Picture a lonely street corner at dawn: a handful of weary drinkers shuffle their feet, trying to gulp down a version of life that still feels whole. By daylight they seem invisible, passed by silent, suit-and-tie 'penguins' who move like robots through the city. Yet when the sun sinks and the stage lights of night flicker on, those same outcasts transform into a powerful ensemble. Their voices rise über den Dächern and echo untern den Brücken, forming an unlikely symphony the song calls the Chor der Kaputten — the choir of the broken.
Benzin turns this nocturnal chorus into a celebration of resilience. The lyrics remind us that society’s overlooked souls still possess a vibrant inner world, waiting for its moment under the spotlight. By contrasting drab mornings with electrifying nights, the song asks a simple question: can you hear them? It invites listeners to tune in to the hidden music of their cities — the stories, sorrows, and hopes of people we often ignore — and to recognize that even the most battered voices can create beauty when they sing together.