La Hengst was born in 1967 and grew up in Bad Salzuflen in Westfalia.
Between 1986 and 1988 she was a part of the ‚Fast Weltweit’ label scene (with Frank Spilker/Die Sterne & Jochen Distelmeyer/Blumfeld) and released a number of songs on their tape cassette samplers.
In 1989 she moved to Hamburg and in the following year formed the bands ‚Die Braut haut ins Auge’ and the ‚Mobylettes’ and was, from 1989 till 1991,a member of the band ‚HUAH’ Since 1992 she has repeatedly lent her voice to Rocko Schamoni (on tour and in the studio) as a guest singer.
‚Die Braut haut ins Auge’ realeased 3 studio albums, played what are now considered to be legendary concerts in virtually every city, town and hamlet in Germany, toured the U.S.A. in 1996 and in the summer of 1997, were invited to play at one of the largest Rock festivals in St Petersburg/Russia.
1999 ‚Die Braut haut ins Auge’ amicably disbanded and to round up a good 9 year roll, they recorded a live Album ‚+1 auf die Gästeliste’ (+1 on the Guest list) which Bernadette La Hengst released on her label ‚B.H. Records’ to coincide with the band’s farewell tour.
She is also one of the founding members of the non-commercial group ‚Buttclub’ in Hamburg that was created as a cultural-political network and has, since 1999, organised political activities and readings and film and art events.
In September 2003, Bernadette La Hengst was distinguished by the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen for her complete artistic work (to date!) with the Female Artists Award in the category popular music.
Discography:
1987-1988: Fast Weltweit cassette sampler No.1& No.2
1990: HUAH! Was machen Huah jetzt! (L`age d`or)
1991: Mobylettes, Girltalk (Elbtonal)
1991: Die Braut haut ins Auge, Double 7“ (Pudels Records)
1993: Die Braut haut ins Auge, CD, LP (BMG)
1995: Die Braut haut ins Auge, Was nehm ich mit?, CD, LP (BMG)
1998: Die Braut haut ins Auge, Pop ist tot, CD (BMG)
2000: Die Braut haut ins Auge, + 1 auf der Gästeliste CD, LP (B.H.Records, Ritchie Records)
2002: Bernadette La Hengst, Der beste Augenblick in deinem Leben... CD (Trikont)
2002: Bernadette La Hengst, Vinyl 7“: Keine Tränen (Ritchie Records)
2002: Ein Mädchen namens Gerd, Contribution to the ‚Tribute to Johnny Cash’ Compilation CD (Trikont)
2003: Spielbude bis Balduintreppe, Contribution to the ‚Gebrüder Wolff Compilation’ CD (Trikont)
2005: Schwabinggrad Ballett, CD, LP (Staubgold)
September 2005: Bernadette La Hengst, La Beat, CD/LP (Trikont/Ritchie Records)
Official Website: www.lahengst.com
Hunger
Bernadette La Hengst Lyrics
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ich bin gierig, übertrieben, unersättlich unzufrieden,
es ist nie genug, und mein Magen knurrt,
140 Beats per minute schlägt mein Herz mich bis zum Limit,
ich will tanzen, mich im Kreis drehen,
und dabei dem Himmel und der Hölle direkt in die Augen sehen.
Ich brauche niemand, bin alleine
mit den Sternen und der Sonne, wir sind ohne einen Halt,
versuche nicht, mich einzufangen, ich habe kein Verlangen,
ich habe Hunger, ich bin niemals satt,
also gib mir etwas ab von deinem großen Kuchen,
den dir deine Mutter gab, du hast viel zuviel,
ich habe viel zu wenig,
und wer selbstlos ist wird König.
Diese Stille in dem großen Loch
in der Mitte meiner Seele läßt mich nicht in Ruhe, ich quäle
mich mit Dingen, die es füllen,
und bin immer wieder überrascht über die leeren Hüllen
und den Hunger.
The lyrics to the song "Hunger" by Bernadette La Hengst reveal the singer's insatiable desire for more. She expresses her hunger for everything that life has to offer, but no matter how much she consumes, the hunger remains. She is greedy and unsatisfied, always wanting more and never feeling fully content. She describes how her heart beats at 140 beats per minute, highlighting the intensity of her insatiable hunger.
