Schon Krass is a raw confession from a narrator who is hurtling through youth on a track paved with temptation. He looks back at reckless nights of rolling joints, smoking, lying, and following friends into a haze of drugs. The chorus repeats his stunned realization: “Ist schon krass, wie das alles verschiebt” (“It’s pretty crazy how all of this shifts”) — meaning the way addictions quietly rearrange priorities, memories, and even the sense of self. Each line balances the thrill of getting high with the heavy weight he feels when the substance is right in front of him.
Beneath the gritty honesty lies a flicker of hope. The singer wonders when he was last sober enough to dream of a fresh start, picturing a life where he can “leave it all behind and start over.” The song captures that universal tug-of-war between wanting to break free and feeling trapped by choices. It’s both a cautionary tale and a reminder that recognizing the problem is the first step toward change.
AnnenMayKantereit is a German rock band from Cologne, formed in 2011. Its three founding members, guitarist Christopher Annen, singer Henning May, and drummer Severin Kantereit, met at school and built the band's name from their surnames. They started out as street musicians in Cologne before growing into one of the most popular acts in the German-speaking world.
The band is best known for Henning May's raw, gravelly voice and their plainspoken, emotionally honest German lyrics. Their 2016 debut album Alles nix Konkretes was a number-one hit in Germany, and the single 'Pocahontas' became one of their signature songs. With little more than guitar, drums, and that unmistakable voice, they turn everyday feelings into anthems that fans sing back word for word.