Synopsis

Set against a stylized 1920s-inspired backdrop, the video turns "Und... ich lauf" into a dark, theatrical journey. Joachim Witt appears amid carefully staged scenes that combine period clothing, dramatic poses, and an atmosphere of longing. The imagery follows the song's movement toward an almost spiritual destination, contrasting human vulnerability with grand, symbolic visuals. Rather than presenting a conventional narrative, the clip works as a sequence of surreal tableaux, matching the track's mixture of industrial urgency, melancholy, and religious imagery.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Und... ich lauf" was released in 1998 as part of Witt's Bayreuth 1 period, the phase in which his music moved decisively toward industrial rock and Neue Deutsche Haerte.

• The single followed the major success of "Die Flut" and reached No. 25 on the German singles chart, remaining there for nine weeks.

• The video's 1920s visual language was also noted by contemporary listeners, who connected the period styling with the song's dramatic, old-world atmosphere.

• The maxi-single included several alternate versions, among them an OOMPH! remix and a Laibach-related remix issued under the name "Soulshifter Energised-Mischung."

• The song was later included on Witt's 2007 retrospective album "Auf Ewig," which also came with a bonus DVD containing several of his music videos.