, lent each other trust. We tried to reverse, full speed down hill. Nothing was too late, but a lot too early. We pushed each other through all the tides, we frittered, loved each other desperately. We lied about the truth as good as possible. It was a piece of heaven that you were there. CHORUS You flooded every room with sunshine, converted every displeasure into its opposite. Nordic noble - your gentle kindness, your irrepressible proudness... Life is not fair. Danced the movie in a silver room, admired infinity from the golden balcony. Hopelessly sunk, drunk and everything was permitted. Together in time lapse. Midsummernight's dream. CHORUS You flooded every room with sunshine, converted every displeasure into its opposite. Nordic noble - your gentle kindness, your irrepressible proudness... Life is not fair. Your confident pace, your true poems, your bright dignity, your unshakeable aptitude. You made head against destiny. Never revealed your idea of happiness, your idea of happiness. I don't go away, I extended my term. New time travel, open world. I have you safely in my soul. I'll carry you with me until the curtain falls. I'll carry you with me until the curtain falls.
Wiki: Nachdem am 1. November 1998 sein Bruder und am 5. November 1998 seine Ehefrau, Anna Henkel-Grönemeyer, innerhalb weniger Tage gestorben waren, nahm sich Grönemeyer eine längere Auszeit. Innerhalb dieser Auszeit schrieb er an seinem elften Album, das er selbst als eine Hilfe bei der Trauerverarbeitung beschreibt. Die Single Der Weg widmete er seiner Frau, die an den Folgen ihrer Brustkrebserkrankung starb.[1] Grönemeyer schrieb das Lied selbst, produziert wurde es von Grönemeyer und dem Musikproduzenten Alex Silva.
This wasn't the worst translation, but he's too poetic to be translated. I would have to record a whole video just to explain what stff like "hast den Regen gebogen" actually means.
Please make a reaction video to "Andreas Kümmert". He was very polarizing in Germany. He could have been one of the greatest. First he won the voice and then he won the sec preliminary decision for Germany. But he didn't accept the victory live in front of the cameras. The whole of Germany talked about nothing else for days. What a talent.
I think if you want to react to some "non gangster" german rap/soul that makes you teary eyed watch this: "Max Herre - 1ste Liebe (MTV Unplugged) ft. Joy Denalane". Great arrangement, like really GREAT musically even if you don't understand the lyrics and know the backstory and if you do... it's really touching. Like, I watch it about every half a year and still get goosebumps. The condensed backstory is the two of them Max and Joy were lovers and pretty well known musical group in the late 90s early 2000s, they have children, brokeup and now are still friends and look back at their relationship. Joy Denalane might be the best german female vocalist out there, atleast in the soul genre.
hey that was a great reaction again. Can you make a reaction to Reinhard Mey - Nein meine Söhne geb ich nicht ? It's an timeless anti-war song and touches so many hearts
Hey guys, germany here. Maybe you react the Song "Mensch" from the same album (Mensch/ human) like Der Weg. Mensch was sold over 500.000 copies as single in germany in the release year 2002. Really cool Song, a bit more speedy as Der Weg.
Yes from the same concert. But not the clip that is about 7 minutes long it has to be the clip that is 9 minutes long. The audience after Mensch and this song sung just before Mensch are epic.
Watch also männer (men) from Herbert. Also Form the Same Tour with subtilea. Herbert releases it 1984 i think and the Song is still popular. Its a more Pop Rock Party Song.
One of a New song think from him too for peace against war you must watch Tool its a short Metall part in it too, the Song wich i mean is from "Karl May & friends" and calls something like "i will not give my sons" or anything like that.(Sry cant translate it in english so good the name of the song) ^^
If u like This u have to check out "Deine Lakaien", they call their music "german avangard pop", try "Reeincarnation", "Love me to the End" or "Second Sun" , and beleave if u will find some stuff of their acoustic tour, will bring u to next level
Please react to "Nur zu Besuch" by "Die Toten Hosen", written by the singer after the death of his mother. The - wonderful - official video has matching images, but only German subtitles. Nevertheless, there is also a video with English subtitles.
