Warten
A quirky early 80s NDW electro/new wave song, starting with a long rhythmic intro of dry drum machine, minimalist synth pulses, and teasing bass. Sharp, percussive Trio/George Kranz-style vocals enter sparsely. The structure laces three elongated instrumental breaks, introducing oddball synth melodies and playful percussion. Arrangements remain clean, danceable, and surprisingly polished, retaining a catchy, repetitive hook and a sense of deadpan boredom throughout. Ends on a tight, extended instrumental outro, balancing weirdness and slick early 80s German production.
Warten
A quirky early 80s NDW electro/new wave song, starting with a long rhythmic intro of dry drum machine, minimalist synth pulses, and teasing bass. Sharp, percussive Trio/George Kranz-style vocals enter sparsely. The structure laces three elongated instrumental breaks, introducing oddball synth melodies and playful percussion. Arrangements remain clean, danceable, and surprisingly polished, retaining a catchy, repetitive hook and a sense of deadpan boredom throughout. Ends on a tight, extended instrumental outro, balancing weirdness and slick early 80s German production.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Tick, tack, tick, tack
Stuhl steht still
Uhr dreht sich
Ich warte
[INSTRUMENTAL BREAK 1]
[Chorus]
Warten! (Waiting!)
Warten ist ein Spiel
Warten ist verrückt
Warten! (Waiting!)
Zeit wird zum Stein
[INSTRUMENTAL BREAK 2]
[Verse 2]
Finger trommeln
Augen starren
Sekunden tanzen
Minuten kriechen
[BRIDGE]
Warte-Warte-Warte
Halt!
Moment!
Nichts bewegt sich
[FINAL INSTRUMENTAL]
[Final Chorus]
Warten ist Kunst! (Waiting is art!)
Warten ist Leben! (Waiting is life!)
Warten... Warten... Warten...
[INSTRUMENTAL OUTRO]