Brings is a band from Cologne, Germany which performs most songs in the loc… Read Full Bio ↴Brings is a band from Cologne, Germany which performs most songs in the local dialect of Cologne, Kölsch. Founded in 1991, the group became known to a wider public after the release of the song "Superjeilezick" in 2001, and has since specialized on songs played especially during the Carnival time in Germany.

Luftschlösser
Brings Lyrics

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Die Fenster geh´n raus auf die Autobahn
ein Platz wo man nicht leben kann.
War immer zu eng, jetzt seid ihr schon vier
habt nix gefunden, wohnt immer noch hier
Glaubst du denn, daß dein Engel gefallen ist
selbst die Hoffnung, läßt dich im Stich
Luftschlösser, die können brennen
doch niemals darfst du dich von Träumen trennen

Luftschlösser, die können brennen
und Schlösser aus Luft hab'n Trümmer aus Blei
Trümmer aus Blei
Die Beförderung war fest zugesagt
stattdessen der Betrieb plattgemacht
Kredit und Raten waren früher egal
jetzt wird das zu 'ner endlosen Qual
Das As in deiner Hand war auf die Dauer
ein kleiner, billiger, geblöffter Bauer
Luftschlösser, die können brennen
doch niemals darfst du dich von Träumen trennen
Luftschlösser, die können brennen
und Schlösser aus Luft hab'n Trümmer aus Blei
Trümmer aus Blei
Wenn deine Schlösser am brennen sind
bau dir ein paar neue hin

mit 'nem Garten aus Hoffnung
hinter 'ner Mauer aus Glück

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Brings's song "Luftschlösser" paint a picture of a bleak and desperate existence. Looking out the window onto the Autobahn, the singer observes that this is not a place where anyone can truly live. They have already added to their family, bringing the total to four people, but despite their best efforts, they have been unable to find a place to call home. Even their hope has failed them. The chorus reminds listeners that while dreams and aspirations may be fragile like castles made of air, it is important to hold onto them nonetheless. The song warns that such castles may burn, but they are far better than nothing at all.

The second verse reveals further struggles that the singer is experiencing. Despite being promised a promotion, they were let go from their job. The financial burdens of life are relentless, and what once seemed like something that could be put off until later has now become a never-ending source of frustration. They reflect that even their most prized possessions, like an ace in a card game, are temporary and ultimately worthless. The chorus repeats once again, emphasizing the importance of hope and dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Die Fenster geh´n raus auf die Autobahn
The windows face the highway, a place where no one can live.

ein Platz wo man nicht leben kann.
It's a place that's unlivable.

War immer zu eng, jetzt seid ihr schon vier
It was always too small, now there are four of you.

habt nix gefunden, wohnt immer noch hier
You haven't found anything, and you still live here.

Glaubst du denn, daß dein Engel gefallen ist
Do you believe that your angel has fallen?

selbst die Hoffnung, läßt dich im Stich
Even hope has abandoned you.

Luftschlösser, die können brennen
Castles in the air can burn.

doch niemals darfst du dich von Träumen trennen
But you must never give up on your dreams.

Luftschlösser, die können brennen
Castles in the air can burn.

und Schlösser aus Luft hab'n Trümmer aus Blei
Castles made of air end up as ruins.

Trümmer aus Blei
Ruins of lead.