Plan A!
Thomas Godoj Lyrics

The lyrics to Thomas Godoj's song Plan A appear to reflect the artist's personal experience of being a musician, with lyrics that explore the feeling of success, the importance of building a supportive network, and the uncertainty of the future. The opening lines suggest that the days of privacy and anonymity are gone for the artist, with "Ein Tag ohne Blitzlicht" (a day without flashbulbs) now just a thing of the past. However, despite this loss of privacy, Godoj continues to succeed, with "Szenenapplaus für scheinbar / jedes verdammte Wort" (applause for seemingly every word) suggesting that the artist's audience listens attentively to everything he says. The lyrics also imply that Godoj looks back nostalgically on his past, with "Ich denk zurück an das was war / und Leichtigkeit kommt vor" (I think back to what was, and lightness comes before) suggesting that the artist remembers a time when things were simpler.

However, despite the challenges of being in the public eye, Godoj is undeterred, with "Ich bleib windsüchtig / viel besser geht nicht" (I remain addicted to the wind / much better isn't possible) suggesting that he wouldn't have it any other way. He acknowledges that there is still uncertainty in the future, with "noch fehlt hier sowas wie ein Gleichgewicht / doch ich weiß es wird schon / irgendwann vorbeischaun" (there's still something missing here like balance / but I know it will come / someday it will be better). But Godoj knows he can rely on his network of supporters, with "es hat sich gelohnt auf euch zu bauen / ihr könnt mir weiterhin vertrauen / das andere ergibt sich / ihr seid mir wichtig" (it's been worth it to rely on you / you can continue to trust me / other things will fall into place / you're important to me). The final lines of the song make use of a metaphor to suggest that the artist is in control of his own destiny, with "das Meer holt uns ein / im Spiel der Gezeiten / erst kommt die Flut / und dann Wellenreiten / bis zum Horizont" (the sea catches up to us / in the game of the tides / first comes the flood / and then surfing / to the horizon).