Faltenrock

Mike Krüger's song "Faltenrock" is a humorous and light-hearted tune that revolves around a man's bemusement with his girlfriend's unwavering attachment to her pleated skirt. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is otherwise perfectly ordinary—neither too thin nor too fat, neither too short nor too tall—but has an unusual obsession with her pleated skirt. This fixation is something she just can't seem to shake off, much to the man's chagrin.

The chorus, or 'Ref,' emphasizes the man's exasperation as he repeatedly sings about the pleated skirt, expressing his frustration with the phrase "ich geh am Stock," which translates to "I'm going crazy." The song's humor is further amplified when the man tries to convince his girlfriend to get rid of the skirt, even going so far as to call it a "Fledermaus" (bat) and a "Drachen" (dragon). Despite his efforts, including a scene where she burns the skirt and he resorts to drinking, the pleated skirt remains a central, almost comical, element in their relationship.

The song takes an even more absurd turn when the man discovers that his girlfriend also wears a pleated pajama at night, which he describes as being almost like a pleated skirt. This revelation adds another layer of humor and frustration, making the situation feel like a never-ending drama. Mike Krüger's playful lyrics and catchy melody make "Faltenrock" a memorable and entertaining song that highlights the quirks and idiosyncrasies that can exist in relationships.