Automat

Eisbrecher's song 'Automat' delves into the complexities of human emotions and desires through the metaphor of an automaton. The lyrics present the automaton as a versatile entity capable of embodying a wide range of human experiences and emotions. From 'heiße Liebe' (hot love) to 'kalte Schulter' (cold shoulder), the automaton represents the duality and contradictions inherent in human nature. This duality is further emphasized with phrases like 'heller Wahnsinn' (bright madness) and 'dunkler Schatten' (dark shadow), suggesting that the automaton can be both a source of light and darkness, joy and sorrow, hope and despair.

The automaton is portrayed as a programmable entity, ready to fulfill any desire or emotion once activated. This is evident in the chorus, where the automaton declares, 'Ich bin dein Automat, für Wünsche aller Art' (I am your automaton, for wishes of all kinds). The act of inserting a coin and pressing start symbolizes the transactional nature of modern relationships and desires, where emotions and experiences can be 'bought' or 'activated' at will. This metaphor extends to the idea of the automaton being a 'new religion,' offering absolution and fulfilling both virtuous and sinful desires.

Eisbrecher's use of the automaton metaphor serves as a critique of contemporary society's reliance on technology and instant gratification. The automaton's ability to be 'alles sein' (everything) reflects the unrealistic expectations placed on technology and relationships to provide constant satisfaction and fulfillment. The song challenges listeners to reflect on their own desires and the ways in which they seek to fulfill them, questioning whether true emotional depth and connection can ever be achieved through such mechanized means.