Directed by Mark Rudolph, the video uses dark, intense imagery to mirror the song's themes of addiction and heartbreak. It captures the artists "getting through the night" in a setting that feels both isolated and chaotic, reflecting the internal "war" described in the lyrics.
The narrative centers on a relationship that has reached a breaking point, described as "Krieg" (war) where everything lies in "Scherben" (shards/ruins). The lyrics and visuals portray the partner as a metaphorical "Valium"—the only substance or person capable of numbing the "noise in the head" and making the night bearable. Key Themes in the Story
Both artists reference being at an "Abgrund" (abyss) where the "Teufel lacht uns an" (the devil laughs at us), emphasizing a sense of inevitable failure and spiritual exhaustion. Visual Atmosphere