Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: show-tunes
Song Meaning of “Uns´re Kaiserin soll sich wiegen” by Tourneecast 2011
“Uns’re Kaiserin soll sich wiegen” is an anthem of imperial loyalty and celebration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Through the request for the Empress to ‘weigh’ herself, the lyrics imply an imperial salute of admiration and appreciation for the Queen of the realm. The flattering language of the song celebrates the Empress’ beauty and grace, implying that ‘all of our hearts are ready and waiting for her’.
The song also speaks to an implicit loyalty to the monarchy and encourages its listeners to pay respect. ‘We shall all pay homage and contribute to her well being’ conveys that the people of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were sworn to obey and love the Empress as a leader. In spite of the difficult times of WWI, the song energizes its listeners with an uplifting and inspiring pride in the monarchy they inhabited.
The song also speaks to a different kind of loyalty, that of all people within the imperial borders, regardless of class, creed, or ethnicity. As the Empress is asked to ‘weigh’ herself amongst them all, the implication is that no man or woman within the kingdom is more or less, all exist together as one. The reverent lyrics declare that ‘all of our hearts are ready and waiting for her’, that everyone stands in unison, regardless of background, culture, or beliefs.