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".
Pfüati Gott Elisabeth
Spider Murphy Gang Lyrics
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Pfüati Gott
Elisabeth
Hast mi gschaukelt in deim Wasserbett
Oh oh oh, es war so schee
Pfüati Gott
Veronika
Oh oh oh, jetzt muaß i geh
Pfüati Gott
Edeltraud
Hast ma tief in d'Augn gschaut
Oh oh oh, es war so schee
Pfüati Gott
Angelika
Mit dir war's einfach wunderbar
Oh oh oh, jetzt muaß i geh
I hab doch nix von Liebe gsagt
Des müaßt i wissn
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
Schau mi doch net so traurig oh
Sonst plagt mi's Gwissn -
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
Pfüati Gott
Adelgund
Hast mi busselt mit deim Honigmund
Oh oh oh, es war so schee
Pfüati Gott
Erika
Mit dir war's einfach wunderbar
Oh oh oh, jetzt muaß i geh
I hab doch nix von Liebe gsagt
Des müaßt i wissn
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
Schau mi doch net so traurig oh
Sonst plagt mi's Gwissn -
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
The Spider Murphy Gang's song "Pfüati Gott Elisabeth" is a playful and flirtatious tribute to several women. The lyrics start by addressing Elisabeth, who the singer has apparently slept with in her waterbed, and he reminisces about how great it was. He then goes on to mention several other women, Veronika, Edeltraud, Angelika, Adelgund, and Erika, with whom he had enjoyable experiences. However, the singer is quick to clarify that he has not professed his love to any of these women, but merely expressed his fondness for them. The final plea to not look so sad, lest he be burdened with guilt, suggests that the singer may be a bit of a player, but he's trying to be as upfront and honest as possible.
Overall, the song seems to celebrate the singer's playful romantic encounters and his enjoyment of female company, painting a picture of a character who is happily exploring his sexuality and has a carefree approach to relationships. The catchy melody and lighthearted lyrics make for an enjoyable listening experience, even if the subject matter is somewhat controversial and may not be to everyone's taste.
Line by Line Meaning
Pfüati Gott
Bidding farewell to the person whose name follows
Pfüati Gott
Bidding farewell to the person whose name follows
Elisabeth
Expressing gratitude to Elisabeth for rocking him in her waterbed
Hast mi gschaukelt in deim Wasserbett
Thanking Elisabeth for the pleasant experience of being rocked by her in her waterbed
Oh oh oh, es war so schee
Reiterating how wonderful the experience was
Pfüati Gott
Bidding farewell to the person whose name follows
Veronika
Expressing how amazing it was to be with Veronika
Mit dir war's einfach wunderbar
Acknowledging how wonderful and extraordinary it was to be with Veronika
Oh oh oh, jetzt muaß i geh
Expressing the need to leave
Pfüati Gott
Bidding farewell to the person whose name follows
Edeltraud
Acknowledging how deeply Edeltraud looked into his eyes
Hast ma tief in d'Augn gschaut
Thanking Edeltraud for the pleasant experience of her looking deeply into his eyes
Oh oh oh, es war so schee
Reiterating how wonderful the experience was
Pfüati Gott
Bidding farewell to the person whose name follows
Angelika
Expressing how amazing it was to be with Angelika
Mit dir war's einfach wunderbar
Acknowledging how wonderful and extraordinary it was to be with Angelika
Oh oh oh, jetzt muaß i geh
Expressing the need to leave
I hab doch nix von Liebe gsagt
Clarifying that he didn't express his love for them
Des müaßt i wissn
Asserting that he only said he liked them
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
Emphasizing that he only said he likes them
Schau mi doch net so traurig oh
Requesting not to be looked at sadly
Sonst plagt mi's Gwissn
Otherwise, it will cause him remorse
Pfüati Gott
Bidding farewell to the person whose name follows
Adelgund
Expressing how sweet it was to be kissed by Adelgund's honeyed mouth
Hast mi busselt mit deim Honigmund
Thanking Adelgund for the pleasant experience of her kissing him with her honeyed mouth
Oh oh oh, es war so schee
Reiterating how wonderful the experience was
Pfüati Gott
Bidding farewell to the person whose name follows
Erika
Expressing how amazing it was to be with Erika
Mit dir war's einfach wunderbar
Acknowledging how wonderful and extraordinary it was to be with Erika
Oh oh oh, jetzt muaß i geh
Expressing the need to leave
I hab doch nix von Liebe gsagt
Clarifying that he didn't express his love for them
Des müaßt i wissn
Asserting that he only said he liked her
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
Emphasizing that he only said he likes her
I hab bloß gsagt, dass i di mag
Reiterating that he only said he likes them
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@peterbunzeck5486
Sinnvoller Text, einfacher Rhythmus, prägnante Stimme, handgemacht ohne viel Klimmbimm. So soll Rock`n Roll sein!🎶
@karolaulges6302
Wieso
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@burgerderbrd5014
👍
@bertthebird6175
@KAROLA ULGES Nimm einfach deine Pillen, dann ist es bald wieder gut.
@friedhelmarts3698
Depp
@1alandei171
Und kein Autotune.
@janedoe3897
Als Österreicher muss man die Bayern einfach lieb haben 🤗
@BeLu91
Anders rum genauso 🙂
@murmeline74
Schöne Erinnerung an meine Jugend 🥰 war auch mal auf einem Konzert von ihnen, echt spitze die Jungs
@michaelschweizer1114
Geht mir genauso, hab die Spider Murphy Gang 1990 im Karlsruher Schloßgarten erlebt. Großartig!