Der Chor der Blöden
Marius Müller-Westernhagen Lyrics

The lyrics of Marius Müller-Westernhagen's song "Der Chor der Blöden" contain a critique of society's obsession with superficial beauty and instant gratification. The opening lines "Blut ist keine Lösung, Schönheit kein Rezept" convey the message that violence and physical appearance aren't the answers to life's problems. The next lines, "Schleppend die Verblödung, Komm schon her sei nett" suggest that people have become mentally slow and mundane in their ways of thinking, and that the need for kindness and compassion is ever more crucial in this scenario.

The lyrics then introduce the idea that it is better to live life to the fullest and make mistakes than to suffer a life of mediocrity. "Lieber kurz die Hölle als in Ewigkeit sich den Rücken schinden" translates to "Better a short hell than to scourge your back for eternity" which implies that embracing life fully, even if it means experiencing pain, is preferable to living a dull and sheltered existence. The later verses talk about the destructive influence of drugs, the pitiable fate of a boy caught in their clutches, and the catastrophic effect his situation has on his parents. The closing lines speak of the defiance of the foolish or the ignorant, who form the title, the Chor der Blöden, which translates to "The Choir of Fools." The chorus repeats twice, perhaps suggesting that people are too comfortable with the current state of affairs to change anything.