Ok, so I think besides Rammstein as a band, Grönemeyer is probably the best German single musician and I love his songs to pieces. But I don't think you can get it with translations only. He is not the best singer by a far shot, but he is a unique singer (which you only realize when you understand german) and his lyrics are on a scale from heartwrenching to exhilerating when you understand them. Maybe I am wrong and you can really enjoy him translated, do tell. If you are interested in more I will look forward to your reactions, but I am still not sure how good they would work.
Yes it is. But I'm not sure if there's a good translation of it and a little intro to explaining it a little bit. You almost need to understand German to really appreciate it as it should be.
@@tinisunblue Yes I know. But somehow all the English versions loses something. Even though I know about his Banana-English is the original language for all his songs still the German is superior in every single time. The staccato makes rock songs better, the Ruhr-area accent makes him so soft and he is so poetic.
@@tinisunblue I can understand that Bochum is horrible in English. It needs to be patriotic and therefore in German. Was Soll Das and Vollmond is so strange in English. One feels like Google has translated it (Was Soll Das) the other one (Vollmond) loses all the Syncopation that the drums and the lyrics go through especially in the leading up to the choruses.
maybe some other important german songwriter.the theme is allways up to date as long there is war on this planet . Nein, meine Söhne geb' ich nicht - REINHARD MEY & FREUNDE
Herbert lost his wife and brother the same week! You may understand the importance of this song! I can only imagine the pain he felt.
Bad people deserve Bad Things, and he is absolute Trash
everyone felt with him
Exacly this is very painfull
Herbert wrote this song after his wife and his brother passed away within only 5 days. How much pain can a person bear? What kind of powerfull result came out of this. This song is an absolute topclass masterpiece of german poetry. I never expected, that by any chance it is possible to translate, but they did great (although it is impossible to transport all the of it by 100%.)
But he wrote the song 4 years later.
@@WirHyperboreerWriting and Release isnt the same thing.
There were about 60.000 people in the arena. It was his first tour after three and a half years of grief and finding a way to raise his two kids. The fans tried to carry him through the concerts. Don't get me wrong and watch other videos of this concert (many are on youtube): He was all in all in a very good mood and this concert was one of the biggest parties he ever had on stage. Until today everyone hangs on his lips everytime he sings this song at a live concert. He is 67 years today and still loves to do big concerts.
I´m a metal/punk head here in Gemany since the 80`s. But Herbert Grönemeyer? He is in the top 3 of german singing artists here all time. This song? One of the most emotional ever! Thank you, Herbert, you are a legend here!
I feel the same way. Herbert Grönemeyer may not be Germany's greatest singer, but he is one of the greatest songwriters. And you believe every single word and every emotion.
100 percent agreed. Sing better than Udo, worse than Maffay, but boy is he simply a poet, and can awaken more imagination and tell stories with two half-sentences full of nasal innuendos than Nina Hagen has put on the sheet music in her entire career. He has brought generations of very different Germans, in good times and bad, to feel and process the same music, regardless of all differences. Basically he should write metal, but that's probably asking too much ;)
Oi punk from germany her i love his songs and i get very emotional from his songs
Herbert einer der Allergrößten die wir hier haben. Legende
Herbert einer der Allergrößten die wir hier haben. Legende
Ganz tolle Reaktion. Eure bedachte umsichtige Aufarbeitung dieses Liedes zeigt was für intelligente und weise Menschen ihr seid. Und wie viel emotionales Mitgefühl in euch steckt. Danke.
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Dieser refugees welcome bastard verdient jeden Verlust. Ich hoffe seine Söhne kommen auch noch dran
To avoid the German paparazzis Herbert and Anna moved to London the last years of her life. Grieving both wife and brother at the same time was so hard, sad and difficult for him that it was absurd (his own words). He took care of their children who lost their mom at the tender age of 9 and 11 I guess. He did hiis best to balance being a dad, being a superstar and in grief for a long time. Finally his daughter said "Daddy can you please sing again?" And out came the album Mensch with this song and the Title song. Amongst the most beautiful songs from Europe ever.
What you have seen was a man painting a picture of his feelings and pain with words into your minds to honour his beloved ones.
