☝️ Key Points
- The song describes a complicated relationship between two people who are simultaneously attracted to and repelled by each other.
- There is a constant back and forth between the protagonists, as shown by the lines 'I come to the party when you're already leaving' and 'Your friend said you asked where I am'.
- The main characters are described as 'heart enemies' - they can hurt each other, but they also can't live without each other.
- The song expresses the frustration and self-blame that come with such a relationship.
- The song shows the difficulties and strain that such a relationship has on the individuals involved.
Interpretation
The song 'Herzfeind' by
Montez describes a complicated relationship between two people who are attracted to each other, but also feel that they harm each other. The lyrics express the feeling of frustration and self-blame that comes with such a relationship. It describes how the two protagonists miss each other, but at the same time distance themselves from each other, as in the lines 'I come to the party when you're already leaving' and 'Your friend said you asked where I am'. They are like 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith', constantly in conflict with each other, but they can't let go of each other. They are 'heart enemies', they hurt each other, but they also can't be without each other. The song lyrics show how difficult it is to have such a relationship and how much it can burden the people involved.