Stinkend faul literally translates to "stinking lazy." It's a colorful and humorous idiom that you don't often hear in everyday conversation, making it quite memorable.
In the song, the singer uses this phrase to describe himself, admitting, "Bin weder Doktor noch Professor, aber ich bin stinkend faul!" (I'm neither a doctor nor a professor, but I'm stinking lazy!). This self-deprecating humor adds a unique touch to the lyrics and perfectly captures the song's lighthearted tone about wanting to be a millionaire without much effort.
“Millionär” turns the eternal cry of “Show me the money!” into a cheeky comedy. The singer dreams of bottomless riches, yet freely admits he is clueless, lazy, and armed only with a “big mouth.” Each chorus pounds home the fantasy of a forever-full bank account, while the rapid-fire chant “Geld, Geld, Geld” makes the craving impossible to ignore.
But Die Prinzen are really poking fun at society’s money obsession. The narrator toys with outrageous get-rich schemes—robbing a bank, marrying wealthy widows, or becoming a pop star—only to back out because prison, heartbreak, or hard work sound worse than being broke. The song’s playful irony reminds us that the chase for millions can be just as ridiculous as it is tempting, and that laughing at our own daydreams might be the richest payoff of all.