Background
A satirical critique of a litigious society where individuals use the legal system as a weapon and a shield for cowardice, only to face reality when social order collapses.
The song explores the persona of a person who avoids physical or social confrontation by immediately threatening legal action, such as filing reports (anzeigen) or suing for damages.
The lyrics reference 'einunddreißiger-Style,' a German slang term (31er) for a snitch or traitor, derived from Section 31 of the Narcotics Act which rewards cooperation with authorities.
Alligatoah uses the double meaning of 'vor Gericht' (in court), turning a phrase usually associated with criminal consequences into a dark parody of romantic commitment and parting.
The bridge shifts to a post-apocalyptic scenario where laws ('Gesetze') no longer apply, leaving the protagonist defenseless without the 'legal loopholes' they previously exploited.