☝️ Key Points
- The singer traditionally goes to the tavern on Sundays and enjoys 'golden wine' there.
- The singer has money available on Sundays that he is willing to spend on socializing and pleasure.
- Music plays a central role in the community, especially the accordion and the trumpet.
- The song lyrics express a feeling of cheerfulness and a desire to celebrate, especially in the chorus with the repetition of 'that's funny'.
- The names 'Marie' and 'Sophie' could refer to specific individuals or be used as general terms for women in society.
Interpretation
The lyrics of 'Am Sonntag kehr ich ein' by
Slavko Avsenik & die Original Oberkrainer are a joyful ode to the pleasures of life and community, particularly the joy that people experience through music and socializing. The lyrics describe a typical Sunday where the singer goes to the tavern to listen to music, sing, and celebrate with friends.
'Am Sonntag kehr' ich ein ins Wirtshaus zum goldenen Wein.' - This verse shows the singer's joy in the tradition of going to the tavern on Sundays. The 'golden wine' refers to the joy and enjoyment associated with drinking wine.
'Am Sonntag hab ich Geld, da freut sich die ganze Welt.' - This indicates that the singer has money on Sundays and is willing to spend it for the pleasure and joy of society.
'Die Musik ist schon da, es spielt die Harmonika. Trompete bläst der Hans, im Wirtshaus zum goldenen Kranz.' - This verse emphasizes the important role of music in this community. The harmonica and trumpet are typical instruments of folk music that promote joy and sociability.
'Ja, ja, ja das ist lustig, singen beim goldenen Wein. Links die Marie, rechts die Sophie, ja, ja, ja das ist lustig.' - The chorus expresses pure joy and a desire to celebrate. The names 'Marie' and 'Sophie' could refer to specific individuals or simply be used as general terms for women in society. The expression 'das ist lustig' underscores the feeling of merriment and fun experienced in the community.