Lorelei
Werner Müller and His Orchestra Lyrics
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There once lived a lovely charmer
Swimming in the Rhine
Her figure was divine
She had a yen for all the sailors
Fishermen and gobs and whalers
She had a most immoral eye
She created quite a stir
And I want to be like her
I want to be like that gal on the river
Who sang her song to the ships passing by
She had the goods and how she could deliver
The Lorelei
She used to love in a strange kind of fashion
With lots of hey-ho-de-ho-hi-de-hi
And I can guarantee I'm full of passion
Like the Lorelei
I'm treacherous, yeah, yeah
Oh, I just can't hold myself in check
I'm lecherous, yeah, yeah
I want to bite my initials on a sailor's neck
Each affair has a kick and a wallop
For what they crave I can always supply
I want to be just like that other trollop
The Lorelei
I want to be just like that other trollop
The Lorelei
The song "Lorelei" by Werner Müller and His Orchestra, is a tribute to temptation and sensuality embodied by a legendary Rhine siren. It describes a time in history when knights in armor would embark on perilous journeys with the hope of catching a glimpse of the beautiful charmer Lorelei swimming in the Rhine. She was known to have an immoral eye and would lure sailors, fishermen, and whalers with her irresistible charm. The lyrics express a desire to become like her and have the power to captivate those around.
The song is rich in allusions to the lore of the Rhine and the myth of the Lorelei. The siren, according to German folklore, was a river nymph with a magical voice that would enchant sailors, leading them to their death on the rocks. The lyrics describe the Lorelei's love in a strange kind of fashion with lots of hey-ho-de-ho-hi-de-hi, which is a reference to the traditional sailor's song that was sung on the Rhine. The chorus then tells us that the singer is full of passion and wants to be just like the Lorelei.
In conclusion, the song "Lorelei" is a tribute to the seductive power of women and the mythology of the Rhine. It represents a yearning to capture the essence of those who embody passion and temptation. The lyrics cleverly use historical allusions and traditional sailor songs to create a vivid image of a time and place where desire was both feared and revered.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in the days of knights in armor
Once upon a time, when knights and armor roamed the land
There once lived a lovely charmer
Living amongst them was a woman of captivating beauty.
Swimming in the Rhine
She would swim in the waters of the Rhine river.
Her figure was divine
Her physique was heavenly
She had a yen for all the sailors
She had an intense desire for all the sailors who passed by.
Fishermen and gobs and whalers
She also desired fishermen and military personnel.
She had a most immoral eye
She possessed an eye with immoral intentions.
They called her Lorelei
Her name was Lorelei.
She created quite a stir
She caused a sensation.
And I want to be like her
The artist desires to be like her.
I want to be like that gal on the river
The singer wants to be like Lorelei who lived on the river.
Who sang her song to the ships passing by
Lorelei would sing to the ships that passed her by.
She had the goods and how she could deliver
She was skillful and in control of her charms.
The Lorelei
She was called Lorelei.
She used to love in a strange kind of fashion
Lorelei would have unorthodox relationships.
With lots of hey-ho-de-ho-hi-de-hi
With plenty of energy and excitement.
And I can guarantee I'm full of passion
The artist promises that they too are passionate.
Like the Lorelei
The singer desires to be like Lorelei in this aspect too.
I'm treacherous, yeah, yeah
The singer admits they can be disloyal.
Oh, I just can't hold myself in check
The artist struggles to control themselves.
I'm lecherous, yeah, yeah
The artist admits they can have lustful desires.
I want to bite my initials on a sailor's neck
The artist wants to leave a physical mark on a sailor they desire.
Each affair has a kick and a wallop
Every relationship has a thrill.
For what they crave I can always supply
The artist can always provide what their partners want.
I want to be just like that other trollop
The singer still desires to be like Lorelei.
The Lorelei
She was called Lorelei.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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