Never Met a German
Generals and Borders: Unraveling the Meaning Behind 'Never Met a German'
Lyrics
Never met a German
Expresses the speaker's lack of personal interaction with someone from Germany.
Never even seen one
Reiterates the absence of any direct encounter with a German individual.
Read it on the newsstand that day
The speaker read about a news story or event involving German military activity on that specific day.
That the tanks are rolling
Suggests the movement or advance of tanks, possibly indicating war or conflict.
Next thing I remember is that I'm walking in the army
The speaker experiences a sudden shift or dreamlike sequence where they find themselves in an army environment.
Following instructions it isn't very charming
They are complying with orders but express dissatisfaction with the experience.
Oh (ohohohohoh)
Expression of emotion or excitement ("oh")
Even now I feel like I'm on fire
The speaker feels intense emotions, possibly stress or agitation.
Oh - even now I couldn't get much higher
They feel a sense of elevation or being pushed to their limits.
Now I am a general and I am giving out the orders
The speaker imagines themselves as a military figure giving commands or orders.
I almost have an orgasm when the tanks are rolling
An exaggerated expression of pleasure or excitement related to tanks advancing.
Crashing through the borders
The tanks are forcefully breaking through boundaries or borders.
It's good to be a general
Expresses the perceived superiority and control of being a general in command.
Just tell these idiots what to do...hehe
The speaker finds amusement in instructing others, possibly with a mocking tone.
Anyone in my position would love it to I say:
States that anyone in their position would enjoy being in control.
Oh(ohohohohoh)
Expression of emotion or excitement ("oh")
Even now I feel like I'm on fire
Continued intense feelings or agitation, similar to earlier lines.
Oh ? even now I couldn't get much higher
Continued sense of elevation or reaching a peak in emotions.
Never never never
Repetition emphasizing the absence of personal interaction with Germans.
Now I am a German
The speaker, after all the previous experiences described, now identifies themselves as a German.
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