Junge Lyrics in English Die Ärzte

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Junge by Die Ärzte from German to English.
Boy, why didn't you learn anything
Look at Dieter
He even has a car
Why don't you go
to Uncle Werner at the workshop
He'll give you a permanent job
if you ask him
Boy, boy
And look at you again
Holes in your pants and always this noise
And then your hair too
You're lost for words
Do you really have to dye them?
You never come home
We don't know what to do anymore
Boy, boy
Don't break your mother's heart
It's not too late yet
to enroll at university
You used to be so interested in animals
Wouldn't that suit you?
Your own practice
Boy, boy
And look at you again
Holes in your nose and always this noise
Electric guitars
And always these lyrics
Nobody wants to hear that!
You never come home
So many bad influences
We'll disinherit you!
Where will it all end?
We're worried!
And you were such a sweet kid!
And you were such a sweet kid!
And you were such a sweet kid!
You were so sweet
And always your friends
You all take drugs
And always this noise
Think about your future
Think about your parents
Do you want us to die?
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SONG MEANING

“Junge” is Die Ärzte’s cheeky anthem for every kid who has ever rolled their eyes at the classic parental lecture. Over a burst of frantic guitars, a chorus of well-meaning but overbearing adults fires one guilt-trip after another: Why don’t you get a real job? Look at your cousin with his nice car! Think of your poor mother! The band exaggerates these nagging questions to spotlight the huge gap between youthful dreams and society’s checklist for “success.” By repeating the word Junge (boy) like a scolding refrain, the song turns everyday advice into a comedic barrage, showing how suffocating it can feel when your appearance, hobbies, and friends are constantly judged.

Behind the humor, Die Ärzte slip in a sharp social critique: the pressure to conform can crush individuality just as much as it claims to protect it. The parents’ worries—about loud music, dyed hair, and “bad influences”—build to almost absurd levels, revealing how fear of the unknown often drives conservative expectations. Yet the band’s playful delivery keeps the mood rebellious and hopeful, inviting listeners to laugh, crank up the volume, and stay true to their own path.

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