☝️ Key Points
- The song is about a humorous confrontation between two people.
- Different situations are described and accompanied by witty rhymes.
- The lyrics make it clear that one can unexpectedly get into trouble.
- It is shown that one should assert oneself and stand up to unpleasant situations in conflicts.
- The song emphasizes that some things, like a hickey, can be undesirable and have consequences.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Otti's Rap" by
Otto Waalkes are about a humorous confrontation between two people. The lyrics describe different situations and are underscored with funny rhymes.
At the beginning of the song, it's about the baker who shouts "Backe, Backe Kuchen" and in doing so, lets out a cry of pain. This is meant to illustrate that sometimes one can unexpectedly get into trouble.
Furthermore, a conversation between two people is depicted. One person asks questions and says that they are angry, but doesn't directly talk about it. The other person reacts by saying that they want to beat up the first person. When the size of the other person is mentioned, the first person realizes that they better leave. But it's too late, because the other person has already grabbed them by the collar.
Then it's about the possibility of the person being beaten and kneaded, their face destroyed. It is emphasized that the other person can do everything except give a hickey. This is humorously repeated: "Mach mir doch kein Knutschfleck, alles nur kein Knutschfleck. Der Knutschfleck hat nur einen Zweck, der Knutschfleck bleibt und du bist weg."
The lyrics of the song humorously express that one should assert oneself in conflicts and face unpleasant situations. They also show that some things, like a hickey, can be undesirable and have consequences.