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
Die Strass'n
Hubert Von Goisern Lyrics
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dass früher besser g'wesen wär - hm vielleicht
nur hab'n mir nix davon
weil was vorbei is' is' vorbei - lang vorbei
es is' nix wahr , was nit a g'log'n is'
und all's, was g'scheit is', is' nit guat
weil es is' die selbe strass'n
wer si' no' nie g'fürcht hat
wird si' niemals a was trau'n
und wer no' nie wem gern g'habt hat
der war no' nie alloan
es is' die selbe strass'n
de di' hoam führt oder fort
The Hubert Von Goisern's song, Die Strass'n, reflects on the perceptions of people that things were better in the past. The song suggests that while it might be true, it doesn't offer anything valuable to people in the present times. The lyrics emphasize that the past is gone, and the only thing worth considering is the present. It suggests that there is no truth in what people claim is better in the past or the present. People need to embrace optimism, and not everything smart is perfect. The song also stresses that the road people take in their lives always leads back home, irrespective of its twists and turns.
The lyrics reflect on people's fear of taking new adventures in their lives and never trusting anyone. People never taking risks, and loving someone for the rest of their lives never experience what life has to offer. They never experience the highs and lows, the sadness and happiness that comes with love, and they never experience the joy of discovering new things. Despite how the road may wind and twists, it all leads back home or to a new place, and it is an exciting journey that one must take.
Line by Line Meaning
no' allweil reden d'leut
People always talk
dass früher besser g'wesen wär - hm vielleicht
That the old days were better, maybe
nur hab'n mir nix davon
But we don't gain anything from it
weil was vorbei is' is' vorbei - lang vorbei
Because what's over is over - long over
es is' nix wahr , was nit a g'log'n is'
Nothing is true if it isn't a lie
und all's, was g'scheit is', is' nit guat
And everything smart is not good
weil es is' die selbe strass'n
Because it's the same road
die di'hoam führt oder fort
That leads you home or away
wer si' no' nie g'fürcht hat
Who has never been afraid
wird si' niemals a was trau'n
Will never dare anything
und wer no' nie wem gern g'habt hat
And who has never loved someone
der war no' nie alloan
Has never been alone
es is' die selbe strass'n
It's the same road
de di' hoam führt oder fort
That leads you home or away
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.