Oktoberfest Songs 1 - Wies'n Hits

So, it’s Oktoberfest time again, and we are excited!! 

Not so much for the crowds and beer drinking (we could do without hordes of drunk tourists and we can drink even better German beer any day of the year).

No, we’re excited to wear our trachten and sing silly songs and schlager!

For those of you planning to visit Oktoberfest this year, we’ve prepared a short introduction to some of the most common Oktoberfest songs.  While there are a couple that are specific to Oktoberfest, you’ll likely hear these at many festivals (e.g., Starkbierfest and Dachauer Folksfest), at après ski, and at many parties. 

It’s just more fun when you know what people are singing, and many have motions or some sort of audience participation.

Since this will be an extremely long post, we’ll group them into three posts, splitting the songs into three categories: Wies’n Hits, Classics/Traditional, and Songs You Should Already Know. 

Let’s start with the most fun category - Wies’n Hits.  Though it will seem the entire tent knows these, the songs are not very old. Songs from before the 90s will be in the Classics/Traditional (wow, I’m starting to feel old…)

They’ve become popular in the last 10 years, but are incredibly well-known in the Munich area (and Austrian ski resorts and German beach resorts in Spain, if we’re being honest).  The truth is that many Bavarian traditions have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity over the last 10 years or so. While visitors to Munich in the summer will likely see plenty of people dressed in tracht, this is a more recent development.  It’s fun, it’s cool, and many young people enjoy the traditions today.

In no particular order, but starting with a crowd favourite –

Fliegerlied:

What I love about this one are the silly motions and the catchy tune.  It began as a children’s song but has become a favourite of beer festivals, après ski, and anywhere that involves a band and drinks. This one came to Oktoberfest 4 or 5 years ago from the children’s band Donikkl und die Weißwürschtl but was popularized by Tim Toupet’s top 10 cover version.

The full lyrics are below, but most important are the motions to the chorus.  Watch the crowd and singer in the video for examples, but we’ve listed them here next to the chorus:

Und ich flieg, flieg, flieg wie ein Flieger (fly your arms like a bird or airplane)
Bin so stark, stark, stark wie ein Tiger (make a muscle to show your strength)
Und so groß, groß, groß wie 'ne Giraffe (pump  your arms to the ceiling to show being tall)
So hoch oh, oh, oh (wave your hands up high)
Und ich spring, spring, spring immer wieder (hold your hands in front and jump like a kangaroo)
Und ich schwimm, schwimm, schwimm zu dir über (swim your hands in front of you)
Und ich nehm, nehm, nehm dich bei der Hand, (shake hands)
Weil ich dich mag, Und ich sag
Heut ist so ein schöner Tag
La-la-la-la-la (wave your hands and dance)

Fliegerlied Ich lieg gern im Gras Und schau zum Himmel rauf Schauen die ganzen Wolken Nicht lustig aus? Und fliegt en Flieger vorbei Dann wink ich zu ihm rauf "Hallo Flieger!" Und bist du auch noch dabei Dann bin ich super drauf [Chorus] Und ich flieg, flieg, flieg wie ein Flieger Bin so stark, stark, stark wie ein Tiger Und so groß, groß, groß wie 'ne Giraffe So hoch oh, oh, oh Und ich spring, spring, spring immer wieder Und ich schwimm, schwimm, schwimm zu dir über Und ich nehm, nehm, nehm dich bei der Hand, Weil ich dich mag Und ich sag Heut ist so ein schöner Tag La-la-la-la-la Heut ist so ein schöner Tag La-la-la-la-la Heut ist so ein schöner Tag   [Chorus 2x, then 1x slow]

Flying Song I like lying in the grass And looking up into the sky Don't all these clouds Look funny? And a plane flies past Then I wave up to him “Hello flyer!“ And if you're there, too Then I have the time of my life [Chorus] And I fly, fly, fly like a flyer I'm so strong, strong, strong like a tiger And so big, big, big like a giraffe So tall, oh, oh, oh And I jump, jump, jump again and again And I swim, swim, swim over to you And I take, take, take you by the hand, 'cause I like you And I say Today is such a beautiful day La-la-la-la-la Today is such a beautiful day La-la-la-la-la Today is such a beautiful day  [Chorus 2x, then 1x slow]

Here is the best video tutorial about how to sync the movements with the song:

Here is what it's like in a festzelt at Oktoberfest.  The motions aren't so disciplined, but awesome ENERGY! 

