Discover the story of the song > Gehorsam – Nachtmahr

The protagonist is singing about the importance of being independent and not giving in to societal pressure to conform and obey without questioning. The song highlights how society can try to make individuals into mindless followers, giving up personal autonomy and freedom in exchange for material possessions. The protagonist encourages rebellion against this oppressive system, even at the cost of personal sacrifices, stating that it is better to live as a free human than as a meaningless cog in the machine.