☝️ Key Points
- The song 'Bodo with the excavator' is a humorous portrayal of the character Bodo, who passionately operates excavators at all times.
- The song plays with the term 'digging' in all its meanings, both in the physical sense of digging holes and in the metaphorical sense of flirting.
- Bodo is depicted as a very reliable and passionate worker, no matter the circumstances.
- Bodo is so good at his job that he is internationally recognized and even hired by Americans.
- The song is a humorous homage to the passion and dedication to work, specifically related to digging in this case.
Interpretation
The song 'Bodo mit dem Bagger' by
Mike Krüger is a humorous portrayal of the character Bodo, who seemingly drives excavators with great passion. Bodo excavates at all times of the day and night and in the most unusual places, from gardens to supermarkets and discos. 'For who is digging so late still in the excavator hole? That's Bodo with the excavator and he keeps digging'. The song takes on the theme of 'digging' in all its meanings, both in the physical sense of digging holes and in the metaphorical sense of flirting. Bodo is portrayed as someone who is always reliable and passionate in his work, no matter where and when. He is so good that he is even recognized internationally: 'Now he wears a gold excavator around his neck, Bodo is the best excavator driver in the country. Even the Americans have already ordered Bodo, yes, Bodo is now digging around the world'. Overall, the song is a humorous homage to passion and dedication to work, especially to digging.