Legendary.
I can not listen to this without tearing up. 20 years later (having been there in this arena at the time) and it still moves me so so much.
Love is what unites us and we all felt it and feel it in this song
Ein ganz besonderer Song den jeder nachempfinden kann.
A very special song that everyone can relate to.
Herbert lost his brother on 1st of November 1998 and 5 days later his wife.
Ich muss immer weinen wenn ich das Lied höre.
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ist okay😢😢😢 Zeigt das ihr Herz habt❤❤❤
For me, this song is the most beautiful love song, although the sadest too.
He is a true storyteller. The lyrics of his songs are poetry.
I have to disagree with the first part. He is emotive and his songs are emotional, his texts rarely rhyme but I can agree that they are poetry. But a storyteller, I do not see that at all.
Thank you so much for your great reaction for this wonderful song by a beautiful human being. And thank you so much for your great emotional words. With love from the Netherlands
He really seems like one of the most loveable guys ever. Really a light shining soul. Like if you ever have a friend like him you will be so lucky.
in times of covid he showed his real face... @@Goddybag4Lee
@@cincu4168 yes. The face of reality. And he stood true to his principles. He said, the more we stay disciplined, the earlier we will See each other again in concerts. And he was right.
I was there about 20 years ago. It was unbelievable emotional and the applaus for this Song lasts for about quarter an hour.
Ich war ebenfalls da. Die Stimmung damals war unfassbar schön und berührend.
It’s so sweet and endearing that you did this, much ❤ from Hamburg in Germany
he is also an actor and played in "das boot"
forever the best, and most succesful and important german singer. in the 90s when i was a teenager i was so a huge fan of him. and this song later about his wife is so moving. i cry mostly
Dieses Lied geht unter die Haut 😢
danke für die respektvolle Reaction für dieses wunderbares Lied
Great reaction and reflection, guys -- thank you so much.
Me as a rock/metal girl, love this song so much
Herbert Grönemeyer 's Drummer Armin Rühl, was once my Teacher, showed me how to play Drums.He lived with his Parents just arround the Corner in the Village, where I lived, too. It was in the 70's.
How cool. Armin is so good.
Armin is a really nice guy.
We owe it to his daughter, who was nine years old at the time, that he is back on stage. "Daddy, you promise me you won't stop singing." And then Grönemeyer comes on with this awesome song.
Herbert is a poet and I really feel his grief, because that might be how my wife feels if I ever give up… So never give up
You will never understand what he is expressing if you are not a native German speaker knowing all the small differences etc.
Herbert.... Das ist deine "Freiheit". 🙏
Herbert's first album was released in 1979 - and he got better with every release. His lyrics are pure poetry. I mean, read this Song! and he has so many more of these gem's. One of our greatest Singers in Germany.
It's such a beautiful Song!
You absolutely need to react to the following song, especially the crowd after the song, it's the singlemost amazing thing any artist can ever experience, giving him the "it's all worth it" feeling, please don't miss out on that. the song is the tour Titlesong Mensch. i can't stress enough just how great this audience is, especially after everything he went through before.
Yes, and it has to be the 9 minutes long clip, not the 7 minutes clip.
By the way Herbert played a young soldier in the movie „The boat“ many years ago. And he is the best germanspeaking singer. One of the best german movies ever.
Amazing REACTION to an amazing SONG... ❤❤❤ Greetings from GERMANY...
Herbies full name is "Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer" :) He is the second best selling artist - after Ed Sheeran - of this time in Germany with 19 million sold copies.
Herbert started making music in 1974 and is still active - his last record was released in 2023 (reached no2 in the german charts). He earned in total 58 gold record- and 67 platin record-awards. He has a long list of great songs! I prefer the "faster" songs! ^^+gg :)
Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer ist der beste, großartigste und vielleicht wenig-EXTREM-gut-singendste Künstler in Deutschland. Viele meckern, weil er so singt, wie er singt, weil er nicht tanzen können soll. Bullshit: er ist ein Geschenk, ein Genie, eine Gabe. Ich bin mit ihm seit 1985 und finde ihn unfassbar grandios!
