Washington feat. Anton Horvath
Seiler und Speer Lyrics
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i hob fria gern gsunga oder?
wal i hob a schene stimm.
nur des was kana.
wau i jaga woa hob i gsunga.
jojo.
i hob schene stimm.
wie a elster.
jo der vogel du trottel.
a elster.
joo.
woat wüst ans hean?
i zag da wos.
pass auf.
i wanna kiss you. i wanna miss you. i wanna hold you. i wanna told you. i wanna raise you. i wanna plaze you.
The lyrics of Seiler und Speer's song "Washington" feat. Anton Horvath showcase the singer's frustration with his current lifestyle and career choices. He questions whether he was happy being a performer and whether he had the talent to be successful. He notes that he had a beautiful voice but no one recognized it, and he compares himself to an Elster, a bird known for its beautiful singing voice.
Suddenly, the tone of the song changes and the singer expresses his desires for someone special. He wants to kiss, miss, hold, and raise this person, offering all the love and affection he has. This shift in focus from the singer's own doubts and insecurities to his desire for love and connection highlights the universal nature of these emotions.
Through its mix of self-doubt and longing, "Washington" delivers an emotional punch that resonates deeply with listeners. The rawness and honesty of the lyrics, combined with Anton Horvarth's haunting vocals, make this song a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt lost or unsure about their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
fui da leiwand oder?
Am I cool or what?
i hob fria gern gsunga oder?
I used to love singing, right?
wal i hob a schene stimm.
Because I have a beautiful voice.
nur des was kana.
But no one cared.
wau i jaga woa hob i gsunga.
When I used to hunt, I sang.
jojo.
Yes, yes.
i hob schene stimm.
I have a beautiful voice.
wie a elster.
Like a magpie.
kennst a elster?
Do you know what a magpie is?
jo der vogel du trottel.
Yes, that bird, you idiot.
a elster.
A magpie.
joo.
Yeah.
woat wüst ans hean?
Do you want to hear one?
i zag da wos.
Let me show you something.
pass auf.
Pay attention.
i wanna kiss you. i wanna miss you. i wanna hold you. i wanna told you. i wanna raise you. i wanna plaze you.
I want to express my feelings for you and be close to you in every way possible.
Contributed by Liliana B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.