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I bin a Kniera
Austria 3 Lyrics
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fua jedn doktatitl ziag i mein huat
i bleib am obend scheh z'haus, füh meine totoschein aus,
ich liebe meinen chef und sag: "es geht uns guat"
ich schau im fernsehn so gern die werbung au,
die is so sauber unds o lustig und so bunt
i hör immer auf mei frau, i bin pünktlich und genau
i bin a kniera wi'ra im biachl schdeht,
i bin da ärgste fuachngänga von wien.
i bin a reisstrahra, oaschkreula, küssa,
i kriag de goldane kniaschei'm falieh'n
zum beischbü waun i an polizisten siech,
der grod an aufschreibt, bleib i schden und sag: "ja, ja
tun sie nur ihre pflicht, schließlich g'hört sich das nicht",
und waun ka kiewara do is, zag ihn au
i bin für ordnung und für sicherheit
und meine kinder san genauso wia i
nua manchmal in der nochd, das kriag i den vadocht,
de vaschdön si und scheissen auf mi
i bin a kniera wira im biachl schdeht,
i bin da ärgste fuachengänga von wien
i bin a reisstrahra, oaschkreula, küssa,
i kriag de goidane kniaschei'm falieh'n
i kriag de goidane kniascheim falieh'n
jawoi
The song "I bin a Kniera" by Austria 3 talks about a person who is a conformist and blindly follows what is printed in newspapers, listens to their wife, and loves their boss. They enjoy watching TV commercials and staying home with their lottery tickets. The person claims to be for order and security, and their children are just like them, except for the occasional night when they rebel against their authority. The person describes themselves as a "kneeler" or "brownnoser" who is willing to do anything to get ahead and avoid trouble.
The lyrics of the song are very satirical and criticize the conformist attitudes of the society. By portraying the character in the song as a "kneeler", the song exposes the hypocrisy and emptiness of blindly following authority. The song also touches on the theme of rebellion against established norms and the societal pressure to conform to what is considered acceptable.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written in 1999 as a part of Austria 3's album "Was ihr wollt" which received platinum certification in Austria. The band consisted of three prominent Austrian musicians, Wolfgang Ambros, Georg Danzer, and Rainhard Fendrich, who were known for their social and political songs. "I bin a Kniera" quickly became one of their most popular songs and has been covered by various other musicians.
Another fascinating fact about the song is that the term "Kniera" is used colloquially in Austria to refer to someone who is a conformist or a brownnoser. The term originated from a derogatory nickname for supporters of the fascist regime in Austria during World War II. In the context of the song, it represents someone who is willing to be subservient to authority and lacks independent thought.
Overall, "I bin a Kniera" is a humorous and sarcastic song that criticizes the conformist attitudes of individuals in society. It highlights the importance of independent thinking and rebellion against established norms and societal pressures.
Chords (if known): Unfortunately, the chords for "I bin a Kniera" by Austria 3 are not available online.
Line by Line Meaning
i glaub ollas, wos in da zeidung schdeht,
I believe everything that is written in the newspaper
fua jedn doktatitl ziag i mein huat
I tip my hat to every headline
i bleib am obend scheh z'haus, füh meine totoschein aus,
I stay home in the evening, checking my lottery tickets
ich liebe meinen chef und sag: "es geht uns guat"
I love my boss and say: 'We're doing great'
ich schau im fernsehn so gern die werbung au,
I enjoy watching commercials on TV
die is so sauber unds o lustig und so bunt
They are so clean, funny and colorful
i hör immer auf mei frau, i bin pünktlich und genau
I always listen to my wife, I am punctual and precise
und wauns mi überkummt, daun hau i nur mein hund
And when I'm overwhelmed, I only rely on my dog
i bin a kniera wi'ra im biachl schdeht,
I am a crab in the sand
i bin da ärgste fuachngänga von wien.
I am the worst troublemaker in Vienna
i bin a reisstrahra, oaschkreula, küssa,
I am a troublemaker, trouble-stirrer, kisser
i kriag de goldane kniaschei'm falieh'n
I get the golden knee trophy (probably meaning he gets in a lot of fights)
zum beischbü waun i an polizisten siech,
For example, when I see a policeman,
der grod an aufschreibt, bleib i schden und sag: "ja, ja
who is just writing something down, I stay calm and say: 'Yes, yes'
tun sie nur ihre pflicht, schließlich g'hört sich das nicht",
You are just doing your job, after all, it is not polite to misbehave
und waun ka kiewara do is, zag ihn au
And when there's no one around, I still behave
i bin für ordnung und für sicherheit
I am for order and safety
und meine kinder san genauso wia i
And my children are just like me
nua manchmal in der nochd, das kriag i den vadocht,
Only sometimes at night, I get a feeling that
de vaschdön si und scheissen auf mi
they understand each other and ignore me (probably meaning they misbehave)
i bin a kniera wira im biachl schdeht,
I am a crab in the sand
i bin da ärgste fuachengänga von wien
I am the worst troublemaker in Vienna
i bin a reisstrahra, oaschkreula, küssa,
I am a troublemaker, trouble-stirrer, kisser
i kriag de goidane kniaschei'm falieh'n
I get the golden knee trophy (probably meaning he gets in a lot of fights)
i kriag de goidane kniascheim falieh'n
I get the golden knee trophy (probably meaning he gets in a lot of fights)
jawoi
Yes, indeed
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gerald0672
Georg, deine texte sind immer wieder ein genuss!!
@charliekrabath3706
Claudia Jill)) lllll
@Wutzi85
Ein Stück Musikgeschichte - Danke Georg!!
@mamanatalie2002
Der Text und die Zusammensetzung einfach Hammer!!!
@mark.us84
❤ einfach genial!
@oberstperry8086
Das mag ich an der guten alten österreichischen Musik. Sie besteht aus 100% Wahrheit.
@drops2cents260
Und es war noch Musik.
@vanluksi2010
So a Genialer text....
@haraldottofurst5834
Der über drüber Text... Passt auf viele in unserer Heimat, nicht nur in Wien
@juergenrosenberger3790
TOP TOP TOP!!!!!! Unvergessen!!!!