Interpretation
The lyrics to 'Jenseits von Eden' by
Nino De Angelo are profound and address various themes revolving around love, humanity, and the meaning of life.
The expression 'jenseits von Eden' refers to a state or place that is beyond the paradisiacal, ideal state represented by biblical Eden. It is a place where basic human values and emotions have been lost.
In the verses 'When even a child no longer laughs like a child, then we are beyond Eden' and 'When a tear is only water, then we are beyond Eden', the singer expresses that when basic human emotions like joy and sadness are lost, we find ourselves in a state that is beyond the ideal, human state.
The verse 'When one has to pay for love, just to be tender once, then we have lived in vain' criticizes a society where love and tenderness can no longer be freely and sincerely given and received, but have a price.
'When our faith can no longer triumph, then we are beyond Eden' expresses the importance of faith - not necessarily in the religious sense, but in the general belief in the good, in hope, and in love - in our lives.
'I want to feel a new love with you, even if we only touch in thought. At some point, I must go forever. Then I want to say, this world was beautiful.' Here, the singer expresses the desire to experience love and be able to say at the end of his life that the world was beautiful, emphasizing the importance of a fulfilled, meaningful life.
Overall, 'Jenseits von Eden' is a call to humanity, to hold onto the values of love, joy, sadness, faith, and hope, and to always strive for a fulfilled, meaningful life.