So soll es sein
Tomte Lyrics

The lyrics of Tomte's "So soll es sein" reflect on the desire for something greater in life, but not necessarily in a traditional sense. The opening lines, "Do tatest etwas Großes / Ohne Geld zu kalkulieren / Was dadurch noch schöner wurde / Dass do dich dafür nicht interessierst," can be interpreted as a call to action to do something great without the desire for financial gain, and the beauty in that being that one isn't doing it for personal gain but simply because it's the right thing to do.

The second verse, "do sagst, alle wollen in den Himmel / Alle wollen wie Könige agieren / Doch keiner will am Ende sterben / Und keiner will regieren," touches on the human desire for power and control, but also the fear of the inevitable – death. The pre-chorus, "Und wir konnten es kaum glauben / Wie die Sonne die Wolken schiebt / Die Geschichte hat kein Ende / Und gibt mir alles, was es gibt," speaks to the wonder and awe of life, the endless possibilities, and how the story of life is never-ending.

The chorus, "Und so soll es sein, so war's erdacht / denn do wirst nicht vergessen sein," emphasizes the point that this is how it should be, and how it was intended to be. It suggests that doing things for the greater good and leaving a lasting impact is the purpose of life, and that even if you may not be remembered by name, your actions will not be forgotten.

Overall, "So soll es sein" is a beautiful song that encourages listeners to do good in the world, without expecting anything in return. It is a reminder that life is full of endless possibilities, and that everything we do can leave an impact in some way, shape or form.