Ich sag Dir lieber nicht, was dieser Mensch für mich ist!!!
Naja, Dein/ Ihr Mann kanns schomma nicht sein. Herbert ist ja liiert, ni mit Dir/ Ihnen. 🙂@@thomasstone9959
Seine Lieder sind toll, aber bei vielen ist es mir lieber , wenn jemand anders eine Cover- Version macht und den Text dann nicht zerhackt. Hier ist das Singen in Ordnung.
Oh Guys you've discovered a true poet here! He's incredible. Please consider reacting to "Mensch" or "Halt mich" . Love
A reaction to Herbert Grönemeyer? awesome!
Traurig 😢aber wunderschön,das ist liebe ❤❤
My best friend and me were on a car ride to some family birthday thing, think it was her grandma. We were listening to old songs from the 90's and early 2000's for fun and cringe moments. Then this came up and we went silent. She then just looked at me and said: "This man must have loved her so much." and we both started crying like there's no tomorrow. The song hits even harder as a native speaker. It's just raw emotion.
Edit: Watched till the end and cried again.
I had join exact that concert. There was no way not to cry.
In 1982 he wrote one of the most intelligent and beautiful love songs ever for his then girlfriend Anna. So she will be remebered in 2 wonderful songs.
The Song from 1982 is also called Anna
The best was yet to come if you listen to tbe following minutes. Ihis audience gives him a wonderful gesture of love. Look at the finish of the video. It is worth jt.
Nice to see how touched you guys was. It's really a beautiful song.
Seeing the pain in his face as he's done singing and as he's walking down the stage always breaks me!
Herbert Grönemeyer is one of my favorite German artists. Just last year I got to watch him live, he did a three hour show (he is almost 70!), the sold out arena was filled with joy it was such an amazing experience!
This is one of those songs that everyone loves, no matter what music genre you are normally listen to, you simply can not hate this
his wife and brother died the same week the same year. The heartbreak he felt was so massive that it was reaching absurd levels. Guess his two kids was almost all he lived for a few years the thing that saved him.
This song makes me crying everytime
Great reaction. Greetings from nothern Germany
Don't know if somebody told You that he is not only the most popular singer/songwriter of Germany - he was also a great actor... I'm sure You know the big movie "The Boat" " Das Boot" in which he playd one of the main characters...
Herbert Arthur Wiglev Clamor Grönemeyer accompanied me since 1982, when I was a small child. He is the best German singer, so emotional, politically clear and mumbles his way through the world wonderfully. LOVE
Thx for this Recap, like always, you initially know that it wasnt to Focus on the Singing Quality, but on the Vibe and the Lyrics. Herbet did get quite some negative Reactions back Then. Mainly from so called Music Critics and some other otther Ppl voicing in the Printmedias that he, the Bard who always raises his Finger and Point out Social Problems did bring an Album about his personal Losts and Grieve for mostly monetary Reasons and on Top that it werent done in Germany but in London where he lives back then. We as Fans silcened it, as its the second best selling Album in Germany since today and the Single Der Weg skybusted the Same back then.
Stay healthy!
I love you two now. The way you two wiggled and vibed was so incredibly cute. 🥺 I want to be your friend now. Greetings from Germany.
"Im not crying, you are...!"
One of the greatest love songs ever. A poetic masterpiece.
just amazing song. .
I dont know how I can deal with those reactions. It is the best love song ever in my opinion. I also cant feel how it is to have a wife on my side, because I am lonely. But if I would have, I would kiss her with every passion I have when the song is finished. I couldnt just sit there and listen and and comment. Just understand what he try to say: one short life and be lucky to have a beautiful partner on your side. No one can better understand this who has no one. Let the feeling flow...
Roughly four months ago my mother passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was a huge fan of Herbert Grönemeier and this song was played on her funeral.
Sorry don't know yout names but the woman gets it 100% not saying the guy didnt but she impressed me. Nice reaction wish you two all the best.
the passage of Midnightsummer and the Golden Balkony,... - His Wife was a Actress, and loved Shakesspeer. i truly wanna say that Herbert is on a other Level with his Lyric, its cutting deeper than 99% of our Time. - Hes writing so many Songs for so many Musicians.
