MAY
Schobert & Black Lyrics
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Dann, Bauer, kanst du barfuß geh'n!
Die Botten in den Winkel stell –
Den Rock zieh an aus Leinendrell!
Die Frau sich von der Bauchbind' trenn
Und auch die Magd sich Lüftung gönn
Wenn mit dem Knecht sie Gurken gießt
Und im Salatfeld Schnecken liest!
Um Pankraz weht ein scharfer Wind –
Die Rüben zu verziehen sind!
Verdrück dich in die Stadt, kauf ein
Sprit, Vitriol und Höllenstein!
Und schickt die Kalte Sophie Schnee
Die Daumen du im Gasthof dreh!
Die Zeit der hellen Nächt' anbricht –
Nun wird es wärmer, oder nicht!
Die Maienluft nach Pollen schmeckt –
Die Katz' im Stroh den Wurf beleckt –
Der Erdfloh sacht Rockaufwärts klimm –
Die Nachtigall ihr Stimmband stimmt!
Im Kleefeld blinkt Kohlweißlingstanz –
Die Fliege scheucht der Pferdeschwanz!
Das Messer glüh, den Hangst kastrier –
Dass dir's nicht gilt, dank Gott dafür!
The lyrics to Schobert & Black’s song May are a humorous social commentary on the beginning of summer and the changing of the seasons. The first stanza speaks to the simple pleasures of the season, such as walking barefoot and wearing light clothing. The reference to “Bauer”, or farmer, suggests a rural setting, but also implies that anyone can enjoy the season’s offerings. The line “Die Frau sich von der Bauchbind’ trenn” references the practice of women wearing a corset or waist cincher, which was a common garment. The implication here is that women should be free to enjoy the season without being constrained by societal expectations.
The second stanza is a bit more ominous, with references to the changing weather patterns and the need to prepare for the coming season. The line “Um Pankraz weht ein scharfer Wind” implies that a cold front is coming, and that farmers should prepare to protect their crops. The reference to “Sprit, Vitriol und Höllenstein” suggests that pesticides and other chemicals may be necessary to protect crops from insects and other pests. The line “Die Zeit der hellen Nächt’ anbricht” speaks to the longer days of summer, but also questions whether the warmer weather will actually arrive.
In summary, the song May is a playful yet insightful look at the changing of the seasons and the expectations that come with it. It speaks to the simple pleasures of the season, as well as the challenges that farmers face in preparing for the coming weather.
Line by Line Meaning
Wenn vor dem Tor die Maien Steh'n
When the blossoming flowers are standing in front of your door
Dann, Bauer, kanst du barfuß geh'n!
Then, farmer, you can walk barefoot.
Die Botten in den Winkel stell –
Put your boots in the corner.
Den Rock zieh an aus Leinendrell!
Put on your linen coat.
Die Frau sich von der Bauchbind' trenn
The wife should take off her bellyband.
Und auch die Magd sich Lüftung gönnt
And the maid should also enjoy some fresh air.
Wenn mit dem Knecht sie Gurken gießt
When she's watering the cucumbers with the servant.
Und im Salatfeld Schnecken liest!
And picking snails in the lettuce field!
Um Pankraz weht ein scharfer Wind –
A cold wind is blowing around Pankraz.
Die Rüben zu verziehen sind!
It's time to pull out the beets.
Verdrück dich in die Stadt, kauf ein
Go to the town and buy
Sprit, Vitriol und Höllenstein!
Spirits, vitriol and hellstone!
Und schickt die Kalte Sophie Schnee
And hope that Cold Sophie brings snow.
Die Daumen du im Gasthof dreh!
Twiddle your thumbs at the inn!
Die Zeit der hellen Nächt' anbricht –
The time of bright nights is coming.
Nun wird es wärmer, oder nicht!
Now, it's getting warmer, isn't it?
Die Maienluft nach Pollen schmeckt –
The air is filled with a sweet scent of blossoms.
Die Katz' im Stroh den Wurf beleckt –
The cat licks her kittens in the hay.
Der Erdfloh sacht Rockaufwärts klimm –
The flea climbs gently upwards on the coat.
Die Nachtigall ihr Stimmband stimmt!
The nightingale is warming up her voice!
Im Kleefeld blinkt Kohlweißlingstanz –
The white cabbage butterfly dances in the clover field.
Die Fliege scheucht der Pferdeschwanz!
The horse's tail swats away the flies!
Das Messer glüh, den Hangst kastrier –
Heat up the blade, castrate the stallion.
Dass dir's nicht gilt, dank Gott dafür!
Be grateful it's not happening to you, thank God!
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