☝️ Key Points
- The song is about a model admired by many
- It addresses the superficiality and commercialization of the beauty industry
- The model is seen as a symbol of the consumption and interchangeability of beauty
- The question is raised of whether the model is truly happy and if it has a genuine personality
Interpretation
In the lyrics of the song 'Das Model' by
Kraftwerk, it is about a woman who works as a model and is admired by many. She is beautiful and attractive and is often seen in nightclubs, where she drinks champagne and attracts the attention of men. She presents herself in front of the camera and shows what she can do. Her appearance and beauty are her capital and she is paid for it. She is looked at and admired by millions of eyes. Her new cover is described as fabulous and the singer wants to see her again.