Bauklötze

The song 'Bauklötze' by Attack On Titan (Shingeki No Kyojin) is a metaphorical representation of the themes present in the anime series 'Attack on Titan.' The lyrics use the imagery of playing with building blocks to convey a sense of innocence and the construction of one's defenses. The building blocks symbolize the fragile nature of peace and the walls we build around ourselves for protection, which can be easily shattered by external forces, much like the walls of the cities in the anime that are destroyed by the Titans.

The song reflects on the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of the world, as seen through the eyes of the characters in 'Attack on Titan.' The 'feuriges Abendrot' or 'fiery sunset' mentioned in the lyrics could be a reference to the destruction and bloodshed that occurs during the battles with the Titans. The act of hiding the building blocks suggests a desire to protect one's childhood or the remnants of a peaceful past from the cruel reality of the present. The question of whether the characters are destroyers or creators, wielding swords with the 'Glut des Hasses' or 'embers of hatred,' highlights the moral ambiguity and the struggle between their duty and their desires.

The song's chorus emphasizes the determination to fight against fate, even if it means losing everything they hold dear. The repeated act of carefully rebuilding the walls with stones signifies resilience and the continuous cycle of destruction and rebuilding that the characters experience. The refusal to put anything back into the 'Baukasten' or 'toy box' indicates a reluctance to let go of the past and a fear of losing more than what has already been lost.