☝️ Key Points
- The singer remains true to his true character and roots, even as his lifestyle changes due to success
- The mention of his rise 'from the bottom to the charts' shows the drastic change in his life, but he insists that he is still the same person
- He addresses people's expectations that he should change due to his success, but refuses to meet those expectations
- Money offers him freedom but does not elevate him as a person, highlighting his belief that material success does not make you a better or higher-ranking person
- The song conveys a powerful message about the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself, regardless of external changes.
Interpretation
The song 'Zeiten ändern nichts' by
1986zig is a reflection on the singer's personal journey and the immutability of his inner being, regardless of external changes or material success.
The chorus 'Egal, ob ich im Bus oder im Bentley sitz... Ich bleibe, wie ich bin, denn Zeiten ändern nichts' shows that the singer does not forget his true character and roots, even if his lifestyle has changed due to his success. Whether he is rich or poor, he remains the same person.
The line 'Alles dreht sich um 180 Grad, Denn ich kam von ganz unten in die Charts' speaks about the drastic change in his life when he went from 'down below' to success in the music charts. But despite this success, 'bleib [ich] derselbe Junge, der ich war, bis es zu Ende ist', which shows that he is still the same person he was before his success.
He also talks about people's expectations that he should change due to his success, as in the line 'Bis auf die Art, wie sie mich seh'n, als wär ich heute anders, Erwarten, dass ich anders rede, mich auf einmal anpass'. But he refuses to fulfill those expectations and remains true to his true identity.
The line 'Die Kohle kauft uns Freiheit, aber hebt uns nicht empor' shows that he believes that money can buy freedom, but it does not elevate you to a better position or make you a better person.
The song is a powerful message about the importance of being authentic and true to oneself, regardless of external changes in life.