"Manna vom Himmel" is a song by the German hip-hop duo Genetikk. The lyrics talk about the duo's unique style and their rise to success in the music industry. The song starts with the line "Ich spring' aus dem Fenster und heul' den Mond an" which translates to "I jump out the window and howl at the moon." This line metaphorically represents the duo's bold and daring approach to their music. They mention Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a neighborhood in Paris, which sets the scene for the rest of the song. "Laue Mitternacht im Oktober" translates to "Mild midnight in October," creating an atmosphere of calmness and reflection. The lyrics also touch upon themes of death and resurrection. "Mach' das Bett zum Friedhof, mit vierzig Millionen Leichen" translates to "Turn the bed into a graveyard, with forty million corpses." This line suggests that the duo is burying their old selves and embracing a new, more successful version. They mention a priest coming to confess sins and killing forty more, symbolizing a cycle of rebirth and moving forward. The artists express their distaste for German rap and assert their uniqueness and artistic prowess. "Piss' auf deutschen Rap, Genetikk wird zum Picasso" translates to "Piss on German rap, Genetikk becomes Picasso." They also mention hunting their detractors with a lasso through the 36 chambers, which could be a reference to the Wu-Tang Clan's album "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)." The lyrics continue to explore their otherworldly status, referring to themselves as "Manna vom Himmel," which translates to "Manna from heaven." They compare themselves to aliens, with references to Yoda from Star Wars and hanging out with "Lisa and Mona" in Paris. Overall, "Manna vom Himmel" celebrates Genetikk's unique artistic identity and their journey to success in the music industry. The lyrics blend metaphors and imagery to convey a sense of rebellion, reinvention, and otherworldliness.
