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

in's birig
Hubert Von Goisern Lyrics

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miaß ma geh heut no in's birig gehen
s waht ja koa wind nit, 's is wetter schen
d'nachtln san a so schen hell und klar
schener wird's neamer des jahr

ja aber gamserln gibt's na, da wahl
heut gradt s ** uns gwiss amal
sechse san gar nit z'viel

bald si's doan will

i steig voran steigts ma nacha schen
sads ma nit z'laut lasst's koan schoas *** abgehn
bald ma dann droben auf da bloakan san
zoag i enk enkare stand

ja aber i steig aufs kögerl g'schwind
dass mi nit kriagn in wind
sie kemman alle gwiss
her über d ries

alls is so stad wia die ewige ruah
nix alls da sennerin ihr glocken kuah
hört ma a wenig auf der schneid herobn
da san mir g'standen drei stund

ja aber hiazt fangt's zum stoandln an
fliegt schon der staub davon
schützen schauts hin auf d'ries
hiazt kemmans g'wiss

* Gebirge

** glückt
*** sonore flatulenz

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hubert Von Goisern's song "In's Birig" describe a hike up a mountain. The singer explains that despite the lack of wind and the beautiful weather, they still feel the urge to go up into the mountains, and are joined by a few others. As they make their way up the mountain path, they are careful not to be too loud so as not to startle any wildlife. Eventually, they reach the summit and take in the breathtaking view, admiring the stillness and peace that surrounds them.

Throughout the song, the singer also acknowledges the potential dangers and unexpected obstacles that can arise when hiking in the mountains. They make a point to climb carefully, avoiding strong winds and getting lost. The song also references the presence of wildlife, such as gamserln, a type of antelope that can be found in the Austrian Alps.

The lyrics of "In's Birig" ultimately convey a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural beauty of the mountains, as well as a respect for the challenges and risks associated with hiking in such an environment.

Line by Line Meaning

miaß ma geh heut no in's birig gehen
Let us go to the mountains today

s waht ja koa wind nit, 's is wetter schen
There is no wind, the weather is nice

d'nachtln san a so schen hell und klar
The stars shine bright and clear

schener wird's neamer des jahr
It will not get any more beautiful this year

ja aber gamserln gibt's na, da wahl
But there are still chamois around

heut gradt s ** uns gwiss amal
They are probably watching us right now

sechse san gar nit z'viel
There are not too many of them

bald si's doan will
They will disappear soon

i steig voran steigts ma nacha schen
I lead the way and it is beautiful behind me

sads ma nit z'laut lasst's koan schoas *** abgehn
If we don't make noise, we won't scare off any game

bald ma dann droben auf da bloakan san
Soon we will be on the plateau