Vorspiel
ZüriWest Lyrics
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(E Maa u e Frou lige zäme zmitts im Chleefäud)
The opening lyrics of Vorspiel by ZüriWest are indicative of the song's overall theme of small moments of joy and contentment that we often overlook in our daily lives. The singer notes the presence of a man and woman lying together in the middle of a meadow, enjoying each other's company as they soak up the sun. The use of the word "Chleefäud" (Swiss German for "meadow") ties the song to its Swiss roots, highlighting the unique beauty of the country's natural landscapes.
As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to highlight these small moments of contentment, from the simple pleasure of a glass of wine with friends to the peaceful calm of watching the world go by from the window of a train. The repetition of the phrase "so schön" ("so beautiful") emphasizes the singer's appreciation for these moments and encourages listeners to take notice of the beauty around them.
Overall, Vorspiel is a lovely, introspective song that reminds us to appreciate the little things in life that often go unnoticed.
Line by Line Meaning
E Maa u e Frou lige zäme zmitts im Chleefäud
A man and a woman lie together in the middle of the loft
Noth und Unglück liege alls so nah
Need and misfortune are always so close
S'is es endlos Risiko im nöie Jahr
It's an endless risk in the new year
Mir wüsse ned was pföuse
We don't know what to expect
Und doch hoffe mir immer wider, dass es guet verläuft
And yet, we always hope that things will turn out well
Es git koin Plan, koin Notausgang, wänn üses Härz erklärt
There is no plan, no emergency exit, when our hearts speak
De Voorspiil git los
The prelude begins
U d'Schauspiiler sitzed scho uf dere Bühni
And the actors are already sitting on that stage
Jede weiss, dass er mini Angscht im Gsicht litze
Everyone knows that they see my fear in my face
Ich ha kei Worte, wo au nume wenigi fruchtbar sii
I have no words that are only minimally productive
Brauch numen Zuversicht
I only need confidence
Dr Vorhang isch no zue, aber bald wärde mir erneut ahfah
The curtain is still closed, but soon we will start again
Denn es git koin Plan, koin Notausgang, wänn üses Härz erklärt
There is no plan, no emergency exit, when our hearts speak
De Voorspiil git los
The prelude begins
Writer(s): Kuno Lauener, Küse Fehlmann, Gert Stäuble, Peter Von Siebenthal, Martin Gerber
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