Left 2 3 4

Left 2 3 4
publication	May 14, 2001
length	3:36
Genre (s)	New German hardness industrial metal
Author (s)	Rammstein
Producer (s)	Jacob Hellner , Rammstein
Label	Motor Music
album	mother

Links 2 3 4 is a song by German New German Hardness - band Rammstein . It was written by Rammstein and produced by Jacob Hellner together with the band. The song is the second single from their third studio album Mutter and was released on May 14, 2001.

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Left 2 3 4 is Rammstein's reaction to the ongoing allegations of right-wing sentiments, which the band denies. The title itself is derived from the German bar counting during the march .

At the beginning of the song soldiers marching noises can be heard, the rhythm is energetic and driving. The lyrics themselves are filled with metaphors about the heart , which are questioned and begin with the lines:

"Can one break a heart?
Can hearts speak
Can one torment hearts?
Can you steal hearts? "

- Text excerpt from links 2 3 4

The refrain itself then refers to the allegations:

"You want my heart in the right place, but
then I look down
, there it beats left
left, two, three, four"

- Text excerpt from links 2 3 4

Paul Landers explained about the song:

“We see the world differently than divided into left and right. But for this song we use the simple black and white metaphors that journalists seem to find important to explain to us. "

Music video

The music video for Links 2 3 4 was shot by Zoran Bihać and premiered on May 18, 2001.

It shows an ant town that is characterized by community and solidarity. She is attacked by large beetles during a Rammstein concert . The ants then organize themselves and, after being sworn in by the ant handler, counterattack the beetles and defeat them in the end. In the video, the ants as a fighting formation form the “+” sign typical of Rammstein.

single

Cover design

The single cover shows the face of Rammstein member Christoph Schneider , who has closed his eyes and opened his mouth. At the top left of the picture you can find the Rammstein logo and the lettering Rammstein and Links 2-3-4 in white. The background is green.

Track list

German version

1. Left 2 3 4 - 3:36
2. Alleluia - 3:45
3. Left 2 3 4 ( Clawfinger Straight Remix) - 4:28
4. Left 2 3 4 ( WestBam Technolectro Mix) - 5:57
5. Links 2 3 4 (WestBam Hard Rock Cafe Bonus Mix) - 3:43

• The single was also released as a 2-track CD, only with the songs Links 2 3 4 and Halleluja .

Chart successes

Links 2 3 4 entered the German charts at number 26 on May 28, 2001 and stayed in the top 100 for nine weeks. The single also hit the charts in Austria and Switzerland, placing 33 and 65 respectively.

Chart placements

Charts	Top ranking	Weeks
Chart placements
Germany (GfK)	26th (9 weeks)	9
Austria (Ö3)	33 (6 weeks)	6th
Switzerland (IFPI)	65 (3 weeks)	3

Web links

• Lyrics with interpretations on genius.com
• Music video for "Links 2 3 4" on YouTube

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Metal Hammer , Release 1.4.
2. ↑ Single cover
3. ↑ Chart tracking Links 2 3 4 on officialcharts.de
4. ↑ ^{a b c} Chart sources: DE AT CH