☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics tell the story of different people who have left their old lives behind and now live in Christiania.
- It is about a former businessman, a grandmother, and a man from Fåborg.
- They have left their problems behind and now lead a freer and happier life.
- The song lyrics emphasize that they are much better off in Christiania than one might think.
Interpretation
The song lyrics 'Onkel 'How do you do'' by
Kim Larsen tells the story of different people who have left their old lives behind and now live in Christiania, an alternative housing project in Copenhagen.
In the first section, it is about the 'uncle', who used to be a successful businessman. He had a lot of money, four wives, and a clever accountant. But then there was a quarrel and he lost everything. Now he lives in Christiania and it's much better there than one might think.
In the second section, it is about the 'grandmother'. When she turned 76, she lost her joy of life and the family decided to put her in a nursing home. But the next day she disappeared and now she also lives in Christiania. She's much better off there than one might think.
The third section is about a man from Fåborg who founded a contact office. But there were many empty promises there and he became a father many times. Eventually, he also moved to Christiania and it's much better there than one might think.
The song lyrics show that life in Christiania has taken a positive turn for these people. They have left their old problems behind and now lead a freer and happier life. It is emphasized that they are much better off there than one might think.