☝️ Key Points
- The text contains a mixture of humor and rebellion that represents different everyday situations and people in a community
- The metaphorical expressions in the chorus point to the constant work and transience of life
- The verses play with the idea of disobedience and rebellion, symbolized by the theft of fence boards in one of the verses
- Authority is questioned in some verses and the desire for freedom and independence is expressed
- The last verse could be interpreted as a call to action and change, and criticizes social norms and expectations
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'Die Hobelbank' by
Die Werthers are a humorous and slightly rebellious song that describes different everyday situations and people in a community. The chorus 'Oh du schöne schöne Hoblenbank, Heute wird gehobelt Morgen bist du blank' is a metaphorical expression that represents the constant work and transience of life.
The verses play with the idea of mischief and rebellion. An example of this is the quote 'Ist das nicht der Lattenzaun, Ja das ist der Lattenzaun, Kann man da nicht Latten klaun, Ja da kann man Latten klauen.' Here, the singers talk about stealing slats from a fence, which is a symbolic act of disobedience and rebellion.
In the verse 'Ist das nicht der Polizist, Ja das ist der Polizist, Ham wir den net angepisst, Ja den ham war an gepisst.' authority is questioned and the desire for freedom and independence is expressed.
The lines 'Ist das nicht die Edeltraut, Ja das ist die Edeltraut, Hat die nicht den F..k versaut, Ja die hat den f..k versaut!' could be interpreted as criticism of certain individuals or societal norms and expectations.
The last verse 'Ist das nicht der Maibaum, Ja das ist der Maibaum, Wolln wir den nicht umhaun, Je den wolln wir umhaun,' could be interpreted as a call to action and change.
Overall, the song 'Die Hobelbank' by 'Die Werthers' seems to be a humorous and sarcastic portrayal of everyday life, with a touch of rebellion and a desire for freedom and independence.