Wir können gar nicht singen

The song "Wir können gar nicht singen" by Weisse Wölfe offers a satirical and humorous critique of the music industry and the superficial nature of fame. The lyrics narrate the story of a band that becomes wildly popular despite lacking any real musical talent. They are adored by fans and showered with gifts, but the illusion shatters when a technical mishap reveals that they cannot actually sing. This revelation leads to a dramatic fall from grace, as the once-adored band members are now met with hostility and ridicule.

The song uses vivid imagery and hyperbole to emphasize the absurdity of the situation. For instance, the fans' extreme reactions, from fainting at the sight of the band to throwing pig heads and dead frogs, highlight the fickle nature of public adoration. The band's journey from being celebrated to being ostracized serves as a metaphor for the fleeting and often superficial nature of fame. The lyrics also touch on the role of the media and society in building and destroying public figures, as the band is hunted by the press and even disowned by their own families.

In the final verse, the song takes a further satirical twist by describing how the band members are registered as unemployed stars and deemed "unemployable." The absurdity reaches its peak when they are offered a government-funded program for long-term unemployed opera singers, leading to the creation of a record where they merely move their mouths while others sing. This ending underscores the song's critique of the music industry's focus on appearance over talent and the lengths to which society will go to maintain the facade of fame. The song ultimately serves as a humorous yet poignant commentary on the superficiality and volatility of celebrity culture.