Viva Colonia:

The truth is that very few people know all the words to this song. It’s from Köln, not Bavaria, and is totally unrelated to Oktoberfest.  But still all the bands play it and everyone stumbles along until the chorus of “Viva Colonia” comes and they reach the two words they know. Don’t feel bad, just go with the flow and learn the tune and the two most important words. 

This one is fairly new, too, recorded in 2003 by De Höhner.  It was meant to sound like a song in the Cologne dialect (Kölsch), but to be able to be understood by most Germans. (…still pretty tough for non-native speakers like us!)  You’ll hear it often at Karneval or Köln area sporting events, but somehow it made it to Oktoberfest.  At Oktoberfest, you might hear a slightly altered version, replacing “Viva Colonia” with “Viva Bavaria.”

I’m just giving you the chorus, but if you really want the rest of the lyrics, you can find them online.

Viva Colonia (Chorus) Da simmer dabei! Dat is prima! VIVA COLONIA! Wir lieben das Leben, die Liebe und die Lust Wir glauben an den lieben Gott und ham noch immer Durst

Viva Colonia (Chorus) Count us in! That's great! Long live Cologne! We love life, love, and fun We believe in the dear Lord God and are always up for a drink

I chose this particular video because it’s bizarrely funny – someone laid the sound track over a video of German heavy metal band Rammstein.

Cowboy und Indianer:

Also a song that has its own dance, the Lasso Dance (Lasso-Tanz), this song first came out in 2000, but became a hit several years later after the dance was popularized.  It almost cracked the German Top 5 (peaked at #6) in 2007.

During the chorus (which is sung a record FIVE times!!), follow the dance steps shown in the video. A quick intro:

Komm hol das Lasso raus (motion like you’re twirling a lasso) wir spielen Cowboy (point a gun with your finger) und Indianer (put a couple fingers behind your head to simulate feathers)...
wir reiten um die Wette (put hands at waist like riding with reins) ohne Rast und ohne Ziel (shield your eyes with your hand, looking at the horizon)
hast du mich umzingelt werd ich mich ergeben (put your hands up to surrender) stell mich an den Marterpfahl (put your hands like they’re tied behind your back)
komm hol das Lasso raus, (twirl the lasso again) so wie beim ersten Mal...

Cowboy und Indianer  [Chorus] Komm hol das Lasso raus wir spielen Cowboy und Indianer... wir reiten um die Wette ohne Rast und ohne Ziel hast du mich umzingelt werd ich mich ergeben stell ich an den Marterpfahl komm hol das Lasso raus, so wie beim ersten Mal... So wie ein Cowboy in der Einsamkeit auf seiner Suche nach Geborgenheit reite ich immer weiter gegen den Wind so lange bis ich endlich bei dir bin Für dich ist mir kein Weg zu weit Das bei dir vergesse ich die Zeit nun bin ich da und ich hör nur wie du sagst... [Repeat Chorus] So wie ein Cowboy in der fremden Stadt in der die Angst, noch einen Namen hat bin wie besessen auf der suche nach dir jede Gefahr nehme ich ins Visier. Für dich ist mir kein Weg zu weit Das bei dir vergesse ich die Zeit nun bin ich da und ich hör nur wie du sagst...  [Repeat Chorus 3x]

Cowboy and Indians [Chorus] Come get out the lasso, we’ll play cowboys and Indians ... We ride against each other without rest or aim Have you surrounded me, I'll surrender myself, put me on the stake Come, take out the lasso, like the first time Like a cowboy alone in his quest for comfort I ride on against the wind until I’m finally with you For you no way is too far With you I lose track of time Now I'm here and I just listen as you say ...  [Repeat Chorus] Like a cowboy in a foreign town where fear still has a name I'm obsessed with searching for you I face every danger in my sight For you no way is too far With you I lose track of time Now I'm here and I just listen as you say ... [Repeat Chorus 3x]

Here is another great video tutorial about how to perform the movements with the song:

Living Next Door to Alice:

This is one of those songs that most English speakers will hear in Germany and then think to themselves “Wait, did I understand that correctly?” The answer is yes, you did. This one is an English-language Wies’n hit, where the crowd shouts the chorus, “Alice, Who the f--- is Alice?”

