Achterbahn Lyrics in English Clueso

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Achterbahn by Clueso from German to English.

Everybody wants me to plant a tree or build a house

So they can count on me like a countdown

That I'll grow up and not just check out pretty women

Do a bit more sport against the wear and tear

That I do what people normally do

Come on, go take a trip around the world

That I'll sit down and write super-hits for cash

Parents want grandkids

They can carry on their laps, making sure

That it keeps going

I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster

And I feel good, 'cause it feels so good

'Cause I'm still rolling without a plan after all these years

And I feel good, 'cause it feels so good

People want me to live by a plan or lift my arm

So they can support me like an armrest

That I stay flexible and have skills

Chase my inner slacker past every border

That I know the future like a crystal ball

Put something aside for the world and all the hustle

I'm supposed to find the meaning of life, not lay it on too thick

Since I'm one of those who got it

I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster

And I feel good, 'cause it feels so good

'Cause I'm still rolling without a plan after all these years

And I feel good, 'cause it feels so good

Ride without a plan

After all these years still ride without a plan

Come on, let me

Ride without a plan

I want to

After all these years still ride without a plan

I want to

Ride without a plan

After all these years still ride without a plan

I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster

And I feel good, 'cause it feels so good

'Cause I'm still rolling without a plan after all these years

And I feel good, 'cause it feels so good

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Thomas Huebner, Tobias Felix Kuhn

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Achterbahn — rollercoaster

Achterbahn literally translates to "rollercoaster". It's a fun and evocative word that immediately brings to mind ups, downs, twists, and turns.

In the song, Clueso uses "Achterbahn" as a metaphor for his life, which he describes as unplanned and full of unexpected events, much like a rollercoaster ride. He embraces this unpredictable journey, saying "Ich sag Hallo mit nem Gruß aus der Achterbahn" (I say hello with a greeting from the rollercoaster), making it a central and memorable image of the song.

Imagine sending a postcard from a roller coaster instead of an office desk. That is exactly what Clueso does in “Achterbahn” (“Roller Coaster”). While family, friends, and society hand him a long to-do list—plant a tree, build a house, write radio hits, plan for grandchildren—he cheerfully waves from the whirling tracks of life and shouts: “Ich fahr immer noch ohne Plan!” He would rather enjoy the rush of spontaneity than tick off conventional milestones.

The song is a playful anthem for anyone who feels squeezed by other people’s expectations. Over a breezy beat, Clueso celebrates staying flexible, curious, and a little rebellious, choosing momentum over meticulous planning. “Achterbahn” reminds us that growth does not have to follow a blueprint; sometimes the best way to feel alive is to keep riding without a map, savoring every twist and turn.

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