Despite feeling alone, the singer finds solace in the stars and sun, with no need for others to satisfy her desires. She sees herself as a light and wind creature, unable to be contained but ever-hungry. The singer seeks to fill the emptiness in the middle of her soul, but is constantly surprised by the hollowness of her material possessions. The hunger she feels is not just physical but also symbolic of the emptiness within her.
Overall, the song "Hunger" reveals the singer's constant yearning for more, not just in terms of physical desires but also as a reflection of the emptiness within.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich habe Hunger, ich bin niemals satt,
I am constantly craving more in life, never fully satisfied or content.
ich bin gierig, übertrieben, unersättlich unzufrieden,
I am overly greedy, insatiable, and dissatisfied with my current situation.
es ist nie genug, und mein Magen knurrt,
No matter how much I have, it never feels like enough and I am always hungry for more.
140 Beats per minute schlägt mein Herz mich bis zum Limit,
My heart beats fast and hard, pushing me to my limits and driving my hunger for more experiences in life.
ich will tanzen, mich im Kreis drehen,
I want to spin and dance freely, embracing the joys of life.
und dabei dem Himmel und der Hölle direkt in die Augen sehen.
I want to face everything about life, good or bad, and feel alive and free.
Ich brauche niemand, bin alleine
I don't need anyone around me to feel fulfilled as I am comfortable being on my own.
mit den Sternen und der Sonne, wir sind ohne einen Halt,
The stars and the sun are my only companions and we are all without any restraints or boundaries.
manchmal fühl ich mich wie eine Licht- und Windgestalt,
At times, I feel like a mystical being made of light and wind, free and untethered.
versuche nicht, mich einzufangen, ich habe kein Verlangen,
Don't try to control or restrict me as I have no desire to be captured, contained, or held back in life.
ich habe Hunger, ich bin niemals satt,
I am constantly craving more in life, never fully satisfied or content.
also gib mir etwas ab von deinem großen Kuchen,
Give me a piece of what you have, as I am hungry for more and you seem to have an abundance of it.
den dir deine Mutter gab, du hast viel zuviel,
Your mother may have given you more than you need, as you seem to have an excessive amount.
ich habe viel zu wenig,
I feel like I have far too little compared to those around me, which only fuels my hunger for more.
und wer selbstlos ist wird König.
Those who are selfless and give to others can become kings in this world.
Diese Stille in dem großen Loch,
There is an empty, gaping hole inside me that remains silent and unfulfilled.
in der Mitte meiner Seele läßt mich nicht in Ruhe, ich quäle
The emptiness within me haunts and torments me, causing me immense pain and suffering.
mich mit Dingen, die es füllen,
I try to fill this void with various things in life, but nothing seems to be enough.
und bin immer wieder überrascht über die leeren Hüllen
I am constantly surprised by how empty and unfulfilling these things that I have gathered are.
und den Hunger.
And so, my hunger remains, driving me to seek more from life and the world around me.
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@goodriddance86
Tolle Frau und tolles Lied!
@Feigwarze7
Macht echt Appetit auf mehr...
@faulpelz71
tolles Lied!
@dgaudiovideomedia
erinnert mich an PJ Harvey... dennoch: Schublade adé! ;o)
@mseven125
WOW! Die hat echt was drauf..daß die Langweiler im Publikum auf den Sitzen bleiben wundert mich. Bravo Bernadette!!!
@ikiiken
Invitenme!! yo se cocinar quesadillas y guacamole, además toco la guitarra ;) Laden Sie mich! Ich koche, Quesadillas und Guacamole sind auch Gitarre zu spielen;)
@KuechenKino
@voodoogk Der Pflicht sind wir nachgegangen. Es gab Himmel und Erde an Blutwurst.
@KuechenKino
@plecharena vielleicht hat sie ja hunger auf neue folgen der konspirativen küchenkonzerte!?
@govrim
Warum tanzt eigentlich niemand???
@Arjetube
voll talentiert, die hengstin ^^