☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics deal with the topic of marijuana consumption and its negative effects.
- It humorously mentions that carrots are a healthier alternative.
- The text emphasizes that marijuana messes up the blood and makes you feel weak.
- It is mentioned that marijuana ruins the mind and causes a mental hangover.
- The song lyrics should not be taken as a serious statement about drug use, but as a humorous depiction.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Mörchenlied" by
Helge Schneider are about a child talking about how it used to be when marijuana was consumed and it made you feel bad afterwards. But the parents are not happy about it and say that it's not good. They recommend eating carrots instead. The text repeats several times the mother's wish that the child would rather eat carrots. The song's lyrics also include the statement that marijuana is not good and that it's better to eat carrots. It is also mentioned that marijuana ruins the blood and makes you weak. The song's lyrics end with the statement that marijuana ruins the brain and gives you a paper head.