Wacken Lyrics (English Translation) – The Butcher Sisters

Wacken (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: Alex Bechtel, Doro Pesch, Alex Bechtel & Doro Pesch]
This part is all about the excitement and tradition of going to the Wacken Open Air festival every year. It’s a fun yearly trip where friends sing along to metal songs like “Fear of the Dark” while already feeling tipsy. The chanty “schalalalalala” just shows how carefree and joyful the vibe is.

[Verse 1: Alex Bechtel & Stroppo]
Here, it paints a funny and wild picture of preparing for Wacken. The guy’s packed only the basics—camping chair, blow-up pool, canned food, and beer. He’s not even packed proper clothes, just one pair of underwear. The smell of cows, the mud, and the chaos don’t bother him—in fact, he loves it. All he wants is to see his favorite bands like Slayer and Iron Maiden, especially sing along to “Fear of the Dark.” He’s also hoping to find a girl named Helga at the campsite—he’s been searching all night.

[Pre-Chorus: Alex Bechtel]
This is a short but powerful line showing that metal fans are like one big family, united by their love for the music.

[Chorus: Alex Bechtel & Stroppo]
Once again, this bit shows how going to Wacken is more than a trip—it’s a yearly tradition full of joy, music, and letting loose. Singing “Fear of the Dark” a little drunk with a bunch of fellow metalheads makes it feel like home.

[Verse 2: Doro Pesch & Alex Bechtel]
Now the focus is on the wild festival experience—watching the fire department’s show, drinking from a Viking-style horn until it’s empty, and not even making it to the toilet in time. After surviving the Wall of Death (a rough mosh pit), the bruises feel like badges of honor. They’re pumped to see more big names like Slipknot and Guns N’ Roses. It’s clear that this festival is the highlight of the year, and their heart already lives at Wacken, even before arriving.

[Pre-Chorus: Doro Pesch]
This repeats the idea that metalheads are connected like a family—this time calling them sisters—and reminds us again that metal is just plain awesome.

[Chorus: Alex Bechtel, Doro Pesch, Stroppo]
This chorus brings back the anthem-like feel of the trip to Wacken, filled with music, laughter, and singing “Fear of the Dark” slightly drunk. It captures the joy and community spirit that makes the festival unforgettable.

[Bridge: Stroppo & Doro Pesch]
This is like a shoutout to Helga, asking her to come along to Wacken. It’s playful and a little romantic, calling the festival the “promised land” and inviting her to share the moment hand-in-hand.

[Chorus: Alex Bechtel, Doro Pesch & Stroppo, Doro Pesch, Stroppo]
The final chorus wraps up the song with the same lively energy—heading to Wacken every year, singing metal classics while happily drunk. Repeating “Fear of the Dark” shows how much that song and the experience mean to them. It’s a metalhead’s dream trip, filled with laughter, music, and memories.