Hubert von Goisern (born 17.Nov 1952 as Hubert Achleitner) is a musician fr… Read Full Bio ↴Hubert von Goisern (born 17.Nov 1952 as Hubert Achleitner) is a musician from Austria.
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

Drawig
Hubert Von Goisern Lyrics

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wann i, wann i di' in meine finger krieg
kann i, kann i nit sag'n, ob i di' dann nit dawürg

wann i, wann i di' in meine finger krieg
kann i, kann i ni sag'n, was passiert

weil drawig, drawig, drawig
drawig hab'n ma's heut

weit drawiger wie gestern no' und morgen
hab'n ma a koa zeit

lieb i, lieb i di' - oder
lieb i, lieb i, lieb i di' nit
hamma, hamma, hamma wieder an krieg

oder samma, samma wieder gut und
gemma wieder miteinander fort

nur drawig, drawig, drawig
drawig hab'n ma's heut'
weit drawiger wie gestern nu
und morgen hab i no' weniger zeit

gemma, gemma, gemma ...

a jeder sagt, es is schon z'spat

daweil is eahm eh grad d'arbeit z'lab
daweil is 's eahm eh grad oanfach z'lab

Overall Meaning

The song "Drawig" by Hubert Von Goisern depicts a relationship between two individuals that is characterized by a feeling of being stuck in a rut or stagnation. The singer is uncertain about what will happen if the person he loves is within his grasp - whether he might end up hurting her unintentionally. The chorus repeats the word "drawig," which translates to "dragging," to emphasize the feeling of monotony. The singer attempts to grapple with his emotions by questioning whether or not he really loves this person or if they are just in another fight. He creates a sense of urgency, both in the present and in the future, by emphasizing that they don't have enough time. The weight of everyday life and work is portrayed as making it difficult to progress in their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

wann i, wann i di' in meine finger krieg
If I get you in my fingers, it's uncertain if I would not hurt you.

kann i, kann i nit sag'n, ob i di' dann nit dawürg
I can't say if I won't hurt you.

weil drawig, drawig, drawig
Because everything is slow, dull and boring.

drawig hab'n ma's heut
We are feeling bored today.

weit drawiger wie gestern no' und morgen
Boredom is worse than yesterday and tomorrow will only make it worse.

hab'n ma a koa zeit
We have no time.

lieb i, lieb i di' - oder
Do I love you?

lieb i, lieb i, lieb i di' nit
Maybe I don't love you.

hamma, hamma, hamma wieder an krieg
We're back to fighting again.

oder samma, samma wieder gut und
Or maybe we'll make up and be okay.

gemma wieder miteinander fort
Let's continue on together.