Electrotanz

Miss Construction's song 'Electrotanz' delves into the superficiality and manipulation inherent in modern consumer culture. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night out at a club, where everyone dances in unison, symbolizing the conformity and lack of individuality in society. The repetitive dance steps, 'Zwei Schritt vor und drei zurück' (Two steps forward and three steps back), suggest a sense of stagnation and the futility of trying to break free from societal norms.

The song criticizes the 'false gods' and 'artificial products' that dominate the market, highlighting how consumers are often treated as mindless entities, 'dumm wie Brot' (dumb as bread). The 'true heroes' who see through this facade are rare, and the artist positions themselves as a 'true hero' who is, paradoxically, also part of the problem. The repeated lines 'Ich bin der wahre Held, Ich will doch nur dein Geld' (I am the true hero, I just want your money) underscore the hypocrisy and the inescapable cycle of exploitation.

The chorus, with its insistent demand 'Gib mir alles, gib mir alles' (Give me everything, give me everything), reflects the insatiable greed of both the market and the consumers. The artist admits to providing 'Mist' (crap) to keep the consumers 'happy,' pointing to the low quality of mass-produced entertainment and products. The song's cynical tone and dark humor serve as a stark commentary on the emptiness of consumer culture, where both producers and consumers are trapped in a cycle of mutual deception and dissatisfaction.