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.
Vorspiel
Züri West Lyrics
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(E Maa u e Frou lige zäme zmitts im Chleefäud)
The lyrics of Züri West's song Vorspiel describe a couple lying together in the middle of a hayfield, enjoying each other's company with no need for words. The singer observes the peaceful scene, noticing the way the couple's bodies move and the sounds they make. The song's title, Vorspiel, translates to "prelude" or "foreplay," suggesting that this moment may be the beginning of something more intimate between the two.
Through the use of vivid imagery and sensual language, the song captures the sensual and emotional experience of intimacy. The singer describes how the couple is "connected like magnets," emphasizing the intensity of their attraction. The fact that they are lying in the middle of a hayfield, away from the distractions of the world, adds to the feeling of intimacy and privacy.
Overall, Vorspiel is a beautiful and sensual depiction of the moments leading up to physical intimacy, emphasizing the emotional bond between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
(E Maa u e Frou lige zäme zmitts im Chleefäud)
A man and a woman lie together in the midst of chaos.
(Im Härz vo Züri isch scho Morge zwölf)
It's already midnight in the heart of Zurich.
(Hinter ons choched d'Supp u si brennt eifach nume)
Behind us, the soup is cooking and it's just burning.
(Im Soussol no d'Kellertür)
In the basement, there's still a cellar door.
(D'Tanne brechen i d'Wohnig ii)
The fir trees break into the apartment.
(D'Vögeli flüchte weg vo de Fuessgänger)
The birds flee away from the pedestrians.
(D'Brunne sprützed e tüüfe Strahl)
The fountains are spraying a deep beam.
(Är zahlt d'Rechnige vom Monet)
He pays the bills for the month.
(D'Strassebähnli fahred dur d'Nacht)
The streetcars run throughout the night.
(Im Härz vo Züri isch scho Morge zwölf)
It's already midnight in the heart of Zurich.
(Hinter ons choched d'Supp u si brennt eifach nume)
Behind us, the soup is cooking and it's just burning.
Contributed by Liam O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ueli
on Zorro
With his raincoat on, with his raincoat on (meaning he's an exhibitionist)
Ueli
on Zorro
And switches off the lights before leaving the house
Ueli
on Zorro
if he da switched off the gas stove