Willi Wucher
Marius Müller-Westernhagen Lyrics


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Willi Wucher, Hehlerkönig
Willi weiß, wer wo was will
Zu Willi geht man, ist man Stehler
Willi hält dicht, doch er zahlt nicht viel

Willi bringt die Bullen auf die Fährten
Auf die falschen, wie sich wohl versteht
Willi verkaufte Stadtrat Meier
Ne goldne Schweizer, die nicht geht

An Willis Tür, da hängt ein Schild:
Import-Export steht da drauf
Durch diese Türe gingen schon Herren,
Die boten Mütter zum Verkauf

Willi importiert auch Lust
Exoten hat er stets auf Lager
WIlli besorgt dir auch 'nen Schuß
Alles für Cash und keine Fragen

Sonntags geht Willi gern zum Fußball
Auf der Tribüne ein Ehrenplatz
Der Präsident umarmt dann Willi
Weil der was zugibt zum Umsatz

Ich sah Willi nie mit Frauen
Und die Jungs erzählen sich Witze
Der Willi würd auf Knaben stehn
Besonders Griechen fänd er Spitze

Ich weiß auch nicht, wo Willi herkam
Denn er war eigentlich immer schon hier




Er spricht so'n kleines bißchen rheinisch
Und er trinkt gern dunkler Bier.

Overall Meaning

The song "Willi Wucher" by Marius Müller-Westernhagen is a portrayal of a notorious criminal who is known as the "Hawker King". Willi is portrayed as a fence who knows everything about everything and everyone in his domain. People go to him if they want to steal something or if they want to purchase something that might have been illegally obtained. Willi is very secretive and doesn't reveal much, but he charges a lot for his services. He is also known to give false leads to the police to protect his clients, and he has sold out public figures. Willi is portrayed as a sinister figure who is always aware of the illegal activities taking place in his town.


Willi's character is further revealed in the lyrics which say that he imports and exports anything that can be sold, including people for prostitution. He is also known to have drugs on hand, which he provides for cash and without any questions being asked. The song also mentions that Willi goes for football on Sundays, and he has an honorary seat on the tribune. This, the song implies, is due to his status as a criminal and as someone who has helped the club in some way. The song ends with a revelation that Willi might be a pedophile as it implies that he might be attracted to young Greek boys.


Overall, the song portrays Willi as a criminal who is not to be trusted. He is someone who knows too much about too many things, and he charges a lot to share that knowledge. The song implies that Willi is a powerful figure who controls his domain, and he is respected by many, including the football club's president.


Line by Line Meaning

Willi Wucher, Hehlerkönig
Willi Wucher is a kingpin in the underground market, dealing in stolen goods and illegal activities


Willi weiß, wer wo was will
Willi knows what people want and where to get it for them, with his connections and business acumen


Zu Willi geht man, ist man Stehler
People go to Willi if they are involved in stealing or other criminal activities, as he can help them sell their loot


Willi hält dicht, doch er zahlt nicht viel
Willi is a man of his word and can keep things confidential, but he is not very generous when it comes to paying others for their services


Willi bringt die Bullen auf die Fährten
Willi can lead the police to the wrong suspects, diverting their attention from his own illegal dealings


Auf die falschen, wie sich wohl versteht
He leads them to the wrong people, as is expected in his line of work


Willi verkaufte Stadtrat Meier
Willi sold a golden Swiss watch to a local politician, possibly indicating his involvement in bribery or corruption


Ne goldne Schweizer, die nicht geht
It is an expensive Swiss watch that does not work properly, perhaps indicating that the deal was not entirely legal or reputable


An Willis Tür, da hängt ein Schild:
A sign hangs on Willi's door:


Import-Export steht da drauf
It reads 'Import-Export,' hinting at the nature of Willi's business dealings


Durch diese Türe gingen schon Herren,
Many men have entered this door


Die boten Mütter zum Verkauf
Some of these men may have been involved in selling or exploiting women


Willi importiert auch Lust
Willi deals in illicit goods, such as drugs and prostitution, which he may 'import' to sell to clients


Exoten hat er stets auf Lager
He always has a supply of exotic and illegal goods on hand for his customers


WIlli besorgt dir auch 'nen Schuß
He can get his clients anything they want, including drugs like heroin


Alles für Cash und keine Fragen
Willi does not ask too many questions about how his clients will pay or how they will use the goods or services he provides


Sonntags geht Willi gern zum Fußball
Willi enjoys watching soccer games on Sundays


Auf der Tribüne ein Ehrenplatz
He probably has a prime spot in the stadium, due to his connections or influence


Der Präsident umarmt dann Willi
The president of the soccer team may even show signs of affection towards Willi, possibly implying that he has some sort of power or influence over the club


Weil der was zugibt zum Umsatz
This may be because Willi contributes to the club's revenue, perhaps through illicit means


Ich sah Willi nie mit Frauen
The artist has never seen Willi with a woman


Und die Jungs erzählen sich Witze
However, there are rumors among his associates about his sexual preferences


Der Willi würd auf Knaben stehn
Some of the boys believe that Willi may be attracted to young men


Besonders Griechen fänd er Spitze
They even joke that he has a preference for Greek boys


Ich weiß auch nicht, wo Willi herkam
The singer does not know much about Willi's background or origins


Denn er war eigentlich immer schon hier
Willi seems to have been a fixture in the community for a long time


Er spricht so'n kleines bißchen rheinisch
Willi has a slight accent that indicates he is from the Rhineland region


Und er trinkt gern dunkler Bier.
He enjoys drinking dark beer




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Comments from YouTube:

Kerstin Caspar

Richtig geil die alten Lieder von damals ....man wie die Zeit vergeht .

Andreas Maage

Grüß mir die Genossen 😎 einfach nur cool 😊

Bernd Arera

Was hatte Marius früher für super Texte.Olaf Kübler am Saxofon;große Klasse!

ICH NICHT DU

Ich liebe dieses Lied. Dank Marius und Vasallen.

invowi

einfach genial,

Mike Hartman

Willi importiert auch Lust...JA wirklich ne geile Zeit gewesen. Das ganze Album war durchweg gelungen, jeder Titel tiefgründig, melodisch...Jahre später hat MMW nach dem Comeback seines Comebacks nur noch weichgespülten Mainstream-Müll abgeliefert..:-( ..schade schade..let´s rules the old times!!

SDR-Deluxe

Quark. Viele Songs der 2000er Alben sind saustark. Gerade In den Wahnsinn klingt richtig dreckig.

Otto Lehmann

ja ja, der Klöser.......An & Verkauf.........

Willy Gehrig

Da muss ich dir rechtgeben. Früher war es noch richtig geiler Sound  und Texte. Heute nur noch zum abkassieren !!!   Shit  !!!

henrik5

Da war er noch ehrlich :)

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