The song originally was an early 70s song Living Next Door to Alice by the Australian group New World.  It was remade a few times, with the English band Smokie’s version topping the charts in the German-speaking region.  Finally the Dutch band Gompie released the more risqué version with the current title and chorus. While it only made it to #2 on the German charts, it secured a place in the Oktoberfest and après ski repertoires. 

Though it’s only one word, probably not safe to play loudly at work…

Living Next Door to Alice Sally called when she got the word, She said: "I suppose you've heard - About Alice". Well I rushed to the window, And I looked outside, But I could hardly believe my eyes - As a big limousine rolled slowly Into Alice's drive...  [Chorus] Oh, I don't know why she's leaving, Or where she's gonna go, I guess she's got her reasons, But I just don't want to know, 'Cos for twenty-four years I've been living next door to Alice. Alice, who the f-- is Alice Twenty-four years just waiting for a chance, To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance, Now I've got to get used to not living next door to Alice... Alice, who the f-- is Alice

Grew up together, Two kids in the park, Carved our initials, Deep in the bark, Me and Alice. Now she walks through the door, With her head held high, Just for a moment, I caught her eye, As a big limousine pulled slowly Out of Alice's drive. [Chorus] Sally called back, asked how I felt, She said: "I know how to help - Get over Alice". She said: "Now Alice is gone, But I'm still here, You know I've been waiting For twenty-four years..." And the big limousine disappeared...  [Chorus] Now I'll never get used to not living next door to Alice...

Hände zum Himmel:

We included this in our classic Schlager list, but it’s big at Oktoberfest, too.

Originally done by Die Kolibris, the Hansi Hinterseer cover is well-known, too! 

Die Hände zum Himmel Wenn du heut' nicht in der Stimmung bist Lass doch alles so sein, wie es ist Wir wollen trinken, noch einen trinken Weil man die Sorgen dann vergisst  Fühltst Du dich manchmal auch so allein Glaub mir das brauchte gar nicht zu sein Denn heute abend, gehn wir feiern Die ganze Welt ist ein Verein  [Chorus]Und dann die Hände zum Himmel Komm lasst uns fröhlich sein Wir klatschen zusammen und keiner ist allein Und dann die Hände zum Himmel Komm lasst uns fröhlich sein Wir klatschen zusammen und keiner ist allein   Wir tun nur noch das was uns gefällt Tanzen, singen im Saal oder Zelt Nicht alleine denn das will keiner Uns gehört die ganze Welt   Und an morgen wird heut nicht gedacht Wir feiern weiter - die ganze Nacht Lasst uns heben, einmal schweben und dabei wird nur gelacht  [Chorus 2x] Wir klatschen zusammen und keiner ist allein

Hands to Heaven If today you aren’t in the mood Let everything be as it will be We want to drink, even one drink To forget our worries  You feel so alone sometimes Believe me that doesn’t have to be So tonight, let's go celebrate The whole world is a club [Chorus] And then put your hands up to heaven Come let us be merry We clap together and no one is alone And then hands up to heaven Come let us be merry We clap together and no one is alone We do only what we like Dance, sing in the hall or tent Not alone – no one wants that We own the whole world And today we don’t think of tomorrow We celebrate more - the whole night Let us lift, float once and just laughing [Chorus 2x] We clap along and no one is alone

Joana (Du geile Sau):

Peter Wackel’s  party version of an old song by Roland Kaiser became a big hit in 2006 (especially in Mallorca) and is now a top Wies’n hit.

