So rechts Lyrics – Kraftklub | from “Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt”

Kraftklub amps up the urgency on So rechts, the sharp-edged single from their fifth album Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt, landing tomorrow, November 28, 2025, via Vertigo Berlin, and it punches like a rally cry you didn’t know you needed, all raw punk drive questioning where the line gets drawn in today’s mess.

These guys from Chemnitz have a knack for turning everyday frustrations into anthems that stick, and So rechts fits right in with their blend of indie rock grit and those hooks that sneak up on you. Dropped as the lead teaser back in early summer alongside the album announcement, it’s got Felix Klipfel’s vocals slicing over punchy guitars and a rhythm section that builds like tension in a crowded room. The title plays on “so right,” but it’s really a dig at drifting too far into echo chambers, unpacking how small-town vibes and big-city noise blur into something off-kilter. No big production tricks here, just the band’s live-wire energy captured in a tight three minutes, produced in their home studio with a nod to their early mixtape days but sharper edges.

This anchors the album’s opener on Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt’s 12-track run, a project that’s Kraftklub digging deep into their roots—named after Chemnitz’s old GDR moniker, it’s got that mix of nostalgia and bite, from the punk-fueled rants like this to mid-album breathers with piano-tinged reflection. The concept circles identity in a changing East Germany, with collabs sparse but punchy, like a guest verse from a local poet on the closer. Expect the full arc to clock around 40 minutes of no-filler rock that shifts from mosh-pit ready to quietly devastating, tying back to their 2023 side project VON WELT.

Kraftklub’s hitting this sweet spot after years of festival domination and that surprise pop-up show in Chemnitz that kicked off the hype, proving they’re not just surviving the scene but shaping it. At this stage, it’s less about reinvention and more about leaning into the fire that’s always been there, especially with the 2026 tour looming like a promise of chaos.

X has been quiet on fresh drops today, but those early summer threads still buzz with fans breaking down the wordplay and stacking it against classics like Songs für Liam for that timely gut-punch.

Dive into the So rechts lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt tracks for more of Kraftklub’s urgent spark.