Streichholz und benzinkanister

Ninety-nine Ministers of War Neunundneunzig Kriegsminister Matchstick and jerrycans Streichholz und Benzinkanister Thought they were smart people Hielten sich für schlaue Leute .

99 Luftballons Lyrics in English Nena

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song 99 Luftballons by Nena from German to English.

Do you have some time for me

I'll sing a song for you
About ninety-nine balloons
On their way to the horizon
Are you thinking of me right now
I'll sing a song for you
About ninety-nine balloons
And that something like this comes from something like that
People thought they were UFOs from space
A squadron of planes after them
To give the alarm if it was true
Were just ninety-nine balloons
Each one was a great warrior
They thought they were Captain Kirk
There was a big fireworks display
The neighbors didn't understand a thing
And felt immediately provoked
While they shot at the horizon
Ninety-nine war ministers
Matches and gasoline canisters
Thought they were clever people
Already smelled a big profit
Called for war and wanted power
Man, who would have thought
That it would come to this
Because of ninety-nine balloons
Because of ninety-nine balloons
There are no more war ministers
Today I'm walking my rounds
I see the world lying in ruins
Thinking of you, I let it fly

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Joern-Uwe Fahrenkrog-Peterson, Carlo Karges

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99 Luftballons Song Meaning

"99 Luftballons" by Nena is a powerful anti-war anthem that tells the story of 99 red balloons floating into the sky, mistaken for UFOs by military forces who trigger a chain of events leading to war. The lyrics reflect on the destructive nature of war, with references to the futility of conflict and the devastation it brings. The song serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of war and the importance of peace.

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