Not the best recording in the world, but you get an idea of the crowd reaction and where to sing along.  Like Wahnsinn, there are expected crown refrains in bracketed italics.  This one is a tougher one to translate, as the crowd refrains are all slang and depending on the translation could range from playful to downright vulgar. I went with the more playful translation, and since you’ll be singing along with the crowd, there is nothing to worry about. But I’d be careful about calling someone a “geile Sau...”

There’s a better version here, but it’s blocked in the US.  Perhaps it will work for our European friends…  

Joana Joana, geboren um Liebe zu geben Verbotene Träume erleben Ohne Fragen an den Morgen  Wie ein Stich ins Herz traf mich dein Blick Und ich sah, für mich gab's kein zurück Und Dein Wunsch flog mir entgegen Doch er machte mich verlegen Ein Gefühl, das längst verloren schien  [Chorus] Joana, [du geile Sau] geboren um Liebe zu geben [du Luder] Verbotene Träume erleben [du Drecksau] Ohne Fragen an den Morgen danach aha aha Oh Joana, [du geile Sau] Dein Lächeln ist fordernd und flehend [du Luder] Mit mir all die Wege zu gehen [du Drecksau] Die ein Mensch allein nicht findet  'Ich wohn' in der Stadt nicht weit von hier' Sagtest Du wie nebenbei zu mir Und ich sah in Deinen Augen Die zur Schüchternheit nicht taugen Dass Du halten wirst was Du versprichst aha aha [Chorus 2x]

Joana Joana, born to give love To experience forbidden dreams Without questions in the morning  Like a stab in the heart I met your gaze And I saw there was no turning back And I flew to your wish And was embarrassed by A feeling that seemed long-lost [Chorus] Joana, [you dirty sow] to give birth to love [you hussy] Forbidden Dreams do [you swine] without questions in the morning after aha aha Oh Joana, [you dirty sow] Your smile is demanding and pleading [du hussy] To go all the way with me[you swine] So a person is not alone “I live in the city not far from here,” You said casually to me And I saw in your eyes That shyness doesn’t suit you That you keep your promises aha aha  [Chorus 2x]

'54, '74, '90, 2006:

This one really is a World Cup song, but everyone liked it so much that it’s played at Oktoberfest and après ski.  If you plan to be in Germany for long (or during World Cup or Euro Cup), you should learn this one.

Written by Sportfreunde Stiller for the 2006 World Cup, it mentions Germany’s championships in 1954, 1974, 1990, and it’s hoped-for 2006 championship. Last summer we heard the updated '54, '74, '90, 2010 version and at this year’s Women’s World Cup '54, '74, '90, 2011… with the 2012 EuropaCup coming soon. Not sure what will happen to they lyrics when Germany next wins….

'54, '74, '90, 2006 [Chorus] (Eins und Zwei und Drei und) Vierundfünfzig , Vierundsiebzig, Neunzig, Zweitausendsechs, Ja so stimmen wir alle ein, Mit dem Herz in der Hand und der Leidenschaft im Bein Werden wir Weltmeister sein. Wir haben nicht die höchste Spielkultur, Sind nicht gerade filigran, Doch wir haben Träume und Visionen Und in der Hinterhand nen Masterplan Für unsere langen Wege aus der Krise Und aus der Depression Lautet die Devise: Nichts wie rauf auf den Fußballthron.  [Chorus] Die ganze Welt greift nach dem goldenen Pokal, Doch nur einer hält ihn fest, so ist das nun einmal. Die ganze Welt spielt sich um den Verstand, Doch der Cup bleibt in unserem Land.  [Chorus] Beim ersten Mal wars n Wunder, Beim zweiten Mal wars Glück, Beim dritten Mal der verdiente Lohn Und diesmal wirds ne Sensation.  [Chorus]

'54, '74, '90, 2006 [Chorus] (One and Two and Three and) Fifty-four, seventy-four, ninety, two thousand six, Yes we all agree, With the heart in the hand and passion in the leg Will we be world champion.  We don’t have the highest game culture, Are not exactly delicate, But we have dreams and vision And in the hindquarters a Master Plan For our long ways out of crisis And out of depression The motto is: Nothing like being up on the Football throne [Chorus] The whole world reaches for the golden cup,  But only one holds it, this is the case now The whole world revolves around the tension, But the Cup will remain in our country.  [Chorus] The first time was a wonder, Second time was luck, The third time the reward And this time a sensation.   [Chorus]

Ab in den Süden:

Another summer hit that became a Wies’n hit.  The band and/or the crowd usually will change the words to fit Oktoberfest.  This one is a sort of German reggae-hiphop summer anthem, by Buddy and DJ The Wave in 2003.

