☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics deal with the end of a relationship and the state of pain from the protagonist's separation
- The protagonist is still clinging to the joyful memories of the relationship, which he represents in vivid images
- There is a deep confusion and despair about why the relationship ended
- The singer experiences intense emotions of rejection and loss of worth
- The song expresses the general feelings of sadness, confusion, and heartache that can arise after a breakup
Interpretation
The song lyrics "Was, bitte was" by
Semino Rossi are about a relationship that has ended, and the singer is trying to understand what went wrong. He reminisces about the happy times they spent together - "The two of us wanted more and always slept hand in hand", "We were both on the beach and wrote dreams in the sand" and "We swam in the sea at night and loved until dawn". He also describes the deep sadness and confusion he feels because he doesn't understand why their love ended. He constantly wonders what he did wrong - "What, please what? Please tell me, what did I do wrong?". The singer also shows his desperation and hurt as he wonders what his partner was thinking when she ended the relationship - "What, please what? Please, what were you thinking?". He feels lost and worthless without her - "I chase after dreams, am I worth nothing to you?". The song lyrics reflect the sadness, confusion, and heartache that often come with the end of a relationship.