Heinzmann gained local fame in Eyholz and the surrounding area fronting the band Bigfisch.
Heinzmann gained popularity in Germany, Austria and Switzerland when she competed in the reality-TV singing competition SSDSDSSWEMUGABRTLAD ("Stefan sucht den Superstar, der singen soll, was er möchte, und gerne auch bei RTL auftreten darf") in 2007.She was popular for her soulful voice, and for being the youngest competitor in the top 20.
She won the competition on January 10, 2008. Her debut single "My Man Is A Mean Man" was released the following day on January 11th; the single also featured songs by the other 3 finalists of the show. Heinzmann won a recording contract with Universal Music and her debut album was released on Mar 7, 2008.
Superstition
Stefanie Heinzmann Lyrics
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Very superstitious, ladders 'bout to fall
Thirteen month old baby broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
In this classic song by Stefanie Heinzmann, the line "Very superstitious, writing's on the wall" hints at the idea of looking for signs and omens in the environment, which can lead to irrational beliefs. The following line, "Very superstitious, ladders 'bout to fall" emphasizes the point that superstitions can manifest in the form of specific actions, such as avoiding walking underneath ladders. The next line, "Thirteen month old baby broke the lookin' glass" introduces the idea of bad luck resulting from a specific event - breaking a mirror, which is commonly believed to bring seven years of bad luck.
The chorus emphasizes the central message of the song - when you believe in things that you don't understand, you suffer. Superstitions can hold people back from living their lives to the fullest and can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety. The line "Superstition ain't the way" serves as a reminder to live in the present and not let unfounded beliefs control our actions.
Overall, Stefanie Heinzmann's "Superstition" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of superstition and the importance of critical thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Very superstitious, writing's on the wall
Belief in superstitions runs deep the way messages on walls do
Very superstitious, ladders 'bout to fall
Believing in superstition can make one think that a ladder might fall anytime
Thirteen month old baby broke the lookin' glass
Breaking a mirror can cause seven years of bad luck as per superstitions, and the age of the baby is clearly a superstition too
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
A belief in superstition can result in the perception that one's past successwas wasted once the bad luck sets in
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
The chorus reminds us that blindly believing in things that we do not understand will cause only suffering, and that superstition is not the answer
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Superstitions recommend ritualistic cleaning to get rid of bad energy
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Superstition can drive one to extremes while seeking solace from issues
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Believing in superstitions can keep one detached from reality and make them feel isolated, even if they don't want to be saved from their beliefs
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.