Der Kommissar
Der Kommissar - After The Fire Lyrics

Zwei drei vier one two three
Let's start counting and get ready

It's easy to see
The situation is clear and obvious

But it's not that I don't care so
It's not that I'm indifferent

'Cause I hear it all the time
I hear the warnings and advice all the time

But they never let you know
But they don't explain the reasons or give you the full picture

On the TV and the radio
They only broadcast superficial news and entertainment

She was young her heart was pure
The girl was innocent and kind-hearted

But every night is bright she got
Every night she's out having fun

She said sugar is sweet
She talked about trivial things and pleasures

She come rappin' to the beat
She talked about her experiences and feelings through music

Then I knew that she was hot
Then I realized that she was passionate and attractive

Don't turn around, uh oh
Don't ignore the danger or the authority

Der Kommissar's in town, uh oh
The police commissioner is on duty and in control

You're in his eye
You're being watched and monitored

And you'll know why
You'll understand the consequences

The more you live
The longer you survive

The faster you will die
The closer you get to danger and risk

Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?
Do you understand everything, Mr. Commissioner?

She said babe you know
She addressed me affectionately

I miss Jill and Joe
I miss my friends and companions

And all my funky friends
My cool and unconventional friends

But my street understanding
But my experience of life and society

Was just enough to know what she really meant
Was sufficient to comprehend her message

And I got to thinking while she was talking
I started to reflect on her words

That I know she told the story
That I know she conveyed something important

Of those special places that she goes
Of those hidden and exclusive locations she frequents

When she rides with the others in the subway
When she travels with her like-minded group in the underground train

Well, we meet Jill and Joe
Then we encounter some more people

And brother Herr
And a guy called Herr (a common German title)

And the whole cool gang
And their entire group of stylish and trendy people

(and oh)
(an exclamation of wonder or surprise)

They're rappin' here they're rappin' there
They're talking and boasting everywhere they go

But she's climbin' on the wall
But she's acting weirdly and dangerously

It's a clear case, Herr Kommissar
It's an evident and urgent issue for the police commissioner

'Cause all the children know
Because all the young and vulnerable people are aware

They're all slidin' down into the valley
They're all descending into a dangerous situation

They're all slipping on the same snow
They're all making the same mistake

He's got the power
He's in control and has authority

And you're so weak
And you're vulnerable and helpless

And your frustration will not let you speak
And your anger and fear will block your communication

Then you'll know why
Then you'll realize the reason and the danger

Don't turn around, uh oh
Don't avoid the responsibility or the confrontation

Der Kommissar's in town, uh oh
The police commissioner is present and vigilant

And if he talks to you
And if he interrogates or questions you

The more you live
The longer you survive

The faster you will die
The closer you get to the truth and the consequence