Angriff auf's Schlaraffenland
Die Radierer Lyrics
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Das Schlaraffenland brennt.
Und jetzt nix wie nach Haus. Gummibärchen für die Heimat, Eis, Salinos und Krokant, Müssen wir uns alles holen, Angriff auf's Schlaraffenland! Daß sie jetzt da unten brennen, Das ist nur die gerechte Strafe, Denn sie wollten uns nichts geben, Und wir sind doch keine Schafe. Diese miese Süßwarenkrise, Ja, sie endet doch noch angenehm.
Danke, danke, Bundeswehr! Und jetzt bitte das nächste Problem.
The lyrics to the Die Radierer's song Angriff auf's Schlaraffenland describe a scenario where the singer is flying in their jet and dropping napalm onto the Schlaraffenland, causing it to burn. The goal is to collect and take home all the treats, including Gummibärchen, Eis, Salinos, and Krokant. The burning of the Schlaraffenland is seen as a just punishment for not sharing with others, and the singer is proud to not be a "sheep" who will accept being denied access to the goodies. The singer sees this as a resolution to the "miserable candy crisis" and thanks the Bundeswehr (the German armed forces) for their help. However, they immediately seek out the next problem to solve.
This song can be interpreted in a number of ways, such as a critique of consumerism or a satire of military aggression. According to the band's official website, the song was written in response to a dream that the songwriter had, which involved the destruction of a mythical land of excess. The song's unique blend of absurdity, aggression, and ambiguity has made it popular among both punk and experimental music fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich flieg hier in meinem Jet, Klappen auf zwo, drei, vier, Napalm raus.
I am piloting my aircraft and preparing to drop bomb shells filled with napalm.
Das Schlaraffenland brennt.
The land of milk and honey is burning to the ground.
Und jetzt nix wie nach Haus. Gummibärchen für die Heimat, Eis, Salinos und Krokant,
We must quickly return home with all the sweet treats - gummy bears, ice cream, Salinos and Krokant
Müssen wir uns alles holen, Angriff auf's Schlaraffenland!
We have to take everything by force, this is an attack on the land of plenty!
Daß sie jetzt da unten brennen, Das ist nur die gerechte Strafe,
They deserve punishment for not sharing their riches with us, this fire is justice served.
Denn sie wollten uns nichts geben, Und wir sind doch keine Schafe.
They refused to share their goodies with us, but we are not passive sheep.
Diese miese Süßwarenkrise, Ja, sie endet doch noch angenehm.
This candy crisis is terrible, but it will have a happy ending for us.
Danke, danke Bundeswehr!
Thank you, thank you to our military forces for their support.
Und jetzt bitte das nächste Problem.
Now, let's move on to the next issue at hand.
Contributed by Thomas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.