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
Mercedes Benz
Hubert Von Goisern Lyrics
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i brauchat an auto, aber bitt'sche a schens
han g'arbeit' mei' leb'n lang und nix is ma blieb'n
geh herrgott an daimler, und dann war i z'fried'n
geh herrgott hiazt fallt ma akrat nu was ei'
i woas i bin lästig, und es muass a nit sei'
aber sche' wa's halt scho'
geh herrgott i bitt di' um's ewige leb'n
geh herrgott hiazt fehlt nu a heiligen schein
di' kost' a eh nix und mi' tat a g'frein
aft tat i ma leichter, weil oans des is g'wiss
mit'n heilig'n-schein hat ma an weit bessern riss.
In Hubert Von Goisern's song "Mercedes Benz," the singer is pleading with God to "buy [them] a Mercedes Benz." The singer says that they need a car, but it needs to be a nice one. They have worked their whole life and have nothing to show for it. However, once they get a Mercedes Benz, they will be content.
The second verse has the singer asking God for something else. They know that they are being annoying, but they believe in the power of prayer. They ask for eternal life.
Finally, in the last verse, the singer wants a "holy shine." They believe that it will cost God nothing, but it will bring them joy. They believe that having a "holy shine" will make life easier and will give them a better chance of being successful.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the consumerism and materialism of American society. The singer is asking for the things they believe will bring them happiness and success, but they are doing it through prayer. They are also making a statement about the importance of appearances and how having a fancy car or a "holy shine" can improve one's standing in society. It is a humorous and sarcastic take on these themes.
Line by Line Meaning
geh herrgott hiazt kauf ma an mercedes benz
Dear God, please let me buy a Mercedes-Benz now
i brauchat an auto, aber bitt'sche a schens
I need a car, but please make it a nice one
han g'arbeit' mei' leb'n lang und nix is ma blieb'n
I've worked my whole life and have nothing to show for it
geh herrgott an daimler, und dann war i z'fried'n
But when I got a Daimler, I was content
geh herrgott hiazt fallt ma akrat nu was ei'
Dear God, now I need one more thing
i woas i bin lästig, und es muass a nit sei'
I know I'm asking for a lot, and it doesn't have to happen
aber sche' wa's halt scho'
But it never hurts to ask
wannst ma des a nu kunnst geb'n
If you could give me this one thing as well
geh herrgott i bitt di' um's ewige leb'n
Dear God, I'm asking for eternal life
geh herrgott hiazt fehlt nu a heiligen schein
Dear God, now I need a holy badge
di' kost' a eh nix und mi' tat a g'frein
It doesn't cost anything and it would make me happy
aft tat i ma leichter, weil oans des is g'wiss
It would make me feel better, knowing that at least one thing is certain
mit'n heilig'n-schein hat ma an weit bessern riss.
With a holy badge, life would be much better.
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.