Stoppok was born in Hamburg and grown up in Essen, Germany. His musical roo… Read Full Bio ↴Stoppok was born in Hamburg and grown up in Essen, Germany. His musical roots are situated in German folk rock. He was in the group Stenderband with Ex-Steeleye Span percussionist Nigel Pegrum in 1980. Since 1982 his appearances have been as a solo artist or as the group „Stoppok“.

Stoppok now lives in Bavaria (Bayern).

Meine Welt
Stoppok Lyrics

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Ich bieg mir meine Welt zurecht
bieg mir meine kleine Welt zurecht
und ich schau mich nicht um
man kann alles so und so seh'n wer weiß schon wie es ist
was soll ich denn groß grübeln ich bin kein pessimist
der eine hat's der andre nicht das war schon immer so
alle menschen tragen hier das gleiche risiko
Ich bieg mir meine Welt zurecht ...

das ewige gerede von den krisen überall
die langen diskussionen um die doppelte moral
ist doch alles blanker unsinn und panikmacherei
ich find' uns ging's schon schlechter was soll die meckerei
Ich bieg mir meine Welt zurecht ...
heut' steht es in der zeitung ein mann hier in der stadt
schlechte karten in der liebe und auch im spiel ' mieses blatt
springt einfach aus dem fenster ohne sich zu genieren

ehrlich das versteh' ich nicht das könnt' mir nie passier'n
Ich bieg mir meine Welt zurecht ...

Overall Meaning

The main message of Stoppok's song "Meine Welt" is that we all have the power to create our own reality and worldview. The lyrics discuss the various negative aspects of the world, such as crises, double standards, and bad luck, but the singer chooses to focus on the positive and shape his own perspective. He rejects pessimism and sees life as a series of risks that we all share. He also questions the sensationalism of the media and encourages people to think for themselves instead of getting caught up in the hype.

The repetition of the phrase "Ich bieg mir meine Welt zurecht" emphasizes the singer's active role in creating his own world. The word "biegen" (to bend or shape) implies that he is not just passively accepting the world around him, but actively molding it to fit his needs and desires. The phrase "was soll ich denn groß grübeln" (why should I dwell on it) underscores his practical and positive approach to life.

Overall, "Meine Welt" is a call to take charge of your own beliefs and perceptions in a world that often seems chaotic and unpredictable. It encourages listeners to be resilient and determined in the face of adversity and to embrace a positive outlook on life.

Line by Line Meaning

Ich bieg mir meine Welt zurecht
I mold my own world to fit my own perception

bieg mir meine kleine Welt zurecht
I shape my own small world to how I see it

und ich schau mich nicht um
I don't look around at what's happening

man kann alles so und so seh'n wer weiß schon wie es ist
Everything can be seen from different angles, who really knows what's true

was soll ich denn groß grübeln ich bin kein pessimist
Why should I worry too much, I'm not a pessimist

der eine hat's der andre nicht das war schon immer so
Some have it, some don't, it's always been like that

alle menschen tragen hier das gleiche risiko
Everyone here faces the same risk

das ewige gerede von den krisen überall
The constant talk of crises everywhere

die langen diskussionen um die doppelte moral
The lengthy discussions of double standards

ist doch alles blanker unsinn und panikmacherei
It's all just nonsense and fear-mongering

ich find' uns ging's schon schlechter was soll die meckerei
I think we've been worse off before, so why complain