☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics describe a situation in a bar where the beer and money run out.
- It is emphasized that the person who leaves last should turn off the lights as the place is closing.
- It is pointed out that there is always a reason to celebrate, even the dog's name day.
- There is a story about an old prison on the outskirts of town that was rejected by the administration and is now being sold to a bank.
- The chorus emphasizes that those who leave last are the ones who will go far.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Der letzte macht das Licht aus" by
Frank Schöbel describe a situation in a pub where the beer and money have run out. The question of what to do now is raised. It is about the person who will be the last to leave and turn off the lights, as the place is closing. But the idea that everyone will obediently go to sleep is not really believed.
It is pointed out that there is always a reason to celebrate. Even the dog's name day can be enough to invite the best friends and party. It is mentioned that some people can tolerate surprisingly large amounts of alcohol and that there was even someone who coolly shouted before falling off the chair.
Furthermore, it is reported about an old prison on the outskirts of town that was rejected by the Treuhand. It is no longer worth sticking bags, so three quarters of the staff are laid off. The property is sold to a bank. An employee named Ede, the vault guy, is happy about it because he can now work on the vault. It is said that a choir of inmates sang softly.
The chorus emphasizes that those who are the last to leave will be the ones who will go far. It is emphasized that calm brings strength and that others may already be finished while one is still in the race.