Meaning of 'Hier bin ich geboren'

by Gundermann & Seilschaft

Interpretation

The song lyrics "Hier bin ich geboren" by Gundermann & Seilschaft describe the singer's connection to his hometown. It describes the skinny cows and the happiness that is just as thin here. The singer has lost his love, but he hopes to find it here again.

The lyrics also contain passages about the death of the father and the mother lying on the balcony. It is mentioned that the herd of children eats the last hairs from the singer's balloon. These lines can be interpreted as a metaphor for the transience of life and the loss of innocence.

The lyrics also speak of brothers and sisters who all stick together. It is emphasized that the people here are zeros who stick together. The mood in the hometown has not improved over the years and there is no better tomorrow here.

It is mentioned about friends whom the singer has insulted and about hard hearts that he has melted. It is also mentioned that the singer has sworn young pioneers and planted Christmas trees. These lines may refer to the singer's political activities and personal experiences.

The lyrics also include a metaphor about the corpses in the basement and the game "Mensch ärgere dich nicht". It is emphasized that the singer always only gets a half-full plate at a round table. This could indicate that he often doesn't get enough or that his place in society is limited.

It is also mentioned that in the past there was cheap booze instead of brands and that people don't like to let strangers park unless they treat them. The singer circles like a firmly anchored ship and his journey doesn't take him far, but deep.

The lyrics end with the statement that the singer was born here, just like a stone falling into the water. He feels that his God has lost him here, but catches up with him here. This could indicate a spiritual connection to the hometown or that the singer, despite all difficulties and disappointments, always returns.