On November 24, 2011 Hirsch committed suicide, by jumping from a window at Wilhelminenspital, a major hospital in Vienna. He was 65.
Discography:
1978 "Dunkelgraue Lieder" (Darkgrey songs)
1979 "Komm, grosser schwarzer Vogel" (Come, big black bird)
1980 "Zartbitter" (Bittersweet)
1982 "Bis zum Himmel hoch" (High up to the sky)
1983 "Bis ins Herz" (Into the heart)
1984 "6 - Traurige Indianer + Unfreundliche Kellner" (6 - Sad Indians + Unfriendly Waiters)
1986 "Landluft" (Country air)
1988 "Liebestoll" (Lovesick)
1991 "In meiner Sprache" (In my language)
1992 "Gottlieb - Live"
1995 "Tierisch" (Animalistic)
1999 "Dunkelgrau - Live" (Darkgrey - Live)
2002 "Perlen" (Pearls)
2006 "In Ewigkeit Amen" (Forever and ever dames)
An Euch
Ludwig Hirsch Lyrics
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Und wenn ich mit an Schmetterlingsnetzkleine Engerln fangen tu', wenn ich sie rupf und mich mit ihren Federn schmück′, regt's Euch net auf, es gibt eh noch gnug.
Stellt′s Euch vor, ich hab's mit 13 Hexen triebenund jede hat mir ein kleines Teuferl geboren, da könnt′s noch soviel Haken und Kreuze schlagenich bin stolz auf meine Buben.
Und wenn ich einmal genug hab'und mir die Zähnd mit einer Black und Decker putz'und mir Piranhas in′s Fußbad einehaumerkt′s Euch, liebe Leut', ich kann gehen, wann und wie ich will, das geht Euch überhaupt nix an.
The lyrics to Ludwig Hirsch's song An Euch are filled with dark and unsettling imagery, as well as a sense of defiance towards societal norms and expectations. In the first verse, the singer describes spending time with their "best friends," the rats, while reading black masses in the canal. They urge others to leave them alone and keep the canal lid closed to maintain their privacy. In the second verse, the singer talks about catching small angels with a butterfly net and adorning themselves with their feathers, while telling others not to be bothered by their actions because there are still plenty of angels left.
The third verse takes a darker turn, as the singer claims to have had relations with 13 witches and fathered multiple demon children. However, they express pride in their offspring and show no shame or remorse for their actions. The final verse is a declaration of independence, as the singer talks about taking care of themselves and engaging in bizarre and self-destructive behaviors without concern for others. They emphasize that it is none of anyone's business when or how they choose to leave their life.
Overall, the lyrics to An Euch paint a picture of a rebellious and unconventional individual who refuses to conform to societal norms and expectations. Despite the disturbing and macabre imagery, there is a sense of freedom and self-determination in the singer's words.
Line by Line Meaning
Wenn ich im Kanal mit meine besten Freund′, das sind die Ratzen, schwarze Messen lesen tu', dann bleibt′s oben, Ihr lieben Leut' und störts' uns netlaßt′sd en Kanaldeckel g′fälligst zu.
When I am in the canal reading black masses with my best friends, the rats, please do not disturb us and keep the canal lid closed.
Und wenn ich mit an Schmetterlingsnetzkleine Engerln fangen tu', wenn ich sie rupf und mich mit ihren Federn schmück′, regt's Euch net auf, es gibt eh noch gnug.
If I catch little angels with a butterfly net and adorn myself with their feathers, please do not get upset since there are plenty of them around.
Stellt′s Euch vor, ich hab's mit 13 Hexen triebenund jede hat mir ein kleines Teuferl geboren, da könnt′s noch soviel Haken und Kreuze schlagenich bin stolz auf meine Buben.
Imagine that I had relations with 13 witches who each bore me a little demon. Even if you try to use all the hooks and crosses, I am still proud of my sons.
Und wenn ich einmal genug hab'und mir die Zähnd mit einer Black und Decker putz'und mir Piranhas in′s Fußbad einehaumerkt′s Euch, liebe Leut', ich kann gehen, wann und wie ich will, das geht Euch überhaupt nix an.
If I get tired, clean my teeth with a Black and Decker, and soak my foot with Piranhas, know that it is none of your business as I can leave whenever and however I want to.
Writer(s): Ludwig Hirsch
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