Eifel
Brings Lyrics
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Weih an jeder Wanden ahle Knabbüß unger jedem Bettdicke Bunne mit Zaus un Speckdie Musik spillt bes zum nöchste Morjedem Pastur verzällt mer all sing Sorje Loor nit in d´r Atlasun drieß op dinge Kompassdenn mer sin ohne Zweifelmidden in d´r Eifel Im Sommer jit et Sonnesching, im Winter jit et Schniede Familich steiht an ezter Stell, allein bis du hier nie Loor nit in d´r Atlasun drieß op dinge Kompassdenn mer sin ohne Zweifelmidden in d´r Eifel
The song "Eifel" by Brings is an ode to the Eifel region in western Germany, a place where the air is clean, the sky is blue, and the farmers and cows are happy and smart. The trees are tall and the grass is green, while the daughters of the farmers are beautiful. The song describes the region's rustic charm and simple pleasures, with a wintry scene of crackling log fires and an aroma of smoked bacon creating a cozy atmosphere. The lyrics suggest that the inhabitants of the Eifel region are content with their humble way of life and don't need to look beyond their community for happiness.
The song also conveys a message of togetherness and belonging, with the chorus repeating "look not in the atlas, trust your compass because we are without doubt in the middle of the Eifel". This can be interpreted as a call to embrace and celebrate the unique qualities of one's local community rather than constantly searching for what lies beyond. The song speaks to the idea that one can find joy and fulfillment in their immediate surroundings simply by appreciating and loving it for what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Die Luff es sauber un d´r Himmel blau
The air is clean and the sky is blue
die Köh sin jlöcklich un die Boore schlau
The cows are happy and the farmers are wise
die Bäum sin huh un et Jras es jron
The trees are tall and the grass is green
die Döchter vun dä Boore sin wunderschön
The daughters of the farmers are beautiful
winnich Wöder, ävver vill Jeföhl
Few words, but lots of emotion
bei jedem Feß üvver Bänk un Stöhl
At every party, people dance on benches and chairs
Loor nit in d´r Atlasun drieß op dinge Kompass
Don't look at your GPS, we're definitely in the Eifel region
denn mer sin ohne Zweifel
Because we are without a doubt
midden in d´r Eifel
In the heart of the Eifel region
D´r Schnaps weed noch im Keller jebrannt
The schnapps is still being distilled in the cellar
un e Hirschje Weih an jeder Wanden
And a deer head is mounted on every wall
ahle Knabbüß unger jedem Bedd
Old knick-knacks are found under every bed
dicke Bunne mit Zaus un Speck
Thick bread with butter and bacon
die Musik spillt bes zum nöchste Morg
The music plays until the next morning
em Pastur verzällt mer all sing Sorje
In the pasture, we tell each other our worries
Im Sommer jit et Sonnesching, im Winter jit et Schnied
In the summer, there's sunshine, in the winter, there's snow
Familich steiht an ezter Stell, allein bis du hier nie
Family comes first, you're never alone here
Loor nit in d´r Atlasun drieß op dinge Kompass
Don't look at your GPS, we're definitely in the Eifel region
denn mer sin ohne Zweifel
Because we are without a doubt
midden in d´r Eifel
In the heart of the Eifel region
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.