Das letzte Streichholz
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"Das letzte Streichholz" (German
for The Last Match) is the second single
from German
industrial metal
group Oomph!
from GlaubeLiebeTod
. The standard version of the single included the album versions of "Das letzte Streichholz" and "Mein Schatz". The limited edition single includes the two songs from the standard version, as well as two unreleased tracks ("Der Präsident ist tot" and "Die Hölle kann warten") and a remix of the title song.
seems to be set in early 20th century Germany
. A young girl is terrorized by her stepmother, stepbrother, and stepsister, while her father is away, presumably on a business trip. The young girl's stepsiblings frame
her for numerous mischievous acts (e.g. breaking a ceramic ballarina figurine, dying white sheets blue while doing the laundry, etc.). Tired of being harassed by her "family", the young girl takes all of her stepfamily's most prized possessions and sets them ablaze. As she watches the fire and the step-family lament the loss of their possessions, the girl's father arrives home. The video concludes with the young girl with her father standing on the doorstep of what was formerly their home, smiling and waving to the antagonistic step-family, who have evidently been thrown out of the house as a result of their treatment of the girl. The lyrics of "Das letzte Streichholz" reflect what is shown in the video.
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
for The Last Match) is the second single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
industrial metal
Industrial metal
Industrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and many different types of heavy metal, using repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Founding industrial metal acts include Ministry, Godflesh, and KMFDM.Industrial metal's...
group Oomph!
Oomph!
Oomph! is a German rock band that was formed in Wolfsburg, Germany in 1989. The band is considered to be the original Neue Deutsche Härte musical group. In the 22-year history of the band, there have been no line-up changes.-Early years :...
from GlaubeLiebeTod
GlaubeLiebeTod
GlaubeLiebeTod is the ninth studio album by the German band Oomph!. It was released in 24 March, 2006.It was released as three versions: a basic version with jewel case and no booklet; a standard version with jewel case and a booklet; and a premium version as a digipak with enhanced CD-ROM...
. The standard version of the single included the album versions of "Das letzte Streichholz" and "Mein Schatz". The limited edition single includes the two songs from the standard version, as well as two unreleased tracks ("Der Präsident ist tot" and "Die Hölle kann warten") and a remix of the title song.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
seems to be set in early 20th century Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. A young girl is terrorized by her stepmother, stepbrother, and stepsister, while her father is away, presumably on a business trip. The young girl's stepsiblings frame
Frameup
A frame-up or setup is an American term referring to the act of framing someone, that is, providing false evidence or false testimony in order to falsely prove someone guilty of a crime....
her for numerous mischievous acts (e.g. breaking a ceramic ballarina figurine, dying white sheets blue while doing the laundry, etc.). Tired of being harassed by her "family", the young girl takes all of her stepfamily's most prized possessions and sets them ablaze. As she watches the fire and the step-family lament the loss of their possessions, the girl's father arrives home. The video concludes with the young girl with her father standing on the doorstep of what was formerly their home, smiling and waving to the antagonistic step-family, who have evidently been thrown out of the house as a result of their treatment of the girl. The lyrics of "Das letzte Streichholz" reflect what is shown in the video.
Limited edition version
- Das letzte Streichholz
- Mein Schatz ("My treasure / My darling")
- Der Präsident ist tot ("The president is dead")
- Die Hölle kann warten ("Hell can wait")
- Das letzte Streichholz - [:SITD:] Remix
Download-only remixes
- Das Letzte Streichholz (Data MC Remix)