Oh Winnetou oh Winnetou
Truck Stop Lyrics

The lyrics to Truck Stop's "Oh Winnetou oh Winnetou" are about a man who has been abandoned by his "Squaw" (a Native American wife or girlfriend), and is seeking a new partner. He expresses his desire to find a new woman and his frustration with being alone, saying that even though he has the finest feathered headdress, it doesn't mean anything if he doesn't have someone to share it with. He also mentions that he has resorted to drinking "Feuerwasser" (firewater, a derogatory term for alcohol), and brags about his ability to handle a gun, saying that he needs to "grab das Kriegsbeil wieder raus" (take the war axe out again).

The chorus, in which the singer professes his admiration for the fictional Native American hero Winnetou, is ironic, as Winnetou was known for his chivalry and respect for women, which is the opposite of the singer's behavior. The song is a humorous take on the trope of the "savage" Native American man seeking a woman to conquer, and can be seen as a commentary on the depictions of Native Americans in popular culture.

Overall, the lyrics to "Oh Winnetou oh Winnetou" can be interpreted as a satirical critique of colonial attitudes towards Native American cultures, and a celebration of the resilience and humor of Indigenous people in the face of centuries of oppression and erasure.