Mach's Dir Selbst Lyrics in English Silbermond

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Mach's Dir Selbst by Silbermond from German to English.
You wanna drive a Ferrari
But you ride the tram
You dream of a house on the beach with a view of the sea
Life ain't fair, is it?
Every day from eight till three
You watch nothing but talk-show mush
Your life's as awesome as paddle-boating
I've got a better plan
Do it yourself
Don't think
Do it yourself
Can't get any better
You want a lot and even more
Nothing comes out of nowhere
Now it's in your hands
So do it yourself
Even a look beyond your plate's already too risky for you
When everybody else jumps, you jump too
There's not much more to it
Do you know how life tastes
When you discover it for yourself
When you feel for the first time what it means
When you pull something off yourself
Do it yourself
Don't think
Do it yourself
Can't get any better
You want a lot and even more
Nothing comes out of nowhere
Now it's in your hands
So do it yourself
And you'll see
Every sh*t falls off you in a heartbeat
Do it yourself
Do it yourself
Do it yourself
Don't think
Do it yourself Can't get any better
You want a lot and even more
Nothing comes out of nowhere
Now it's in your hands
Do it yourself Don't think
Do it Can't get any better
You want a lot and even more
Nothing comes out of nowhere
Now it's in your hands
Do it yourself
Do it yourself
Let him do it himself
Do it yourself
Do it yourself
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Paul Stanley, Andreas Carlsson
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SONG MEANING

Silbermond’s punchy anthem Mach's Dir Selbst is a friendly wake-up call for anyone stuck in daydreams. The lyrics paint vivid pictures: a person who wants to race a Ferrari but still rides the streetcar, who binges daytime talk shows instead of creating their own adventure. With playful irony, the band shows what happens when big wishes meet small actions. The verdict? Life will feel as thrilling as a paddle boat if you do not grab the steering wheel yourself.

The chorus delivers the core message in three simple words: Mach's dir selbst – do it yourself. Stop waiting for luck, quit copying the crowd, and start shaping your future with your own hands. Once you dare to cross your personal comfort line, everyday problems shrink and new possibilities pop up. The song turns self-reliance into a catchy mantra, encouraging listeners to trade passivity for action and transform their biggest dreams into tangible reality.

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