During World War II, Alexander was a member of the Luftwaffenhelfer and the Reichsarbeitsdienst before being drafted into the navy. In 1945, he was captured by the British and held as a prisoner-of-war.
After the war he attended Vienna's Max Reinhardt Seminary for actors until 1948 and started a career as actor. He starred in several musical comedies, including among others Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlager and Peter schießt den Vogel ab. Later he starred in the famous Count Bobby movies and the Luemmel-series. In the 1970s, Peter Alexander started a second career as a TV host and entertainer. He is a talented imitator of voices and people, including Queen Elizabeth II.
He married Hilde Haagen in 1952, and they had two children, Susanne Alexander Neumayer (born in 1958), an artist, and Michael (born in 1963). Since the death of his wife Hilde in 2003, he has lived in his house in Vienna in the 19th district, completely retired from the public.
Peter Alexander died on February 12th 2011 in Vienna.
Herz-Schmerz-Polka
Peter Alexander Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Die Welt sei voll Probleme,
lach ich Ihn aus und sag konkret.
Nur ja nichts wichtig nehmen,
weils allen andren grad so geht
Ref: Herz, Schmerz und dies und das,
ach das ist Uralt.
das kennt mancher bald.
Denn, seid, mehr als tausend Jahren
hat, ein, jeder bald erfahren.
Ganz ohne Liebe, kann man nicht durchs Leben gehn
Und, da, hilft auch keine Reue,
man, fällt, immer rein aufs neue
Liebe ja Liebe, die ist immer wieder schön
The lyrics to Peter Alexander's song Herz-Schmerz-Polka convey the idea that people are quick to complain about their problems and troubles in the world, but the singer dismisses them with a sense of humor and reminds them not to take things too seriously because everyone else is going through their own struggles as well. The refrain of the song mentions heartache and various other issues that people commonly face in life such as breakups and kisses, but these are all considered to be old and well-known topics. The song goes on to emphasize the importance of love in life and how it is impossible to go through life without it. Even with regrets, people often find themselves falling in love again and again because love is always beautiful and worth pursuing.
The lyrics of Herz-Schmerz-Polka may seem simple and lighthearted, but they touch upon some fundamental truths about human nature and emotions. The song suggests that even though people may experience heartache and difficulties in love, they will continue to pursue it because love is an essential part of life. It also highlights the idea that everyone has their own struggles and problems, and it is important to not take things too seriously because life goes on.
Line by Line Meaning
Wenn einer klagt, wenn einer sagt.
When someone complains, when someone says.
Die Welt sei voll Probleme,
The world is full of problems,
lach ich Ihn aus und sag konkret.
I laugh at him and say specifically.
Nur ja nichts wichtig nehmen,
Don't take anything important,
weils allen andren grad so geht
because everyone else is going through the same thing.
Herz, Schmerz und dies und das,
Heartache, pain, and this and that,
ach das ist Uralt.
oh, that's ancient.
Kuß, Schluß und sonst noch was,
Kiss, breakup, and something else,
das kennt mancher bald.
many people know that soon.
Denn, seid, mehr als tausend Jahren
Because for more than a thousand years,
hat, ein, jeder bald erfahren.
everyone will soon experience.
Ganz ohne Liebe, kann man nicht durchs Leben gehn
You can't go through life without love,
Und, da, hilft auch keine Reue,
And, there, regret won't help either,
man, fällt, immer rein aufs neue
One always falls in love again and again,
Liebe ja Liebe, die ist immer wieder schön
Love, yes love, is always beautiful.
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.