I just wanna say, for me Pers. i put him on the own class with, lyric, Emotion, and Feeling and all the other stuff, like the Beatles.
Great reaction. Greetings from Germany
Herbert lost his wife and his brother in one week. He wrote this song in 5 Days and i think every word is from his Heard. This song is a Masterpiece of poetry. I think that can be one reason why germany are named the country of poetrys and writers. Greetings from Germany and Enjoy your feelings. Let it happen.
He lost wife and brother in the same week .... This Song call you alllll of his heart !
Herbert Grönemeyer's song "Der Weg" is a deeply emotional reflection on the loss of his wife, Anna Henkel-Grönemeyer. The song is filled with grief and longing, but it also shows how Grönemeyer processes his pain and finds solace in the memories of their time together.
The song opens with a haunting sense of despair: “I can’t see anymore, I no longer trust my eyes.” This is a powerful metaphor for the emotional shock and confusion that comes with losing someone close. Life seems to lose its clarity, and even reality feels questionable. Grönemeyer expresses the internal numbness and struggle to regain a sense of meaning. The line “Emotions have twisted” reinforces this idea: things that once felt clear and stable are now distorted and incomprehensible.
As the song progresses, Grönemeyer portrays the internal conflict that often accompanies grief. The line “I am too weary to give up” captures the exhaustion of continuing, yet at the same time, he doesn’t have the strength to completely surrender. It’s a state of enduring pain, where moving forward feels almost impossible, but giving up isn’t an option either: “It would be too soon because there’s always something left.”
A particularly poignant part of the song is the recollection of the love and partnership that Grönemeyer and his wife shared. The line “We were sworn, would have died for each other” is a testament to their profound bond. It conveys a sense of soul connection and complete trust - a love so deep that they would have done anything for one another. This statement highlights the intensity of their relationship, making the loss all the more painful.
The comparison of life to a “wild ride” is a poetic image that speaks to the unpredictability and speed of life. A wild ride is difficult to control, symbolizing how events spiral out of control and how fate seems unstoppable. In this context, Grönemeyer emphasizes that “nothing was too late,” meaning that they had no unfulfilled dreams together, but “much was too soon” - their time was abruptly and painfully cut short. This is the most heartbreaking part of the song: the acknowledgment that death came before their journey together could be completed.
Though the song is deeply rooted in grief and sorrow, it doesn’t end in complete hopelessness. Grönemeyer leaves space for the possibility that life can continue despite the loss: “because there’s always something left.” This line suggests that despite everything, there are still ways to carry on, and that even though the person is gone, their memory and the love shared can become a source of strength.
Overall, the song strikes a balance between profound grief and the realization that memories of the loved one remain alive, helping to continue life’s journey - though it will never be the same. Grönemeyer powerfully conveys that grief is a long, enduring process, but love and memories can serve as comforting anchors in the darkest of times.
This is dedicated to his wife, who died too early. You can also look at it as post-processing grief. Herbert Grönemeyer began his career as an actor in “das Boot” and later became a singer.
And his Brother, too!🙏
@@WernerPay-ft3qg I don't know how big his family is. But we also know that there was a Grönemeyer who published medical books for the population. This one was a doctor.
@@patrickschindler2583 Year, the doctor is H. Grönemeyers Brother, Dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer!
Herbert is a big star in Germany - and now you know why :-)
Another German legend. He left everything in this song, he lost his wife and brother in the same week to breast cancer.
I could not sing these lyrics... omg
You must hear the Song Flugzeuge im Bauch !
If you two are interested then watch the film "Das Boot" where you can see him 40 years younger in a co-leading role as an actor
I am a grown-a$$-man and this song moves me to tears every time!
If ever there has been a love song, that‘s it. I remember still the Moment I heardt it first, some morning in 2003, on my way to work, can‘t stop crying… it‘s about his wife, died 1997? 1998 because of cancer,
I just love Herberts Songs. Alternate translation. More accurate imop:
I can no longer see,
No longer trust my eyes,
Barely believe,
Feelings have turned around.
