Poppe Kaate Danze
Brings Lyrics
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Affjewichs, kleinkariert, von Jeburt an schon borniert
Fies, hungsjemein, wenn Jefahr droht klitzeklein
Ordinär, banalohne jegliche Moral
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste
Ever, ever, ever
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste
Karrisch un klamm, immer am Nörjele dran
Op ähnem Auge blind, un et Fähnche im Wind
Mit d'r Schnüss janz schnell, im Kopp nit wirklich hell
In d'r Küch Laminat un im Wunnzimmer Brokat
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste
Ever, ever, ever
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste
Katholisch om Papier, Weihwasser un Bier
Kromm bis in die Knoche un su manches Hätz jebroche
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste
Ever, ever, ever
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste
Ever, ever, ever
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
Poppe, kaate, danze, dat kannste, dat kannste
The lyrics of Brings' popular song, "Poppe Kaate Danze," reflect the attitudes and behavior of a particular type of person found in the Cologne area. The song describes this person as being arrogant, lazy, and bad-tempered. They have a tendency to always speak their minds, no matter the consequence, and are generally unpleasant to be around. They are also characterized as being narrow-minded and uncultured, lacking in any real sense of morality.
Despite these unflattering descriptions, the song acknowledges that this person has a certain charm and ability to dance and live life to the fullest. In fact, the refrain of the song encourages listeners to "poppe, kaate, danze," which can be translated to mean "to drink, fight, and dance," implying that there is something to be respected in those who can enjoy themselves despite their flaws.
Overall, the song is a humorous and affectionate tribute to a certain type of person found in the region, characterized by their rough edges and their energetic love of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Arrogant, stinkfaul, schläch jelaunt, en jroßes Maul
Proud, lazy, ill-tempered, with a big mouth
Affjewichs, kleinkariert, von Jeburt an schon borniert
Narrow-minded, petty, stubborn from birth
Fies, hungsjemein, wenn Jefahr droht klitzeklein
Mean, cowardly, very small in the face of danger
Ordinär, banalohne jegliche Moral
Vulgar, banal, without any morality
Karrisch un klamm, immer am Nörjele dran
Stingy and tight, always hanging on the cheap
Op ähnem Auge blind, un et Fähnche im Wind
Blind in one eye, and the flag in the wind
Mit d'r Schnüss janz schnell, im Kopp nit wirklich hell
With a big mouth, not really bright in the head
In d'r Küch Laminat un im Wunnzimmer Brokat
Laminate flooring in the kitchen, brocade in the living room
Katholisch om Papier, Weihwasser un Bier
Catholic on paper, with holy water and beer
Kromm bis in die Knoche un su manches Hätz jebroche
Crooked to the bone and with many a broken heart
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harry Alfter, Christian Bluem, Peter Brings, Stefan Brings, Kai Engel
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