For the Oktoberfest lyrics, user chickmunks has posted them on Toytown here (middle of the page).  “Sommer, sonne, sonnenschein” are replaced with “Hendl, Brezn, und a Bier,” as well as changing many of the lyrics to fit Oktoberfest.

Ab in den Süden Oh willkommen, willkommen sonnenschein! Wir packen unsere sieben sachen in den flieger rein. Ja wir kommen, wir kommen, wir kommen macht euch bereit, Reif für die insel, sommer, sonne, strand und zärtlichkeit. [Chorus] Raus aus dem regen, Ins leben, Ab in den süden, Der sonne entgegen, Was erleben, Einen heben, Und dann bikinis erleben. Jetzt kommt es dick mann, Ich rette den tag, Ich sag, ab geht die party, Und die party geht ab.  Und ich sag: Eeeeeeeeey, ab in den süden, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht. Ja ich sag: Eeeeeeeeey, ab in den süden, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht.  Sommer, sonne, sonnenschein, Sommer, sonne, sonnenschein, Sommer, sonne, sonnenschein, Sommer, sonne, sonnenschein, Sommer, sonne, Sommer, sonne, Sommer, sommer, sommer.   Oh wir kommen, wir kommen, wir kommen sonnenschein!!!!! Den ganzen tag am strand ziehn wir uns die melonen rein. Ja tequila, tequila, tequila, wonderbrah, Und heute nacht machen wir noch die ganze insel klar. [Chorus] [Sing 2x] Eeeeeeeeey, ab in den süden, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht. Ja ich sag: Eeeeeeeeey, ab in den süden, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht, Der sonne hinterher, Ey joh, was geht.

Off to the South Oh welcome, welcome sunshine! We packed our 7 bags into plane. Yes, we’re coming, we’re coming, get ready Ready for the island, summer, sun, beach and tenderness. [Chorus] Out of the rain, Into life, Off to the south, Into the sun, What experience, Lift a cold one, And then experience bikinis. Now man it’s getting late, I'll save the day, I say down, “Party down”, And the party goes off.  And I say: Eeeeeeeeey, off to the south, The sun behind, Ey whatever comes, The sun behind, Ey whatever comes. Yes, I say: Eeeeeeeeey, off to the south, The sun behind, Ey joh what works, The sun behind, Ey joh what goes. Summer, sun, sunshine, Summer, sun, sunshine, Summer, sun, sunshine, Summer, sun, sunshine, Summer, sun, Summer, sun, Summer, summer, summer.   Oh, we’re coming, we’re coming, we’re coming sunshine !!!!! The whole day at the beach the melons pull us in. Yes, tequila, tequila, tequila, Wonderbra, And tonight we’ll make the whole island clear.  [Chorus] [Sing 2x] Eeeeeeeeey, off to the south, The sun behind, Ey joh what works, The sun behind, Ey joh what goes. Yes, I say: Eeeeeeeeey, off to the south, The sun behind, Ey joh what works, The sun behind, Ey joh what goes.

Das geht ab:

This is another one you should know for any football related activity, though its refrain applies to many occasions.  It’s a 2009 Top 5 hit collaboration between DJ Manny Marc and the group Frauenarzt.

This is a German rap song, so often you’ll hear just the chorus rather than the entire song. FC Bayern fans love to cheer it at games.

