Cruisin' Southern Germany
Golden Earring Lyrics


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Pick pocket with a red coat on
Dishy dashing through a squirrel-farm
Police cat high heeled hat
Pointing out just where it's at
And I close my eyes to see reality
Mickey Mouse on the hillside flees
When I brush his garden with my knees
It's an oxtails symfony
Topped off with greasy macaroni
And it all seems so familiar to me
Cruisin' Southern Germany
When you get a little homesick
Miss you girl and your tv
Pump down some of that old gold comfort
Cruisin' real nice and easy
Cruisin' real nice and easy
Souther Germany
Jesus Christ looking down on the valley
Wondering why they left him lonely
Das Gasthaus and the one Mark free
Goulash in high degree




It all seems so familiar to me
Cruisin' Southern Germany

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Golden Earring's "Cruisin' Southern Germany" paint a surreal picture of a trip through Germany that is both confusing and emotionally resonant. The song begins with images of a pickpocket with a red coat, "dishy dashing" through a squirrel-farm, and a police cat in a high-heeled hat, "pointing out just where it's at." The singer then closes their eyes and sees "Mickey Mouse on the hillside flee" when they brush his garden with their knees.


The confusing and fantastical imagery gives way to more familiar experiences of homesickness and comfort. The singer misses their girl and her TV, and seeks the familiar comfort of "old gold" while cruising through Southern Germany. The mention of "Das Gasthaus" and "goulash in high degree" evoke the sights and tastes of the region and add to the sense of familiarity. The song concludes with an image of Jesus Christ looking down on the valley and wondering why he is lonely, adding a spiritual dimension to the emotional longing of the song.


Overall, "Cruisin' Southern Germany" is a song that juxtaposes surreal imagery with themes of homesickness, comfort, and spiritual longing. The song uses vivid language to create a dream-like atmosphere, and the emotional resonance of the lyrics elevates it beyond a simple travelogue.


Line by Line Meaning

Pick pocket with a red coat on
A thief wearing a red coat is stealing from someone


Dishy dashing through a squirrel-farm
Someone is moving quickly through a farm full of squirrels


Police cat high heeled hat
A police officer is wearing a hat with high heels


Pointing out just where it's at
The police officer is indicating the location of something


And I close my eyes to see reality
The artist is trying to visualize the truth by closing their eyes


Mickey Mouse on the hillside flees
A cartoon character named Mickey Mouse is running away on a hillside


When I brush his garden with my knees
The singer is crawling through Mickey Mouse's garden


It's an oxtails symfony
There is a musical performance involving the cooking of oxtails


Topped off with greasy macaroni
The dish being prepared has greasy macaroni on top


And it all seems so familiar to me
The artist recognizes this scenario and it feels familiar


Cruisin' Southern Germany
Driving leisurely through the southern region of Germany


When you get a little homesick
Feeling a bit sad and longing for home


Miss you girl and your tv
The singer misses his girlfriend and watching TV together


Pump down some of that old gold comfort
The singer suggests relying on old familiar things to feel better


Cruisin' real nice and easy
Having a relaxed and enjoyable time driving


Cruisin' real nice and easy
Having a relaxed and enjoyable time driving


Souther Germany
The southern region of Germany


Jesus Christ looking down on the valley
A religious figure named Jesus Christ is observing a valley


Wondering why they left him lonely
Jesus is questioning why he has been left alone


Das Gasthaus and the one Mark free
A restaurant called Das Gasthaus is offering a free item that costs one Mark


Goulash in high degree
A dish of goulash is being prepared with great skill


It all seems so familiar to me
The artist recognizes this scenario and it feels familiar


Cruisin' Southern Germany
Driving leisurely through the southern region of Germany




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