Peter Alexander (born Peter Alexander Ferdinand Maximilian Neumayer on June… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Alexander (born Peter Alexander Ferdinand Maximilian Neumayer on June 30, 1926 in Vienna, Austria) was an Austrian singer and actor, who became popular in the 1950s and 1960s with his numerous roles in German musical films.

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.

heidschi bum beidschi
Peter Alexander Lyrics

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Und in allen den zimmern und Stuben, da traeumen die Maedchen und Buben.
Sie traeumen vom Christkind im goldenen Haarund wuenschen sich Dinge so wunderbar.
Aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum, aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum
Warum muß es noch heut' Kinder geben, die nie was bekommen im Leben -die Augen so groß und im Herzen das Weh.
Sie wuenschen sich so etwas Waerme und Naeh'.
Aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum, aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum
Aber Heidschi bum beitschi, nicht weinen .
Ein Stern leuchtet nicht nur fuer einen.

Da droben ist jemand so herrlich und schoen, der kann kleine Kinder nicht weinen seh'n.

Aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum, aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter Alexander's classic Christmas song "Heidschi-bum-beidschi" express the dreams of children during the holiday season, who dream of the Christ Child in golden hair and wish for wonderful things. But the song also addresses the unfortunate reality of children who do not receive gifts and suffer from the pain in their hearts. The lyrics convey a message of hope that comes from the starry sky: "But Heidschi bum beitschi, don't cry. A star shines not just for one. Someone up there is so wonderful and beautiful, they cannot bear to see little children cry." The song's title, "Heidschi-bum-beidschi," is a nonsense phrase that is often used in lullabies to soothe and calm children.

One interpretation of the song is that it emphasizes the spirit of giving during the holiday season. The children who dream of the Christ Child are not focused solely on receiving gifts, but they also wish for warmth and comfort that comes from sharing and connecting with others. The song suggests that the true meaning of Christmas lies in being selfless and helping those in need. Overall, the lyrics of "Heidschi-bum-beidschi" convey a poignant message of love, compassion, and hope during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Und in allen den zimmern und Stuben, da traeumen die Maedchen und Buben.
In every room and corner, children dream and fantasize about the wondrous things brought by Christkind with golden hair.

Sie traeumen vom Christkind im goldenen Haar und wuenschen sich Dinge so wunderbar.
These dreams revolve around Christkind, who is imagined with golden hair, and the amazing gifts they could receive.

Aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum, aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum
The chorus of the song repeats 'Heidschi bum beitschi' to emphasize the message of hope for all children.

Warum muß es noch heut' Kinder geben, die nie was bekommen im Leben -die Augen so groß und im Herzen das Weh.
The song expresses sorrow for children who go through life without experiencing the warmth of material possessions and joy in their eyes or hearts.

Sie wuenschen sich so etwas Waerme und Naeh'.
Such children deeply yearn for warmth and affection, which they believe are attainable through receiving gifts.

Aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum, aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum
Despite their hardships, the chorus once again promises a sense of hope and comfort with the repetition of 'Heidschi bum beitschi'.

Aber Heidschi bum beitschi, nicht weinen.
The song encourages children not to cry and to maintain their faith in the presence of something beautiful and magnificent beyond themselves.

Ein Stern leuchtet nicht nur fuer einen.
The song reminds children that there is always more than what meets the eye; often there are powers at play beyond their understanding or control.

Da droben ist jemand so herrlich und schoen, der kann kleine Kinder nicht weinen seh'n.
The lyrics hint at the power of a higher being, who is perhaps the cause of the gifts given by Christkind and who possesses the ability to prevent children from distress.

Aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum, aber Heidschi bum beitschi bum bum
The song concludes with the reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing that there is always hope and reassurance even in the bleakest of times.

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