☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics tell the story of Jonas, a friend of the singer, who drove very fast without glasses.
- Jonas' lack of glasses caused many people to see him too late and there were accidents.
- The chorus asks Jonas why he didn't wear glasses, because he would still be alive today if he had.
- The lyrics show how dangerous Jonas' driving was, as he even had more alcohol in his blood than some drunk drivers.
- At the end of the song, it is described how Jonas was driving on the wrong road and was hit by a train.
Interpretation
The song lyrics "Jonas, why didn't you wear glasses?" by
Ralf Bendix tells the story of Jonas, a friend of the singer, who drove very fast. Jonas had the fastest car in town, but unfortunately he didn't wear glasses. This led to many people seeing him too late and accidents happening.
The chorus of the song asks Jonas why he didn't wear glasses, because if he had, he would still be alive today. It is pointed out that some people were driving drunk, but Jonas had even more alcohol in his blood. This shows how dangerous his driving was.
The lyrics also describe that Jonas was a very good driver and no one could brake as well as him. But unfortunately, everyone who rode with him did not survive.
At the end of the song, it is told how Jonas was driving on a wide road that turned out not to be a road. He was scared when he saw the train coming towards him head-on. The singer later only found Jonas' watch and he realized that Jonas smelled strongly of whiskey.
The lyrics criticize Jonas' reckless behavior and emphasize the importance of protecting our senses to avoid accidents.