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Sauerkraut Bossa
Luke Buda Lyrics
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What have we done?
It's like we just have fun
All the time
And you're camping in my head
While I'm out
Waking up the dead
We keep them all well fed
Ohhh
A laugh out in the sun
Is not for everyone
Ohhh... ok
The lyrics to Luke Buda's song Sauerkraut Bossa seem to be commenting on the recklessness and carefree nature of youth, and how this can sometimes cause problems. The first line, "Uh Oh / What have we done?" suggests that perhaps the singer and their peers have gone too far in their pursuit of enjoyment. However, they quickly dismiss any feelings of guilt or responsibility, stating "It's like we just have fun / All the time". The imagery of "camping in my head" and "waking up the dead" suggest that the singer is constantly plagued by memories of these wild times, which they seem to view with a mixture of nostalgia and regret.
Despite acknowledging that this lifestyle "is not for everyone", the singer seems unable or unwilling to change. They describe their actions as "keeping [the dead] all well fed", implying that their antics are necessary to keep life interesting and exciting. However, the repeated use of the interjection "Ohhh" suggests a level of uncertainty or ambivalence about this lifestyle, as if the singer is questioning whether their choices are wise or sustainable in the long run.
Overall, the lyrics of Sauerkraut Bossa seem to be exploring the tension between youthful abandon and the responsibilities of adulthood. The catchy, upbeat melody and the use of the bossa nova rhythm add to the sense of joy and hedonism, while the lyrics provide a more complex and nuanced perspective on the consequences of such a lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh Oh
Alarm or concern about something that has happened or is going to happen
What have we done?
Questioning the consequences of our actions or decisions
It's like we just have fun
Implying that we may not be taking things seriously and just enjoying ourselves
All the time
Emphasizing the frequency of how often we have fun
Oh baby your eyes are red
Commenting on the physical appearance of the other person, suggesting they have been crying or are tired
And you're camping in my head
Metaphorically describing how the other person is constantly on their mind and they cannot stop thinking about them
While I'm out
Suggesting that the other person is consuming their thoughts while they try to focus on other things
Waking up the dead
Metaphorically suggesting that they are so lively and energetic that they could even wake the dead
We keep them all well fed
Suggesting that they are actively entertaining others and keeping them happy
Ohhh
Showing emotion or expressing a feeling
A laugh out in the sun
Describing a fun, carefree moment of enjoyment in the warmth of the sun
Is not for everyone
Implying that not everyone finds this kind of enjoyment or situation appealing
Ohhh... ok
Accepting or acknowledging something in a nonchalant way
Contributed by Nathaniel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.