☝️ Key Points
- The song is about a man who observes a woman in a bar and tries to protect her from other men.
- The singer compares the other men to different animals and characters to illustrate how they approach or harass the woman.
- There is an ambivalence as the singer plays both the role of protector and shows interest in the woman.
- A recurring chorus emphasizes the singer's protective instinct towards the woman.
- The song ends on a positive note, with the woman finally kissing the singer and spending the night together.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'Prinzessin' by
Höhner are about a man who observes a woman in a bar or at a party and worries about her safety. He compares the other men in the bar, who pay attention to her, to different animals and characters like 'bear', 'zombie', 'Superman', 'crocodile', 'burglars', 'skeleton' and 'hamster'. These metaphors serve to illustrate how the men harass her or try to get close to her. The singer warns the 'princess' about these 'dangers' and suggests that it would be best if she stays with him. In doing so, he admits that he finds her very attractive ('Do bes esu wunderschön!'). It seems that he is trying to protect her, but it is also possible that he himself is interested in her and is trying to lure her away from the other men. The chorus 'Watch out, watch out, princess! The crocodile wants to devour you!' is repeated several times and emphasizes the singer's protective instinct towards the woman. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer and the woman dancing all night and she finally kisses him. Overall, the song is about the dynamics between men and women in a social environment, with the singer taking on the role of protector.