V8 engines, leather seats, golden steering wheels – who cares? In this cheeky hip-hop track, the German kids’ band Deine Freunde pokes fun at show-offs who brag about their expensive cars. Audi, BMW, Porsche, even Lamborghini drivers all try to look impressive, yet the song laughs at their “bling” and warns them that they have totally misunderstood what a truly awesome Schlitten (German for “sleigh” or, slang, “ride”) really is.
Enter the ultimate driver: Santa Claus. With no wheels, no roof, and zero horsepower, Santa’s timeless wooden sleigh still leaves every luxury car in the dust – or rather, in the snow. The lyrics flip material pride on its head, reminding listeners that genuine magic beats flashy status symbols every time. It is a fun, playful lesson in humility, celebrating imagination and tradition while keeping a big, ho-ho-humorous grin on its face.