Interpretation
In the lyrics of the song "Der Kommissar" by
Falco, it is about a commissioner who is searching for criminals and monitoring the streets. The song tells the story of a young woman who talks about her life in the big city and how she wants to break free from her reality. She longs for freedom and fun, but the commissioner is watching her and the other people on the streets.
The first verse describes how the young woman enjoys her life in the city and misses her friends. She says: "Sugar sweet, you're gonna rap to the beat", which means she likes to listen to music and dance. She wants to have fun and meet her friends. The lyrics show that she has a rebellious and free-spirited personality.
The second verse portrays the commissioner who is monitoring the people on the street. He is strong and powerful and the people are afraid of him. The lyrics say: "Schau, schau der Kommissar geht um - oh, oh, oh, Er wird dir anschauen, und du weißt warum, Die Lebenslust bringt dich um". The people feel restricted and oppressed by his presence.
In the chorus, the frustration of the people is expressed: "Drah di net um - oh, oh, oh, Schau, schau der Kommissar geht um - oh, oh, oh, Er hat die Kraft und wir sind klein und dumm, Und dieser Frust, der macht uns stumm". The people feel powerless against the commissioner and the control he exercises.
The lyrics of the song "Der Kommissar" by Falco thus address the confrontation between the people who strive for freedom and fun, and the commissioner who maintains order. It is about the conflict between individuality and control, between rebellion and authority. The lyrics show how people try to free themselves from the constraints of society, but are still limited by the power of the commissioner.