Katze
Udo Lindenberg Lyrics

Mädchen, du bist eine Katze
The singer addresses a girl as a cat as she possesses the qualities of a cat.

das find' ich so gut an dir
The singer admires the girl for having cat-like qualities and expresses his fondness for her.

schmusige, süße Mieze
The singer describes the girl as a cuddly and sweet kitten.

und auch wild wie ein Raubtier
The artist adds that the girl also possesses the qualities of a wild predator.

doch manchmal gibt es Situationen
The artist acknowledges that there are situations where the girl needs to be tougher.

da mußt du härter sein
The singer advises the girl to be stronger and more assertive during difficult situations.

wenn dein Alter dir seine Sprüche geigt
The singer refers to when the girl's parent(s) lecture her with their advice or opinions.

und immer sagt, du wärst noch viel zu klein
The artist notes that her parents believe she is too young and inexperienced to make decisions for herself.

sag ihm 'n schönen Gruß und so
The artist suggests the girl to ignore her parents' advice and say hello to them for him sarcastically.

er soll sich besser auskotzen auf'm Klo
The artist implies that the girl's parent(s) should complain to someone else about their problems and not impose their views on her.

Mädchen, ist das nicht tierisch
The singer remarks that the situation is 'animalistic' in nature, referencing back to the earlier comparison of the girl to a cat.

alle Menschen sind wie Katzen
The artist compares all humans to cats, implying that they too possess unique and varying traits.

viele sind alberne Plüschfiguren
The singer notes that many people are like silly stuffed toys, lacking complex qualities.

auf den Leisetretertatzen
The singer describes how people often behave quietly and with restraint, much like how cats walk silently on their paws.

doch wir sind anders und passen nicht
The singer claims that he and the girl are different from the majority of people and don't fit in with the norm.

in die Spielzeugabteilung und nicht in den Zoo
The artist uses a metaphor to describe how he and the girl don't belong in the toy store or in captivity like animals in a zoo.

wir sind die Freunde des Dschungels
The artist identifies himself and the girl as friends of the jungle, meaning they are free and boundless like the wilderness.

und unser Song geht so:
The singer introduces a song that reflects his and the girl's philosophy and shows how they express themselves.

Wir sind die Tiger, und eins ist klar
The singer and the girl identify themselves as tigers, indicating their ferocious and independent nature.

Käfige sind zum Ausbrechen da
The artist suggests that cages are meant to be broken free from, and captivity is not a natural state for beings like tigers.

das ist mein Leben, und ich mach', was ich will
The artist asserts his independence and that he lives life on his own terms.

das ist mein Kopf, und ich denk', was ich will
The artist affirms that he thinks for himself and doesn't let others dictate his thoughts or actions.

ich bin ein Tiger, zähmen könnt ihr mich nicht
The singer reasserts his untameable nature, implying that others can't control him or force him to conform.

jeder, der das versucht
The artist warns others who may try to control him or make him conform.

kriegt die Pranke voll ins Gesicht!
The singer expresses that anyone who tries to control him will face dire consequences and can expect to face his wrath.