Spider Murphy Gang was one of the most successful bands of the "Neue Deutsche Welle" ("New German Wave", ie songs with German lyrics). The NDW lasted for about 2 years during the early 80s. It was a huge thing in Germany, with songs in German played on the radio outnumbering those sung in English (unthinkable these days).
Initially the Spider Murphy Gang covered mostly songs by Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley in English, but their breakthrough came with Bavarian texts. Most popular are Skandal im Sperrbezirk (1981) and Schickeria (1982), both making a subject of the different handling of drugs, alcohol or hookers in local (read: Munich) law and their circumvention in the scene.
Their band name comes from the imaginery gangster Spider Murphy from Elvis Presley's song Jailhouse Rock (which they also covered in Bavarian as Zuchthaus Rock) and is the short form of the lines "Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone // Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone // The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang // The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang".
Liebe ist gesund
Spider Murphy Gang Lyrics
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Liebe, Liebe,
Liebe ist gesund!
Liebe, Liebe,
Liebe ist gesund!
Liebe!
Liebe!
Liebe!
Du bist so allein
Gefühle – nur zum Schein
Du bist so allein
Gefühle – nur zum Schein
Liebe hast du nie gespürt
Liebe hast du nie gespürt
Liebe, Liebe,
Liebe ist gesund!
Liebe, Liebe,
Liebe ist gesund!
Liebe, Liebe,
Liebe ist gesund!
Liebe!
Liebe!
Liebe!
The lyrics of Spider Murphy Gang's "Liebe Ist Gesund" express the idea that love is a healthy and fulfilling emotion. The repetition of "Liebe ist gesund" emphasizes the importance of love in our lives. The song speaks to those who may feel alone and as if their emotions are not genuine by stating "Du bist so allein, Gefühle – nur zum Schein" ("you are so alone, feelings only for show"). The following line, "Liebe hast du nie gespürt" ("you have never felt love"), repeats the message that love is the missing piece in this person's life.
The overall message of the song is one of hope - that love can heal and fill the emptiness felt by those who have never experienced it. The simplicity of the lyrics, along with the upbeat and catchy melody puts the focus on the importance of love in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Liebe ist gesund!
Love is healthy and good for you.
Liebe, Liebe,
Love, love,
Liebe!
Love!
Du bist so allein
You are so lonely.
Gefühle – nur zum Schein
Feelings - only for show.
Liebe hast du nie gespürt
You have never felt love.
Liebe, Liebe,
Love, love,
Liebe!
Love!
Liebe ist gesund!
Love is healthy and good for you.
Liebe, Liebe,
Love, love,
Liebe!
Love!
Liebe ist gesund!
Love is healthy and good for you.
Liebe, Liebe,
Love, love,
Liebe!
Love!
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.