Discover the story of the song > Es Zündhölzli azündt – Mani Matter

The protagonist lit a match and it caused a flame, but he accidentally dropped the match on the carpet, almost causing a hole in it. He realized that if he didn't pay attention to the fire, it could have caused a bigger problem in the house. The lyrics describe the potential consequences of not being careful with fire, including a fire in the neighborhood, the fire department being called, and even a war breaking out. Fortunately, the protagonist managed to quickly remove the match from the carpet, preventing any further damage.