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This song is based on the German cannibalism case of Armin Meiwes. Meiwes an Internet user who became known as the "Rotenburg Cannibal" or "Der Metzgermeister" (The Master Butcher). Over the Internet, Meiwes arranged with Bernd Jurgen Armando Brandes to kill and eat him. (thanks, Matt - Epping, Australia)
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i don't think a sane person could write this song, it's just that bit to macarbe
- Matt, Glasgow, United Kingdom
My favourite song by Rammstein is Mein Herz Brennt the keyboard and guitar parts are so epic!!
- Jon, Toronto, ON
Rammstein is the best band i have ever heard When i am not listening to one of there songs everything around me stops i plan on partying with them one day.
- Richard, Toledo, United States
The Keyboardist's name is Doktor Christian Lorenz, but goes by "Flake". He's always the one to get picked on by Till.
- Tony, Colorado Springs, CO
It should also be known that "Teil" can be used as slang in German, meaning "Penis"
- Ryan, Pittsburgh, PA
mein teil = my part
mein engel = my angel
- david, Dresden, Germany
i was told that mien teil means my angel but im not sure. its a really awsome song (my personal favorite) and i think you should try to see the music video
-jeff arles,hemet,california
- jeff, hemet, CA
yeah, at live shows for the song, the band would put the keyboardist in a pot, and Till dressed up like a chef. Till would use a flamethrower, and lite the pot, only to send the keyboardist flying out all black and smutty and on fire.
- Brian, Winchester, MA
Hmm. This doesnt mention that Meiwes cooked and ate Brandes' penis at Brandes' request. They would have eaten it together if Brandes hadn't suffered so much blood loss. Apparently there is also a video that Meiwes made showing all of this but it was never released to the public because it was far too disturbing. i found that info on a website somewhere. Anyway, the song is called mein teil (my part) referring to Brandes' penis. this song also has an awesome video.
- Nicole, Long Island, NY
Yes it is
- Alex, Munich, Germany
Is it really about Armin Meiwes?
- Marko, Novi Sad, Serbia