I'm too weary
To give up,
And it's too soon
Because something always works out.
We were conspirators,
Would have died for each other,
Bent the rain,
Borrowed trust,
We tried
To turn around in free fall,
Nothing was too late,
But many things were too early.
We pushed through
All the tides,
Got lost,
Desperately loving each other,
We lied about the truth
As best as we could,
It was a piece of heaven
That you exist.
You flooded every room
With sunlight,
Turned every frustration
Into its opposite,
Nordically noble,
Your gentle kindness,
Your indomitable pride,
Life is not fair.
Danced the movie
In a silver room,
Marvelled at eternity
From the golden balcony,
Hopelessly sunken, intoxicated,
And everything was allowed,
Together in fast motion,
Midsummer night's dream.
You flooded every room
With sunlight,
Turned every frustration
Into its opposite,
Nordically noble,
Your gentle kindness,
Your indomitable pride,
Life is not fair.
Your confident gait,
Your true poems,
Your cheerful dignity,
Your unshakeable skill,
You faced fate
Head-on,
Never betrayed
Your plan for happiness,
Your plan for happiness.
I'm not going anywhere,
Extended my stay,
New time journey,
Open world,
I have you safe
In my soul,
I carry you with me
Until the curtain falls,
I carry you with me
Until the curtain falls.
Der Weg, englisch Lyrik
The way
Click to see the original lyrics (German)
I can't see anymore, I put no trust in my eyes anymore,
can hardly believe anymore - feelings have turned around.
I'm much too lazy to give up.
Would be too early anyway, because something always works out.
We were conspired, would have died for each other,
bowed the rain, lent each other trust.
We tried to reverse, full speed down hill.
Nothing was too late, but a lot too early.
We pushed each other through all the tides,
we frittered, loved each other desperately.
We lied about the truth as good as possible.
It was a piece of heaven that you were there.
CHORUS
You flooded every room with sunshine,
converted every displeasure into its opposite.
Nordic noble - your gentle kindness,
your irrepressible proudness... Life is not fair.
Danced the movie in a silver room,
admired infinity from the golden balcony.
Hopelessly sunk, drunk and everything was permitted.
Together in time lapse. Midsummernight's dream.
CHORUS
You flooded every room with sunshine,
converted every displeasure into its opposite.
Nordic noble - your gentle kindness,
your irrepressible proudness... Life is not fair.
Your confident pace, your true poems,
your bright dignity, your unshakeable aptitude.
You made head against destiny.
Never revealed your idea of happiness,
your idea of happiness.
I don't go away, I extended my term.
New time travel, open world.
I have you safely in my soul.
I'll carry you with me until the curtain falls.
I'll carry you with me until the curtain falls.
Wiki:
Nachdem am 1. November 1998 sein Bruder und am 5. November 1998 seine Ehefrau, Anna Henkel-Grönemeyer, innerhalb weniger Tage gestorben waren, nahm sich Grönemeyer eine längere Auszeit. Innerhalb dieser Auszeit schrieb er an seinem elften Album, das er selbst als eine Hilfe bei der Trauerverarbeitung beschreibt. Die Single Der Weg widmete er seiner Frau, die an den Folgen ihrer Brustkrebserkrankung starb.[1] Grönemeyer schrieb das Lied selbst, produziert wurde es von Grönemeyer und dem Musikproduzenten Alex Silva.
This wasn't the worst translation, but he's too poetic to be translated. I would have to record a whole video just to explain what stff like "hast den Regen gebogen" actually means.
Please make a reaction video to "Andreas Kümmert". He was very polarizing in Germany. He could have been one of the greatest. First he won the voice and then he won the sec preliminary decision for Germany. But he didn't accept the victory live in front of the cameras. The whole of Germany talked about nothing else for days. What a talent.
I think if you want to react to some "non gangster" german rap/soul that makes you teary eyed watch this: "Max Herre - 1ste Liebe (MTV Unplugged) ft. Joy Denalane". Great arrangement, like really GREAT musically even if you don't understand the lyrics and know the backstory and if you do... it's really touching. Like, I watch it about every half a year and still get goosebumps.
