Discover the story of the song > In Bubblegum – Alphaville

The song is about a guy who is suggesting that his friend takes a fun holiday somewhere sunny. He talks about how they can relax under electric silver trees and play pretend by pretending to be sinking in water while waterskiing. He also mentions that if they want some excitement, they can talk to some artistic people who dress like Charly Manson. The guy then talks about how they can go on an interesting sightseeing tour where they can see people who have suffered from love, as well as commercial gurus and artists. He also mentions a church where they can hear screaming and the priest saying that girls can either be saints or whores. The guy then talks about a bridge where there are performers and junkies who shoot sperm, and recommends a restaurant called Loony's Inn where they can have a good meal and then go rest at Pere Lachaise. Overall, he is suggesting that his friend takes a fun and interesting holiday.