We’ll go with their original video:

Das geht ab ich hab dieses gefühl ja das wird heut´n riesen ding das ist die party des jahres ja das sagt mir mein instinkt heut´ sind alle dabei es ham sich hier alle com getroffen wir feiern bis zum abwinken hier wird konfetti geschossen hebt die hände in die luft und macht die ganze nacht krach damit auch jeder partymuffel geht weil er abkackt kackst du ab hast du verkackt denn die party geht erst los wenn die bässe richtig pumpen bis in jeden hinterhof das ist atzenmusik bei uns da brennt jeder club es wird gefeiert wie noch nie schmeiß die hände in die luft hey [Chorus] hey das geht ab! wie feiern die ganze nacht die ganze.. hey das geht ab! wir feiern die ganze nacht die ganze.. hey das geht ab wir feirn die ganze nacht die ganze.. hey das geht ab! wir feiern die ganze nacht die ganze nacht heute sind wir nicht alleine heute wird nur noch gefeiert alle atzen sind dabei das ist das absolute highlight die löcher fliegen durch den käse blankenese polonaise lass die sau mal richtig raus denn heut´ gibts keine pause deutsche party atzen machen faxen und sind laut wir sind auf jeder party und drehn´ anlagen auf wir ham den mob mitgebracht wir toben mit in der menge wir rasten richtig aus wir schlagen voll über die strenge die fraun´ sind hier sehr freizügig sie zeigen was sie ham wir sind bekannt für wilde partys und das schon seit vielen jahren hey! [Chorus 2x]

It’s going off (it’s awesome) I have this feeling Yes, today’s going to be big It’s the party of the year Yes instinct tells me Today everybody will be there All will meet We celebrate until dawn Here we’ll shoot confetti Raise our hands into the air And make noise all night So that every party-pooper leaves Because he sucks If you suck you're a loser Because the party’s just starting When the bass is really pumping Up to every backyard This is homie music We burn every club when we're there We'll celebrate as never before Throw our hands into the air Hey [Chorus] Hey, that's awesome! We celebrate the whole night The whole ... Hey, that's awesome! We celebrate the whole night The whole ... Hey, that's awesome! We celebrate the whole night The whole ... Hey, that's awesome! We celebrate the whole night The whole night Today we’re not alone Today we'll just party All our homies are there That's the absolute highlight The holes fly through the cheese Blankenese, Polonaise Let it all hang out Because today there will be no break German party Homies make a ruckus and they're loud We're on every party And put the music louder We've brought the mob with us We rage with them We really freak out We get totally carried away The women here are really generous They show what they've got We are known for wild parties And that already for many years Hey! [Chorus 2x]

Anton aus Tirol:

This is one of the many hits of DJ Ötzi, king of the après ski and Wies’n…A number one hit in both Austria and Germany in 2000, this one is about Anton, the (annoying) ladies man from Tirol.

I’ll just let the video and lyrics speak for themselves. But if you spend enough time in Munich or skiing, you’ll hear it. 

Anton aus Tirol [Chorus] Ich bin so schön , ich bin so toll. Ich bin der Anton aus Tirol. Meine gigaschlanken Wadln san a Wahnsinn für die Madln. Mei Figur a Wunder dar Natur. I bin so stoak und auch so wild. Ich treib es heiss und eisgekühlt. Wippe ich mit dem Gesäß, schrein die Hasen SOS und wollen den Anton aus Tirol.  Blaue Pille, Sellerie - des braucht so a Anton nie. Koa Tattoo und koane Schmäh, a koa Piercing und koa Juche. Bin koa Softie, bin koa Tiger. Girls, so an Typ wie mi, des gab´s noch nie.  [Chorus] Abends dann im Discostadl zoag i mi mit 15 Madl, denn gewinnen kann nur i. Ui, so schön woai no nie. Lass alle Buam im Regen stehen. Koana is so urig schön. Ahhh, bin i schön. Ahhhh, is der schön, stoaka Bua, von dir kriag i net gnua. Komm her und mochs mit mia, mein Tiroler Stier.  [Chorus] Lalalalala.............

