Augen zu (Live)

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of someone actively choosing to disengage from negativity. The narrator observes that "Immer nur das Schlechte seh'n geht schnell," a quick descent into seeing only the bad. This tendency, when acted upon, leads to friction: "Damit eckt man an, wird angebellt." The immediate response is a deliberate turning away, a shutting out of the unpleasantness. The core tension lies in the narrator's conscious decision to prioritize inner peace over engaging with external conflict or negativity. While acknowledging that "Selbst wenn ich recht hab', ich nehm's aufs Korn," they refuse to be consumed by "all dem Zorn." This isn't about apathy, but a strategic retreat to protect their own well-being, finding solace in simple actions like turning up the music and resting. The most striking craft element is the repeated, almost mantra-like refrain of "Augen zu" (eyes closed) paired with the act of turning the music up and singing along. This creates a powerful contrast between the external world's harshness and the internal sanctuary the narrator builds. The choice to turn the music up "auf laut und nicht auf taub" (loud and not deaf) suggests an active embrace of sensory experience as a shield, rather than passive numbness. This deliberate act of self-preservation is what makes the lyrics resonate. The narrator isn't denying reality, but rather choosing their focus. By "sing' mit" (singing along) to the nonsensical "Ba-ba-ba," they are finding joy and connection in a personal, unburdened space, away from the need to constantly react to external criticism or anger. The bridge reinforces this, recalling "unkomplizierten, kleinen Momente" that are easily forgotten, highlighting the value placed on simple, positive experiences.