Meine Freiheit, deine Freiheit [English translation]

Of course freedom has something to do with Germany

As long as you contribute to the economy

Some have to remain un-free, no one is immune

When he misses the train that carries him to freedom

When he doesn't see the train and unnecessarily complicates everything

Yes yes, then there are rules he has to respect

Then his employer might say to him:

My freedom doesn't have to be your freedom

My freedom yes, your freedom no

My freedom is guaranteed by the constitution

Yours doesn't really matter

My freedom means I can make big sales

Your freedom means I might employ you

And since you have to buy my wares anyway, come work for me

So that your freedom doesn't cost me anything

And so it remains

That my freedom always continues to be my freedom

Your freedom continues to be part of my freedom

And if I don't have my freedom, you don't have yours

So my freedom becomes your responsibility

That's why I tell you

Defend my freedom with a weapon in your hand

And with a weapon in the hands of your children

So that when they work, none of your children ever forget

What freedom is

My freedom is always your first commandment

Remain true to my freedom until your death

If you don't find that logical, just remember:

Without my freedom, you're out of a job

Yes freedom is different from unrestraint

Freedom means to get busy

Manliness and sweat

I'll tell you what I think freedom is these days:

To leave things as they are.

So obviously, my freedom is always more important than your freedom

My freedom yes, your freedom no

My freedom is already hundreds of years old

Yours might come at some point

But for now, nothing will come of your ambitions

Because you don't have any power, nor a corporation

I'd be pretty stupid if I let go of my freedom for yours

So I will keep my freedom, you don't get yours

Yet.

• Artist:Georg Kreisler