The song "Wenn die Eltern erzählen" by Gerhard Schöne tells the story of how parents often reminisce about their own childhood and how much better things were back in their day. The song encourages the listener to ask their grandparents about their youth, as they will likely have some interesting stories to share. The lyrics mention various mischievous and rebellious acts that the parents, and even the grandparents, engaged in when they were young, such as climbing onto the roof, writing on public property, or getting into trouble at school. The song highlights the similarities between the parents' and the listener's experiences, showing that everyone goes through similar stages of childhood. Overall, the song emphasizes the idea that parents and grandparents were once children too, and that they have their own stories of fun, rebellion, and mischief from their youth. It reminds the listener that they are not alone in their experiences and that their parents and grandparents have likely gone through similar things.
