Geigentanz

Die Irrlichter's song 'Geigentanz' is a hauntingly beautiful piece that weaves a tale of mystical and eerie adventure. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a surreal journey, guided by the sound of a violin and the presence of a goblin. The opening lines, 'Zaghaft wilde Melodey / Die Geige kreischt, die Flöte weint,' set the tone with a juxtaposition of wild and hesitant melodies, where the violin screeches and the flute weeps, creating an atmosphere of tension and melancholy. This musical backdrop serves as the stage for a deeper, almost otherworldly experience.

The recurring refrain, 'Dreh dich, dreh dich, immer tiefer / immer tiefer, komm zu mir / Wander, wander mit dem Kobold / Tausend Schätze schenk ich dir,' invites the listener to spin deeper into this mystical realm. The goblin, a common figure in German folklore, symbolizes a guide to hidden treasures and unknown paths. The invitation to 'wander with the goblin' suggests a journey that is both enticing and perilous, promising 'a thousand treasures' but also hinting at the potential for getting lost or consumed by the adventure.

The imagery of the 'gnadenloser Freudentanz' (merciless dance of joy) and the 'hohl singt der Wind, kalt riecht der Stein' (the wind sings hollow, the stone smells cold) further enhances the song's eerie and mystical atmosphere. The dance is relentless, and the environment is unforgiving, yet there is a sense of irresistible allure. The final verse, 'Niemals müder Wanderschritt / Die Wurzel saugt, das Leben flieht,' speaks to the endless nature of this journey, where life is slowly drained away, and something precious is left far behind. 'Geigentanz' is a captivating exploration of the tension between allure and danger, the known and the unknown, and the eternal dance between life and the mystical forces that beckon us deeper into their realm.