☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics tell the story of a traditional hunt to which diplomats and high-profile individuals are invited.
- There are comical and unusual events during the hunt, such as a lost dachshund and shooting a frozen herring.
- Kieselknirsch's ancient ancestor accidentally shoots the Foreign Minister, which embarrasses the others.
- After the hunt, the captured game is blessed and donated to a poorhouse, as no one wants to eat it.
- The song lyrics address the tradition of hunting and respect for nature.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'Diplomatenjagd' by
Reinhard Mey tell the story of a hunt to which Baron Bodo invites at his castle Hohenhecke. It is a traditional hunt in which diplomats and other high-profile individuals participate. The hunt is prepared with great effort and the Diplomatic Corps and two generals take part. Even a Monsignor and the old ancestor of Kieselknirsch are brought along.
During the hunt, there are some funny and unusual events. A lieutenant general loses his Dachshund, and an attaché shoots a frozen herring. The old ancestor of Kieselknirsch, who can no longer see well, accidentally shoots the Foreign Minister. Although this is tragic, he still shouts 'Waidmannsheil', which embarrasses the others greatly.
After the hunt, the game is blessed, but no one wants to eat it. Instead, the group decides to donate the meat to a poorhouse. The song ends with the cry 'Long live the hunt, three times Waidmannsheil!'
The lyrics of the song 'Diplomatenjagd' humorously tell the story of an unusual hunt with funny and unexpected events. It also addresses the tradition of hunting and respect for nature.