☝️ Key Points
- The song 'Kiosk' is a metaphor for the feeling of being constantly exploited
- The protagonist feels constantly used by different people in his life, without receiving anything in return
- He compares himself to a bank and a hotel to highlight the lack of reciprocity in his relationships
- The protagonist is at the end of his strength and describes himself as a 'milking machine' being exploited
- The song is a critique of the selfish nature of society, where the needs and feelings of others are often ignored
Interpretation
The song 'Kiosk' by
Rumpelstilz describes the frustration and feeling of the protagonist of being constantly exploited. The protagonist feels constantly used by different people in his life, without receiving anything in return. The repeated question 'Am I a kiosk?' is a metaphorical expression of the feeling that others constantly take from him without giving anything back, just like one buys something at a kiosk and leaves. He also compares himself to a bank and a hotel, which emphasizes the feeling of exploitation and lack of reciprocity. The protagonist is exhausted and sees himself as a 'milking machine', where 'the strongest cow gets knocked out'. He feels exploited and misunderstood by society and the people around him. Therefore, the song is a critique of the selfish nature of society, where everyone is only concerned with their own advantage without considering the needs and feelings of others.