The word 'Jeder' means 'everyone' in a general sense, suitable for any context.

This line reflects the Cold War era's tension, where everyone felt involved in global conflicts.

The phrase 'hielten sich für' means 'thought they were' or 'considered themselves as,' useful for expressing perceived identities.

Captain Kirk is a cultural icon from 'Star Trek,' symbolizing leadership and exploration.

'Großes' means 'big' or 'large,' often used to describe scale.

Fireworks are often associated with celebrations, but here they symbolize destruction.

'Gerafft' is colloquial for 'understood' or 'caught on,' useful in informal contexts.

This reflects the confusion and lack of understanding during tense times like the Cold War.

The phrase 'sich angemacht fühlen' literally means 'to feel turned on' or 'flirted with,' rooted in emotional context.

Reflects the misinterpretation and heightened sensitivity prevalent during the Cold War.

'Schoss' is the past tense of 'schießen,' meaning 'shot' or 'fired,' an essential verb in action contexts.

Symbols like horizons in songs often suggest far-reaching consequences or futuristic thoughts.

'Luftballons' directly translates to 'air balloons,' commonly referred to as balloons in English.

99 Red Balloons became an anthem for peace, symbolizing innocence caught up in conflict.