100 Jahre

Schwarzer Engel's song '100 Jahre' paints a haunting picture of humanity's future, exploring themes of existential dread and the search for a new home in the cosmos. The lyrics open with a vision of humanity gazing into the vast, black expanse of space, reflecting on the limited time left on Earth. The repeated phrase '100 Jahre' (100 years) serves as a stark reminder of the ticking clock, emphasizing the urgency of finding a new place to live as Earth's resources dwindle and time runs out.

The song delves into the speculative possibilities of space colonization, questioning whether planets like Mars, Mercury, and Venus could become new homes for humanity. The imagery of Venus 'spreading her legs' and the mention of potential enemies on the Moon add a layer of dark, almost apocalyptic humor to the narrative. This suggests that even in the vastness of space, humanity's problems and conflicts may follow, making the search for a new home fraught with challenges.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the quest for a new habitat is not just a physical journey but also a deeply existential one. The line 'Ein Signal zieht seine Kreise' (A signal circles around) implies a desperate attempt to communicate or find a sign of hope. The final verses, describing humanity's quiet migration into the cosmos, evoke a sense of melancholy and resignation. The song ends on a somber note, with the realization that humanity's last sighting was somewhere in the universe, leaving an open-ended question about the future of our species.