Wem heut net schlecht is

Song Meaning

This track paints a vivid, almost defiant picture of Viennese revelry, where getting sick from drinking is a badge of honor. The opening lines immediately establish a boisterous, unapologetic tone: "Ah, wem heut net schlecht is, des konn ka Guada sei" (Whoever isn't sick today, can't be a good one). It suggests a culture where excess is not just accepted but celebrated, a core part of their identity. The narrator asserts that if you haven't thrown up, you haven't lived, urging another glass of wine. This isn't about subtle enjoyment; it's about embracing a state of being utterly overwhelmed by drink. The central tension lies in the glorification of a destructive behavior as a source of joy and community. The lyrics describe the intoxication as "so wos Schenes, so was Gmiatliches, so was Bequemes" (something beautiful, something cozy, something comfortable), a stark contrast to the physical reality of being sick. This paradox highlights a deliberate choice to find comfort and happiness in oblivion, framing it as a communal Viennese trait. The narrator claims they drink because it brings them joy, and that this is simply how things are in Vienna. The most striking craft element is the inversion of negative physical symptoms into positive social markers. Being sick from drinking isn't a sign of weakness but proof of one's