Anton from Tirol [Chorus] I am so beautiful , I am so great, I am Anton from Tirol. My mega-slim calves make all the girls crazy, My physique, is a wonder of nature. I am so strong, and also so wild, I play it hot, and icy cool. When I wiggle my butt, all bunnies scream SOS and want Anton from Tirol. Blue pill, ginseng root, Anton never needs those, No tattoo, no shoes, and no piercings, no yahoo! I’m not a softy, I’m a tiger. Girls… a guy like me, there has never been!  [Chorus] Evenings then at the village disco, I show up with fifteen babes, because I’m the only winner O yeah, i was never before so beautiful Leave all the other boys out in the rain, Noone is so beautiful, Ahhh I am so beautiful! Ahhhh he’s beautiful, Strong boy, I never get enough of you, Come here and cuddle with me, my Tirolean steer [Chorus] Lalalalala……

Ein Stern (der Deinen Namen Trägt):

This is a much better DJ Ötzi one, a 2007 Number One in both Germany and Austria.  I like this version he did with Andre Rieu and his orchestra in 2010, though there are many dance and acoustic versions out there. It’s an incredibly popular song here! 

Ein Stern [Chorus] Einen Stern der Deinen Namen trägt Hoch am Himmelszelt Den schenk ich Dir heut Nacht Einen Stern der Deinen Namen trägt Alle Zeiten überlebt Und über unsere Liebe wacht  Seit Jahren schon leb ich mit Dir Und ich danke Gott dafür Dass er mir Dich gegeben hat Als Erinnerung an unser Leben möchte ich Dir heut' etwas geben Ein Geschenk für alle Ewigkeit   [Chorus]   Irgendwann ist es vorbei Und im Himmel wird Platz für uns zwei Doch Dein Stern bleibt oben für immer und ewig stehn Und auch noch in 1000 Jahren wird er Deinen Namen tragen Und immer noch der schönste von allen sein [Chorus 2x]

A Star [Chorus] A star which bears your name High on the firmament That one I give to you tonight A star which bears your name Survives all time And watches over our love  For years I have been with you And I thank God for this That he gave you to me As a memory of our life, I want to give you something today A gift for eternity   [Chorus] Someday it will be over And in heaven there’ll be a place for us two But your star remains above For ever and ever And even in a 1000 years It will bear your name And forever It will be the most beautiful of them all  [Chorus 2x]

The last few of this group are recent official Wies’n Hits and contenders, so may not be as widely played as the old favorites.  There definitely seems to be a trend toward making them sound more Bavarian (whether it’s accurate or not, I’m no judge!).  I wouldn’t worry about learning the words, but here are the videos:

Wies’n Hit 2010: Fassl voll Bier

This was the official Wies’n hit for 2010, by the band HoAß, appropriately about a keg of beer and some fun after the guy’s girlfriend goes out.

Wies’n Hit 2009 Runner-up: 10 Meter geh’

This song by Chris Böttcher mocks Top Model and and superstars with a catchy tune to be elected the 2009 Wies’n Hit. It’s pretty catchy but an odd, funny video.

Before those were Fliegerlied (2008), Ein Stern (2007), and 54, 74, 90, 2006 (2006), which have all stood the test of a few years.

What will be selected as 2011’s Wies’n Hit?  Most people's money is on Austrian Andreas Gabalier’s song:

I sing a Lied für di

This one has become popular in the Austrian summer festivals, “I sing a song for you.”

Other contenders include:

I am from Bavaria:

Amusing and full of stereotypes (and in English):

Kuh Yvonne:

I think this one is probably trying too hard with silly animal theme, motions, and traditional sound mixed with pop. But, it’s out there….

By the way, for those of you who haven’t heard of her, Yvonne is the fugitive cow (kuh) who escaped the slaughterhouse.

Scharfe Möpse:

As Herr J mentioned earlier, this one is a play on words. Möpse is both the plural of pug (the dog) and boobs, which are often accentuated by the dirndls at Oktoberfest. 

And finally we end with a little fun. Not going to be a Wies’n Hit, but still catchy and cute: (and the guy scuba diving in the beer mug is cute)

For the other two groups, head to our later posts:

Classic/Traditional Oktoberfest Songs (long live the 80s!)

Songs You Should Already Know