Meine Stadt ist zu laut
Kraftklub Lyrics

Oh meine Stadt ist zu laut
The singer is complaining about the high level of noise in his/her city.

Uh meine Stadt ist zu laut
This line further emphasizes the singer's frustration about the noise in his/her city.

Ob ihr mir das glaubt oder nicht, ihr seit jung, war ich auch
The singer is addressing the younger generation and making a point that he/she was once young like them.

Ich hab selber Mist gebaut, aber ich war nicht so laut!
The artist is acknowledging that he/she made mistakes in the past, but they were not as loud and disruptive as the current generation.

Braucht man denn zum jung sein unbedingt verdammten Krach?
The artist questions the need for excessive noise as a key component of youthfulness.

Dann betreibt doch eure Klubs irgendwo am Rand der Stadt!
The singer is suggesting that loud clubs and similar establishments should be located away from residential areas, preferably at the outskirts of the city.

Aber nicht in meiner Nachbarschaft, nicht vor meinem Haus
The singer does not want any loud activities happening around his/her house or in the neighborhood.

Das gehört hier alles mir, weil ich hab das gekauft
The artist asserts his/her ownership of the property and sees it as a right to have control over the noise levels in the surroundings.

Ganz genau, ich schütze nur mein Eigentum
The artist sees his/her efforts to reduce noise levels as a means of protecting his/her property.

Hättet ihr das Geld wie ich, würdet ihr das Gleiche tun!
The artist is implying that anyone with enough money would act in the same way to protect their properties and reduce noise levels.

Wir sind hier nicht bei Rio Reiser, gehst du schon?
The singer references Rio Reiser, a German singer known for political activism, to suggest that their behavior is not a political statement or protest.

Hier ist nichts besetzt außer meinem Telefon
The artist makes a sarcastic remark that nothing is being occupied, except his/her phone, hinting that there is no political or social agenda underlying the call for reducing noise levels.

Ich hab Prinzipien, kann keiner mir verbieten
The singer believes that he/she has the right to stick to his/her principles, even if no one else agrees with them or tries to forbid them.

Ich steig in den Q7, bei euch steigen die Mieten
The singer suggests that while he/she can afford a luxurious car, the younger generation is struggling with increasing rent prices.

Ich mach kaum ein Fenster auf!
The singer avoids opening his/her windows due to the high noise levels in the city.

Doch ich zieh vor Gericht
The artist intends to take legal action against the noisy activities in his/her city.

Und ihr zieht aus, und ihr zieht aus!
The artist hopes that the noisy individuals or establishments will leave the city or the neighborhood as a result of the legal action.

Ich hab die Regeln nicht gemacht, was kann ich dafür
The singer acknowledges the existence of certain rules or laws regarding noise levels, but he/she is not responsible for creating them.

Dass ihr noch immer nicht verstanden habt wie Dinge funktionieren?
The singer is criticizing the younger generation for not understanding how things work in society, including the need for maintaining a peaceful environment.

Ich bin nicht böse und gemein, (nein) Ich bin nicht der Feind
The artist wants to make it clear that he/she is not an enemy of the younger generation, but rather someone who wants to live in a less noisy environment.

Ich hab Verstöße angezeigt, nicht persönlich gemeint!
The artist has reported violations of noise regulations, but it is not a personal attack against any individual or group.

Aber wir brauchen gar nicht streiten, wir leben in 'nem Rechtsstaat
The artist believes that there is no need for arguing or fighting, as they live in a country with a legal system that can resolve disputes fairly.

Könnt ihr euch nicht leisten? Ja dann habt ihr eben Pech gehabt!
The singer implies that if the younger generation cannot afford to live in a less noisy area, then it is just bad luck for them.

Ich war von Anfang an für die Zukunft dieser Stadt
The artist sees himself/herself as a supporter of the city's future, and reducing noise levels is a part of contributing to its growth and development.

Ist das denn zu viel verlangt? Ein bisschen Ruhe in der Nacht!
The singer is asking if it's too much to ask for a peaceful environment, especially during the night when people need to rest.

Und wem das hier nicht passt kann gerne gehen
The singer believes that anyone who does not like his/her rules can leave the city.

Niemand hält euch auf haut einfach ab, haut einfach ab!
The singer is telling those who disagree with him/her to leave the city if they want to avoid following noise regulations.

Solange ihr das bei euch zuhause macht
The artist suggests that individuals can still enjoy loud activities, but they should do it in their own homes rather than in public spaces or other people's neighborhoods.

Aber nicht hier in meiner Stadt, vor meiner Tür, bis in die Nacht
The artist does not want any noisy activities happening close to his/her house or in the city, especially at night.

Tut mir leid doch eins ist Fakt, für Leute wie euch ist hier kein Platz!
The singer believes that those who enjoy making noise and disrupting the peace do not belong in his/her city.