Den siste mohikanen
Little Gerhard Lyrics
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den var stor, tyst och skön.
Men så kom vite man,
ville dra järnväg fram.
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
"Vilda västern är ej som förut."
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
I galopp hem han for,
grävde upp yxa stor.
Men hans fru sade vred:
"Kila ut och hämta ved."
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
"Vilda västern är ej som förut."
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
"Vilda västern är ej som förut."
Hör hans tjut: "Blod och död."
Han sprang ut ond och röd.
Men hans fru tog ett spjut,
stack det då i hans slut.
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
"Vilda västern är ej som förut."
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
"Vilda västern är ej som förut."
Järnvägslok spotta' rök.
Hövdingstok runt om strök.
Vit man sa: "Sånt humör.
Ni blir bra konduktör."
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
"Vilda västern är ej som förut."
Då sa den tappre siste mohikanen:
"Vilda västern är ej som förut."
Vilda västern är ej som tidigare.
Little Gerhard's song Den siste mohikanen is a lamentation over the changing times in the Wild West. The verses depict the prairie as a gorgeous, tranquil space until the arrival of the white man, who intends to build a railway. The "tappre siste mohikanen," which translates to "brave last Mohican," is the singer who tries to protect the land and resist modernization, but he is hesitant to do so because of his family responsibilities. He then goes out and yells, "Blood and death" as he tries to fight off the white man's advancement. Unfortunately, his wife stabs him with a spear during the conflict, and the railway ends up being built. The last few lines include a conversation between the white man and the Mohican chief, with the white man assuring the chief they will make a good conductor out of him.
The song's lyrics are a commentary on colonization and Manifest Destiny, with a clear message that progress often involves the loss of something valuable. The Mohican in the song represents the more natural way of life and the Old West, while the white man symbolizes industrialization and modernity. The song also touches on themes of family loyalty, duty, and self-sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
The prairie lay beautifully green, it was big, quiet, and lovely.
Describing the serene beauty of the prairie before the arrival of the white man.
But then came the white man, who wanted to build a railway.
Describing the arrival of the white man and their desire to expand and build infrastructure.
Then said the brave last Mohican:
Introducing the singer, the last Mohican who is brave and courageous.
"Wild West is not what it used to be."
The artist expressing how the arrival of the white man is changing the Wild West.
Then said the brave last Mohican:
Repeating the artist's previous statement for emphasis.
"Wild West is not what it used to be."
Reiterating the message that the Wild West is changing and will not remain the same.
He rode home in a gallop, and fetched a large axe.
Describing the singer's preparations and determination to protect his land.
But his angry wife said, "Go fetch some firewood."
Revealing the societal norms that the artist's wife expects him to follow.
Then said the brave last Mohican:
The artist's mindset of being the last Mohican and that he needs to protect his land.
"Wild West is not what it used to be."
Repeating that the Wild West has changed.
Then said the brave last Mohican:
Repeating the singer's statement to emphasize it.
"Wild West is not what it used to be."
Reiterating the message that the Wild West has changed.
Hear his screams: "Blood and death."
Describing the singer's violent outburst upon seeing his land under attack.
He ran out, angry and red, and his wife grabbed a spear, and killed him with it.
The singer's wife killing him for his violent outburst.
Then said the brave last Mohican:
Reiterating that the Wild West is changing.
"Wild West is not what it used to be."
Repeating the message that the Wild West has changed.
Railway engines spewed smoke, while Native American chiefs roamed about.
Describing the clashing of cultures in the Wild West as infrastructure development proceeds.
The white man said, "You'd make a good conductor."
Showing the white man's lack of sensitivity to the plight of the Native Americans.
Then said the brave last Mohican:
The singer expressing that the Wild West is changing and that he is the last of his kind.
"Wild West is not what it used to be."
Reiterating the message that the Wild West has changed.
Writer(s): Werner Scharfenberger, Peter Wehle
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@evacarlstrom4448
Little Gerhard träffade jag på Gussjönoret som logger strax innan Härnösand. Han var där och sjöng på en Rockabilly festival. Jag fick också äran att dansa med denna svenska legend. Mycket trevlig kille, en kram fick jsg också och denna låt kan jag nästan utantill.😊
@tias88
Fruktansvärt roligt med sådana minnen! Det är sådant som gör musik speciell!
@UrgelP
Ah, vilka minnen! Jag minns när jag följde med min pappa på jakt, och då spelade han den här kassetten i bilen. Jag har på senare år hört den här låten med Vikingarna, men det är Little Gerhards version som är bäst!
@vicefreak
Farsan sjöng alltid på den här låten när jag var liten, mycket bra låt för övrigt!
@yoyo5316
var liten å så hörde man mossan o fassan lyssna på sånt o hittar det nu😍
@58Lonewolf
Denna låt var en av två låtar som min mamma spela för mig när jag skulle sova på 60 talet,kanon än idag :)
@MegaTrekant
Hallå. Jag är 17 år och hörde denna en annan gång.
@Anders5407
Mycket nostalgi. Tack.
@nek0125
vilka minnen man får fram när man lyssnar på den här låten hörde den senast för 11 år sen när man själv gick på dagis =) älskar låten <3
@alarik36
Jag och min bror bodde i Farsta 1967. Plötsligt kom min mor hem med skivan en EP(singel). Låten var bra tyckte jag, men andra sidan med en sång om miss januari, februari osv., var lika bra.