Discover the story of the song > Humanity – Scorpions

The song is about humanity's self-destructive behavior and how individuals are just a small part of a larger problem. The protagonist sings about how people have become egotistical and sold their souls to vanity and lies. They warn that the world is changing and that we have to deal with the consequences of our actions. The chorus repeats the idea that individuals are just drops in the rain, needles in the hay, and that it's time to say goodbye to humanity. In the bridge, the protagonist suggests that there's no escape from the problems we've created and that we're staring at the end of time. The song ends on a somber note, emphasizing that it's time to say goodbye.