Pet Sematary (song)

Pet Sematary
Song by Rammstein from the single Ich will
GEMA database:	2362463-001
ISWC:	T-071.710.895-6
Working title:	Ramones
Composer:	Dee Dee Ramone, Daniel Rey
Lyricist:	Dee Dee Ramone, Daniel Rey
Recorded:	1 June 2001 Preussag Arena, Hanover
Released:	10 September 2001
Length:	06:31
Time signature:	4/4
Key:	E minor
Live debut:	1 May 2001
Last performed:	15 Dec 2001
Live count:	32

Pet Sematary is the fifth song on the single Ich will by Rammstein.

Background

• The song was originally recorded by the Ramones in 1989.
  • This is also reflected by setlists, where the song is written down as just "Ramones".
• The main vocals are provided by Flake, while the third verse and background vocals are provided by Zak Tell, the singer of Clawfinger. Till also sung on rare occasions whilst performing live.
• No studio recording was ever made of the song, the version released on the single was recorded live at the concert on 1 June 2001.
• Flake started the song with the message "Ok, wir spielen ein Lied für euch und für Joey Ramone, der zu Ostern leider verstorben ist." (Translation: "Ok, we're playing a song for you and for Joey Ramone, who unfortunately died this Easter.")
• When performing the song live, the band often had guests performing with them. Most notably members of support bands Clawfinger and Godhead, but also Jerry Only from The Misfits and even C.J. and Marky Ramone themselves.

Versions

Studio

Title	Release	Length	Recorded	Released	Notes

Live

Title	Release	Type	Length	Recorded		Released
Pet Sematary (Live)	Ich will	Audio	06:31	1 Jun 2001	Preussag Arena, Hanover	10 Sep 2001

Live

Variations

Type	Description	First played	Last played

Professional recordings

Date	Type	Location	City	Country		Notes
18 Jul 2001	Video	Hammerstein Ballroom	New York City	United States

Lyrics

Live version

Under the arc of a weather stain boards Ancient goblins, and warlords Come out of the ground, not making a sound The smell of death is all around And the night when the cold wind blows No one cares, nobody knows I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary I don't want to live my life again I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary I don't want to live my life again Follow Victor to the sacred place This ain't a dream, I can't escape Molars and fangs, the clicking of bones Spirits moaning among the tombstones And the night, when the moon is bright Someone cries, something ain't right I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary I don't want to live my life again I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary I don't want to live my life again The moon is full, the air is still All of a sudden I feel a chill Victor is grinning, flesh rotting away Skeletons dance, I curse this day And the night when the wolves cry out Listen close and you can hear me shout I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary I don't want to live my life again I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary I don't want to live my life again, oh no, oh no I don't want to live my life again, oh no, oh oh I don't want to live my life again, oh no no no I don't want to live my life again, oh oh