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
Schau schau wias regna tuat
Hubert Von Goisern Lyrics
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Ja aber schau, schau wia's giaßt, wia′s giaßt
Aber schau, schau wia's wasserl
Von dach oba-schiaßt
Da hümmo is voller stern
Aber dirndl i hab di gern
Mir laßt's koa rast, mir laßt′s koa ruah
Aber dirndl geh spreitz di nit
Wann i dir a bussl gib
Deine äugerln solln freindlich werdn
Wann i dir sag, i hab di gern
The lyrics to Hubert Von Goisern's song "Schau schau wias regna tuat" are all about observing the rain and the various ways it falls. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ja aber schau, schau wia's regna tuat" which means "But look, look how it rains." The song focuses on the beauty of the rain and the natural world, but also includes a love interest in the lyrics.
The first verse speaks of the rain falling heavily, as it "giaßt" or pours down. The imagery of water shooting from the roof indicates the intensity of the rainstorm. The second verse references the night sky, filled with stars, and the singer's affection for a particular woman who he loves above all else. He cannot find rest without her.
The song takes on a slightly flirtatious tone in the third verse, as the singer asks his love interest not to "spreitz di nit" or squint her eyes shut when he kisses her. He wants her to open her eyes and see the affection he has for her. The final lines once again express his love for her and his desire for her to show friendliness in her eyes when he tells her how much he loves her.
Overall, the song is a beautiful description of a rainstorm and its many nuances, as well as an expression of love for someone special. The lyrics are poetic and full of imagery, making the listener feel as though they are right there in the rain with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Ja aber schau, schau wia's regna tuat
Look at how it is raining, observe how the drops of water are falling on the ground.
Ja aber schau, schau wia's giaßt, wia's giaßt
Look at how heavily it's raining, and see how it keeps pouring down.
Aber schau, schau wia's wasserl
Observe how the water is flooding and pouring down from the roof.
Von dach oba-schiaßt
The water is cascading down the roof like a waterfall.
Da hümmo is voller stern
The sky is filled with shining stars above.
Aber dirndl i hab di gern
However, I must confess that I'm fond of you, my dear.
Mir laßt's koa rast, mir laßt's koa ruah
I cannot rest or find peace; my heart is always restless and yearning for you.
Mein liab bist nur du
You are the only one I love.
Aber dirndl geh spreitz di nit
But please don't be too shy, don't hide away from me.
Wann i dir a bussl gib
When I give you a kiss.
Deine äugerln solln freindlich werdn
Let your eyes show kindness and affection.
Wann i dir sag, i hab di gern
When I tell you how fond of you I am.
Writer(s): Hubert Von Goisern, Traditional
Contributed by Molly H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.