Discover the story of the song > Sehnsucht – Rammstein

The song talks about the feeling of longing for something or someone that can't be found anymore, represented by searching for snow and sand that have disappeared. The protagonist compares this feeling to an insect bite that can go unnoticed until one is sleeping. He mentions that he can't find happiness, and even though he tries to go to Mexico, he feels like he's sinking in an ocean of longing. The song repeats the word "Sehnsucht," which means "longing" in German.