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Arbeitsgeld is a cheeky, tongue-in-cheek anthem for everyone who has ever dreamed of instant riches without lifting a finger. Throughout the song, Nachlader repeats the simple mantra “kein Geld, keine Arbeit – nur Geld,” painting the picture of a narrator who is flat-out tired of the grind and openly declares that “work is dumb.” The playful repetition turns the lyrics into a catchy protest chant against the traditional “work hard, earn money” formula.

Beneath the humor lies a sharper social commentary: the singer exposes our love-hate relationship with labor, poking fun at a consumer society where money is idolized yet meaningful work can feel scarce or unrewarding. By asking everyone for just one euro “for the price of a smile,” the narrator spotlights both the absurdity of begging for easy money and the uncomfortable reality of economic inequality. In short, the track is a fun, sarcastic reminder that many of us secretly wish for “Geld ohne Arbeit – sofort!”

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