Alongside Attwenger he is considered as one of the most influential heads of the "Neue Volksmusik" (lit. "New Folklore Music") movement.
He became famous as Hubert von Goisern und die Alpinkatzen.
After this very successful setup split by the end of 1994,
HvG produced two world music CD with musicians from Tibet and Africa.
In 2000 he made his comeback with a new band and the album "foen".
The studio album "iwasig" was recorded after the tour and released 2002.
A personal project first, but due to the big success of the first "Trad" CD,
soon "Trad II" followed. Both feature original austrian folk songs.
The latest and biggest project is the "Linz Europe Tour 2007-2009".
Travelling on an adapted cargoship, fully equipped with a stage,
the journey went east first and then will head west.
www.hubertvongoisern.com
Da Insrige
Hubert Von Goisern Lyrics
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sihst* fressen enk d'wanzen
sihst fressen enk d'flöh
vo wo sads denn her
ja aber nudel in der brüah, nudel in der brüah
fort auf'd nacht hoam in da friah
nudel in der brüah, nudel in der brüah
ja aber sitz di na zuawa
du saubers leutl
aber dass die nit schneidst
bei meim taschenfeitl
ja aber dass i di gar nit mag
des sag i nit
aber wenn's d a weng schener warst
schadn tats da nit
ja aber hab di na hab di'na
hab di na still
balds d'allweil so zappelst
habn ma wieder koan hüll**
* sonst
** decke
The lyrics of Hubert Von Goisern's song "Da Insrige" describe a scene where a group of friends are dancing and having a good time, but they are suddenly interrupted by bugs and fleas. The singer then reminisces about coming home late at night after dancing, cooking noodles in a pot of broth, and then going to bed. The song then changes focus to the singer addressing a friend who is fidgety and warns them not to cut themselves with his pocket knife. He confesses that he doesn't really like this friend but doesn't say it out loud. The song ends with the singer advising this friend to calm down or else they won't have a blanket to cover themselves with.
The overall theme of this song seems to be about the ups and downs of friendships. The joy of dancing and spending time with friends is interrupted by pesky insects, representing negative aspects of relationships. Yet, there are still fond memories despite these challenges. The singer's warnings to his jittery friend are both concerned for their safety, and a reflection of his own reservations towards this person. Although he doesn't specify why he dislikes this friend, it is an honest representation of how not all friendships are perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
ja aber buama geht's tanzen
Yes, but boys, let's go dancing
sihst* fressen enk d'wanzen
Look how the bugs are feasting on you
sihst fressen enk d'flöh
Look how the fleas are also feasting on you
vo wo sads denn her
Where did they all come from?
ja aber nudel in der brüah, nudel in der brüah
Yes, but noodles in the broth, noodles in the broth
fort auf'd nacht hoam in da friah
Return home in the early morning hours
nudel in der brüah, nudel in der brüah
Noodles in the broth, noodles in the broth
hoam in da früah
Home in the early morning hours
ja aber sitz di na zuawa
Yes, but sit down for a moment
du saubers leutl
You nice little clean person
aber dass die nit schneidst bei meim taschenfeitl
But don't cut yourself with my pocket knife
ja aber dass i di gar nit mag
Yes, but I don't really like you
des sag i nit
I won't say it aloud
aber wenn's d a weng schener warst schadn tats da nit
But if you were a bit nicer, it wouldn't hurt you
ja aber hab di na hab di'na
Yes, but take care of yourself, take care of yourself
hab di na still
Be still
balds d'allweil so zappelst habn ma wieder koan hüll**
If you keep fidgeting like that, we won't have any cover soon
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.