November
Schobert & Black Lyrics
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Stich, Bauer, ab die Wurzelsau!
Den Kessel heiz, die Wannen richt –
Mit Korn den Metzger bläue nicht
Damit er in der Trunkenheit
Den Finger nicht ins Hackfleisch schneid't!
Du trink, und schling das Mett nicht schier –
Martini dunkelt's schon nach vier!
In Stroh hüll ein das Pumpenrohr –
Die Ohrenklappen kram hervor!
Klatsch matte Fliegen an die Wand!
Die Steuerkladde nimm zur Hand
Dein Soll und Haben brav verwirr –
In den Rubriken dich nicht irr!
Das Rechenbuch, hernach verbrenn's –
Die Bäu'rin nudele die Gäns'!
Die Dreschmaschin' im Dorfe summt –
Am Haken hängt das Pferdekumt!
Der Kaffberg auf dem Anger schwillt –
Der Wrasen aus der Schlachtküch quillt!
Der Gimpel revidiert die Schleh'n –
Oft schneit es schon vor Chrysogen!
Jetzt, Frau, den Bauer stramm bekoch –
Bedenk, der Erbe fehlt euch noch!
The song November by Schobert & Black is a reflection on the daily routine of a farmer in the month of November. The singer describes the chill and bleakness of the month, urging the farmer to be productive and keep warm. The lyrics paint a picture of a busy farm in the fall, with the farmer tending to various tasks such as heating the kettle, preparing the pig for slaughter and attending to the threshing machine. There is an emphasis on the importance of efficiency and the need to stay on top of one's financial affairs.
The lyrics also address the changing weather patterns, warning the farmer of the coming frost and the need to take precautions such as wrapping the pump in straw and using earflaps to keep warm. The singer also reminds the farmer of the impending Martinmas, which is traditionally celebrated on November 11th and signifies the end of autumn harvest. The last stanza is a reminder to the farmer's wife to cook a hearty meal for her husband, as they still have an heir to produce.
Overall, the song is a nostalgic ode to a bygone way of life, celebrating the hard work and dedication of farmers in the face of the changing seasons and harsh weather conditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Schwelt der November rauhreifgrau
The November weather is cold and frosty
Stich, Bauer, ab die Wurzelsau!
Get rid of the root pig, farmer!
Den Kessel heiz, die Wannen richt –
Heat up the kettle, arrange the tubs
Mit Korn den Metzger bläue nicht
Don't beat up the butcher with corn
Damit er in der Trunkenheit
So that he, in his drunkenness
Den Finger nicht ins Hackfleisch schneid't!
doesn't cut his finger in the minced meat!
Du trink, und schling das Mett nicht schier –
Drink and don't just gulp down the minced meat
Martini dunkelt's schon nach vier!
It's already getting dark at four in November!
In Stroh hüll ein das Pumpenrohr –
Wrap the pump pipe in straw
Die Ohrenklappen kram hervor!
Get your ear flaps out!
Klatsch matte Fliegen an die Wand!
Swat the tired flies against the wall!
Die Steuerkladde nimm zur Hand
Take the tax ledger in hand
Dein Soll und Haben brav verwirr –
Confuse your credit and debit properly
In den Rubriken dich nicht irr!
Don't get confused in the categories!
Das Rechenbuch, hernach verbrenn's –
Burn the math book afterwards
Die Bäu'rin nudele die Gäns'!
Let the farmer's wife noodle the goose!
Die Dreschmaschin' im Dorfe summt –
The thresher hums in the village
Am Haken hängt das Pferdekumt!
The horse collar hangs on the hook!
Der Kaffberg auf dem Anger schwillt –
The coffee mountain on the meadow swells
Der Wrasen aus der Schlachtküch quillt!
The steam from the slaughterhouse billows!
Der Gimpel revidiert die Schleh'n –
The bullfinch inspects the sloes
Oft schneit es schon vor Chrysogen!
It often snows before Chrysogen!
Jetzt, Frau, den Bauer stramm bekoch –
Now, wife, cook the farmer a solid meal
Bedenk, der Erbe fehlt euch noch!
Remember, you still need an heir!
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.