The condensed backstory is the two of them Max and Joy were lovers and pretty well known musical group in the late 90s early 2000s, they have children, brokeup and now are still friends and look back at their relationship. Joy Denalane might be the best german female vocalist out there, atleast in the soul genre.
Wow, 2 listen 2 one. Hilarious.
hey that was a great reaction again. Can you make a reaction to Reinhard Mey - Nein meine Söhne geb ich nicht ? It's an timeless anti-war song and touches so many hearts
Danke. LG
Hey guys, germany here. Maybe you react the Song "Mensch" from the same album (Mensch/ human) like Der Weg.
Mensch was sold over 500.000 copies as single in germany in the release year 2002.
Really cool Song, a bit more speedy as Der Weg.
Yes from the same concert. But not the clip that is about 7 minutes long it has to be the clip that is 9 minutes long. The audience after Mensch and this song sung just before Mensch are epic.
End of Green - Infiniti wonderful Song.
The song ia part of my wedding video
Watch also männer (men) from Herbert. Also Form the Same Tour with subtilea. Herbert releases it 1984 i think and the Song is still popular. Its a more Pop Rock Party Song.
One of a New song think from him too for peace against war you must watch Tool its a short Metall part in it too, the Song wich i mean is from "Karl May & friends" and calls something like "i will not give my sons" or anything like that.(Sry cant translate it in english so good the name of the song) ^^
If u like This u have to check out "Deine Lakaien", they call their music "german avangard pop", try "Reeincarnation", "Love me to the End" or "Second Sun" , and beleave if u will find some stuff of their acoustic tour, will bring u to next level
Please react to "Nur zu Besuch" by "Die Toten Hosen", written by the singer after the death of his mother. The - wonderful - official video has matching images, but only German subtitles. Nevertheless, there is also a video with English subtitles.
Ok, so I think besides Rammstein as a band, Grönemeyer is probably the best German single musician and I love his songs to pieces. But I don't think you can get it with translations only. He is not the best singer by a far shot, but he is a unique singer (which you only realize when you understand german) and his lyrics are on a scale from heartwrenching to exhilerating when you understand them. Maybe I am wrong and you can really enjoy him translated, do tell. If you are interested in more I will look forward to your reactions, but I am still not sure how good they would work.
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Hello you two,
he sings about his wife who unfortunately died of cancer.
Emotional Overkill, nicht von dieser Welt!
Their nine year old daughter told him to go back and sing again!
Herbert is Germany's biggest Star...
He wrote this song special for his wife that died of cancer
The song Männer by him is also really great
Yes it is. But I'm not sure if there's a good translation of it and a little intro to explaining it a little bit. You almost need to understand German to really appreciate it as it should be.
@@Goddybag4Lee he sang Männer in English too
@@tinisunblue Yes I know. But somehow all the English versions loses something. Even though I know about his Banana-English is the original language for all his songs still the German is superior in every single time. The staccato makes rock songs better, the Ruhr-area accent makes him so soft and he is so poetic.
@@Goddybag4Lee this Song is one of the better. The English Version of Bochum for example is horrible
@@tinisunblue I can understand that Bochum is horrible in English. It needs to be patriotic and therefore in German. Was Soll Das and Vollmond is so strange in English. One feels like Google has translated it (Was Soll Das) the other one (Vollmond) loses all the Syncopation that the drums and the lyrics go through especially in the leading up to the choruses.
Herbert Grönemeyer played the Wehrmacht Propaganda Trooper Lt. Werner in the movie "Das Boot" (1981).
hard stuff!!!
What do you learn from it!? Men can be very affectionate. You don't just scream, get over it!
maybe some other important german songwriter.the theme is allways up to date as long there is war on this planet . Nein, meine Söhne geb' ich nicht - REINHARD MEY & FREUNDE
Please a Reaction from Pigs,Pigs,Pigs,Pigs,Pigs,Pigs,Pigs(Ultimate Hammer live Version!)
PLEASE!
the translation doesn't really come close to Herbert's words. That's a bit sad...