☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics tell the story of Ferdinand, a man who is always perfectly dressed and styled.
- Ferdinand meets Mitzi Wasdapschik, an elegant and discreet woman, who is also perfectly dressed.
- The lyrics describe a fight triggered by a misunderstanding.
- Despite the fight, Ferdinand continues to strive for perfection and finds it at Wimmer in Neu-Lerchenfeld.
- The song lyrics address the importance of outward appearance and perfection in society.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'Der G'schupfte Ferdl' by
Helmut Qualtinger tell the story of Ferdinand, a man who is always perfectly dressed and styled. He puts on fresh striped socks, combs his hair with brillantine, and polishes his shoes. Ferdinand then meets Mitzi Wasdapschik, an elegant and discreet woman who is also perfectly dressed. The two go to the Wimmer, a dance hall in Neu-Lerchenfeld, where they dance perfectly together.
The lyrics also describe a scene where Ferdinand puts away his pocket knife due to a sign that says 'Guests are kindly requested to enter the dance hall without knives'. Another person, who thinks Ferdinand is referring to him, gets angry and bites him on the nose. Ferdinand defends himself and gives the opponent a light punch. A fight breaks out, and Ferdinand gets bruises. He takes painkillers to recover.
Despite the fight, Ferdinand puts on fresh socks again the following week and styles himself perfectly, because he seeks perfection at the Wimmer in Neu-Lerchenfeld.
The lyrics of the song talk about the importance of outward appearance and perfection, which are often highly valued in society. They also show the violence and conflicts that can arise from misunderstandings.
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