The song "Lebenslang" by Genetikk tells the story of a person who is locked up in prison and feels trapped and misunderstood. The lyrics depict the narrator's experiences and emotions while serving their sentence. The narrator starts by expressing their confusion about why they are in prison. They mention that they have been pumping weights to pass the time and that their physical appearance has become unhealthy. They feel isolated as there is silence in their cell, and they claim to have killed their neighbors mentally, suggesting a shared understanding among inmates. The narrator reveals that they rarely receive visitors since their incarceration. Their frustration grows, leading to confrontations with the prison wardens and even contemplating suicide. They mention being given a mysterious injection, which causes them to be heavily sedated for three days. The narrator occasionally interacts with a female psychiatrist who calls them "bananas" despite undergoing therapy, hinting at a lack of progress in their mental state. They also mention that this psychiatrist prolongs their stay in prison. The song continues with the narrator expressing their belief that they will never be released from prison, and they feel resigned to a lifelong sentence. They mention the possibility of facing the death penalty. The narrator describes their deteriorating mental state by referring to their brain as "mush" and wearing striped pajamas. In one part of the song, the narrator describes a brief moment of freedom during their supervised outdoor time in a park. They feed ducks, wave at passersby, and then return to the prison block, where they express their desire to harm the eight guards escorting them. The narrator shares their encounters with various religious texts and leaders, such as reading the Bible, Tora, and Koran, speaking with the Pope, rabbis, and praying to Allah. However, instead of finding solace or redemption, they claim that everyone approached them with offers of contract killings. The narrator reveals that their fellow inmates do not trust them and that none of their friendships have survived in prison. Furthermore, they suggest a mysterious link between their presence and the increased suicide rate among fellow inmates. As time passes, the prison becomes the narrator's home, and they reflect on whether they would trade it for life outside. The repeated chorus signifies their acceptance of their fate and the deteriorating condition of their mind while making a dark remark about everyone sleeping well. In the final verse, the narrator decides to plan an escape from the prison using a stolen spoon to dig a tunnel. They anticipate their freedom but realize they have been digging in circles. The song ends with the repeated chorus, emphasizing their eternal confinement and muddled state of mind. Overall, "Lebenslang" portrays the struggles, emotions, and desperation of a person imprisoned for life, highlighting the harsh realities and inner turmoil they face in such circumstances.
