Discover the story of the song > Der Calvinismus – Rainald Grebe

The protagonist is describing themselves as a 'doer', someone who takes action and accomplishes things. They talk about all the things they have done, like ramming an iceberg, chopping wood, and discovering a new monkey species. They also mention that they have planted an apple tree, had children, and flirted with someone until 8 in the morning. The protagonist believes in hard work and compares it to the idea of Calvinism, a religious belief that emphasizes the importance of work. They mention that the world is in trouble because of the effects of Calvinism, but they believe that through clever inventions and solutions, we can overcome these problems.