☝️ Key Points
- The song is about the fascination that Belinda has on Chris and Tobee.
- Chris and Tobee describe their adventures in the inflatable boat as they try to impress Belinda.
- Tobee repeatedly states that he would rather sink and meet the mermaids than sweat up top.
- The lyrics describe how Chris falls in love with Belinda and steals her heart.
- In the end, Chris marries Belinda and they live together on the houseboat.
Interpretation
The song lyrics "Pretty Belinda/Schlauchboot" by
Chris Andrews and Tobee are about an encounter with an attractive woman named Belinda, who lives in a houseboat on the river. Chris and Tobee describe their adventures in the inflatable boat as they try to impress Belinda.
The first verse by Chris tells us that Belinda lives in a houseboat on the river and is called "Pretty Belinda" by everyone. Chris is so curious that he wants to see the houseboat just to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Belinda.
Tobee, who speaks in the second verse, introduces himself as Gunther and is sitting in an inflatable boat. He is trying to hurry because his inflatable boat is about to sink. However, he still prefers to sink and meet the mermaids than to sweat above.
Chris notices in the third verse that Belinda's eyes are exciting, her hair is golden, and her lips are inviting. He falls in love with her and describes how she has stolen his heart.
Tobee repeats in the fourth verse that he would rather sink and kiss the mermaids than sweat above.
Chris explains in the fifth verse that he marries Belinda and sends her to his houseboat. That's the place he sends her to and where they now live together.
Tobee repeats once again in the sixth verse that he would rather sink and kiss the mermaids than sweat above.
Overall, the song lyrics are about the fascination Belinda has on Chris and Tobee. They describe their adventures in the inflatable boat as they try to impress Belinda. Tobee repeatedly states that he would rather sink and kiss the mermaids than sweat above. It seems that the encounter with Belinda and the inflatable boat adventure are an exciting experience for both men.