Founded in 1984, they had their breakthrough on the national stage with the album Bümpliz - Casablanca in 1989, while their biggest hit to date remains I schänke dir mis Härz from 1994. Their latest studio album, Haubi Songs, came out in 2008.
Their official website is http://www.zueriwest.ch.
Julia
Züri West Lyrics
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I han'e schiggi Loge I dr Matte gmietet wäge ihre
I gah gah Gwicht schtemme - I bi am Choscht trenne
I schwümme u renne u schlote fasch nümme
Es isch schier ungloublech was I aues tribe wäge ihre
Oh Julia - du luegsch mi nid emau meh a
I schla Räder wie'ne Pfau u du bemerksch mi nid emau meh - Julia
I überschütte se mit Gschänkli un'i schänke're d'Getränk I
I verränke mi un'i dräiie für sie die geilschte Pirouette
I gah're jede Tag gah iichoufe - I la're ds Badwasser la iiloufe
Un'i wösche für sie un'i lege're d'Wösch zäme u glette
Oh Julia - du luegsch mi nid emau meh a
I schla Räder wie'ne Pfau u du bemerksch mi nid emau meh - Julia
I schribe're Gedichtli u zeichne überau ihres Gsicht hi
Un'i säge're immer wieder wie gärn dass I mit'ere zäme bi
I singe're schöni frömdi Lieder
U sie het jitz schiinbar irgend so'ne schöne Frömde lieber aus mi
The song, "Julia" by Züri West, is a story about unrequited love. The singer is head over heels for the titular Julia, and is willing to go to great lengths to win her affection. He has cut wood and built a sled, rented a fancy box seat at the theater, and even goes to vote on weight issues (possibly a reference to dieting) just for her. He swims, runs and even sacrifices his own health for Julia. However, despite all of his grand gestures, Julia doesn't seem to notice him. He feels invisible and ignored, as though he's spinning his wheels like a peacock performing for an uninterested audience. The singer even writes poems and draws pictures of her face but she seems to have moved on to someone new.
The song conveys the crushing disappointment of infatuation and not feeling seen by the person one desires. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, no matter how hard one tries, love is not always reciprocated. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but capture the emotions of unrequited love beautifully.
Line by Line Meaning
I ha d'Cottlett gschnitte un'e schnäue Schlitte un'e breite Fernseh gleaset
I did everything possible to impress Julia, including cutting the Cottlett, having a fancy sled, and leasing a big TV.
I han'e schiggi Loge I dr Matte gmietet wäge ihre
I went out of my way to impress Julia by renting a luxurious lodge near the ski slopes.
I gah gah Gwicht schtemme - I bi am Choscht trenne
I went on a diet and cut back on expenses to impress Julia.
I schwümme u renne u schlote fasch nümme
I did so much for Julia that I hardly had time to swim, run, and relax.
Es isch schier ungloublech was I aues tribe wäge ihre
It's almost unbelievable how much I did to impress Julia.
Oh Julia - du luegsch mi nid emau meh a
Despite all my efforts, Julia doesn't even look at me anymore.
I überschütte se mit Gschänkli un'i schänke're d'Getränk I
I showered Julia with gifts and bought her drinks.
I verränke mi un'i dräiie für sie die geilschte Pirouette
I went above and beyond for Julia by performing the most impressive Pirouette.
I gah're jede Tag gah iichoufe - I la're ds Badwasser la iiloufe
I would go grocery shopping for Julia every day and even let her run bathwater.
Un'i wösche für sie un'i lege're d'Wösch zäme u glette
I did her laundry for her and made sure everything was perfectly ironed.
I schribe're Gedichtli u zeichne überau ihres Gsicht hi
To express my love, I wrote her poems and drew her face everywhere.
Un'i säge're immer wieder wie gärn dass I mit'ere zäme bi
I constantly told her how much I loved being with her.
I singe're schöni frömdi Lieder
I sang beautiful and foreign songs to impress Julia.
U sie het jitz schiinbar irgend so'ne schöne Frömde lieber aus mi
Unfortunately, Julia seems to prefer someone else now.
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ueli
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With his raincoat on, with his raincoat on (meaning he's an exhibitionist)
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And switches off the lights before leaving the house
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on Zorro
if he da switched off the gas stove