The song "Tiefschlaf" (Deep Sleep) by the German hip-hop duo Genetikk tells the story of a dream journey into a world without space and time. The lyrics describe the feeling of being in a state of deep sleep where the protagonist experiences a sense of weightlessness and freedom to explore different galaxies. The singer describes their eyes feeling heavy and their inability to resist falling into a deep slumber. They enter a dreamland where everything is fluid and interconnected, represented by the concept of "panta rhei" (everything flows) and the binary notion of zero and one. In this dream state, the singer feels intoxicated and holds the sun in their hand, freezing it. They play with other children in the Milky Way and feel as if the stars are shining just for them. The colors blend together and create a beautiful spectacle. The lyrics also mention surfing along the orbit and floating past different celestial bodies. The singer encourages the listener to close their eyes and let go, assuring that it won't hurt. They suggest escaping from the constraints of time and entering a realm where hours do not matter. They promise to return before the night fades away and the sun rises. The singer jumps from moon to moon, defying gravity, and bumps their head against galaxies. They wear rings made of planetary rings and ask if the listener can see them shimmer. They venture deeper into the universe, where diamonds twinkle in infinite distance. The singer picks a handful of diamonds, blows them light-years away, and watches them burn up. The lyrics mention dancing with monsters under the bed, emphasizing that everything happening in the singer's mind is real. They allude to someone trying to put them to sleep by sprinkling sand but declare it is showtime, with the moon acting as their spotlight. Overall, "Tiefschlaf" is an immersive and imaginative song that takes listeners on a dreamlike journey through the cosmos, exploring themes of escapism, freedom, and the limitless possibilities of the subconscious mind.
