Die Prinzen are a German (sometimes a capella) pop band from Leipzig, Germa… Read Full Bio ↴Die Prinzen are a German (sometimes a capella) pop band from Leipzig, Germany. Four of the seven band members sang in the famous "Thomanerchor" (St. Thomas Boys Choir) in Leipzig. Wolfgang Lenk (tenor) and Sebastian Krumbiegel (tenor) attended the same school in Leipzig and founded a band called "Phoenix." This band became "Herzbuben" in 1987. Later, Jens Sembdner (bass) joined the band. In 1989, Henri Schmidt (baritone) became a member of "Herzbuben". "Herzbuben" evolved into "Die Prinzen" in 1991 with Tobias Künzel (baritone) as their apparent lead singer.

Es ist wie es ist
Die Prinzen Lyrics

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Du hast Pickel im Gesicht
Und 'ne Freundin hast du nicht
Macht nichts
Du bist ziemlich dick
Und hast 'n Silberblick
Macht nichts

Es ist wie es ist

Hauptsache du bist gut drauf
Es ist wie es ist
Und wenn du hinfällst, steh' wieder auf
Es ist wie es ist
Mach' dich nicht kleiner als du bist

Techno hörst du nie
Und kennst kein Extasy
Macht nichts
Bei dir ist einiges zu klein
Du kommst nirgendwo rein
Macht nichts

Es ist wie es ist...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Die Prinzen's song Es ist wie es ist are about accepting oneself as they are, regardless of their flaws or imperfections. The song highlights the fact that it's important to be happy with oneself, and to not let these perceived imperfections bring oneself down. The first verse talks about having pimples on the face and not having a girlfriend, but it's okay because that doesn't define who one is. Similarly, being overweight and having a lazy eye is not a reason to feel bad about oneself, as long as one is happy and confident.

The chorus emphasizes this message of acceptance, saying that it's important to focus on being in a good mood and to not let setbacks bring one down. The second verse continues with this theme, talking about not listening to techno and not knowing anything about ecstasy. It also highlights that the person may be small in stature and unable to enter certain places, but that again is not a reason to feel inferior.

Overall, the song is a message to the listener to accept oneself and their flaws, to focus on happiness, and to not let societal pressure bring one down.

Line by Line Meaning

Du hast Pickel im Gesicht
You have pimples on your face.

Und 'ne Freundin hast du nicht
And you don't have a girlfriend.

Macht nichts
That's okay.

Du bist ziemlich dick
You're pretty overweight.

Und hast 'n Silberblick
And you have a lazy eye.

Macht nichts
That's okay.

Es ist wie es ist
It is what it is.

Hauptsache du bist gut drauf
The most important thing is that you're in a good mood.

Es ist wie es ist
It is what it is.

Und wenn du hinfällst, steh' wieder auf
And if you fall, get back up again.

Es ist wie es ist
It is what it is.

Mach' dich nicht kleiner als du bist
Don't make yourself smaller than you are.

Techno hörst du nie
You never listen to techno.

Und kennst kein Extasy
And you don't know ecstasy.

Macht nichts
That's okay.

Bei dir ist einiges zu klein
Some things are too small for you.

Du kommst nirgendwo rein
You can't get into anywhere.

Macht nichts
That's okay.

Es ist wie es ist...
It is what it is.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNETTE HUMPE, SEBASTIAN KRUMBIEGEL

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