Caroline Putzgruber, along with collaborators Ricardo Bettiol, Tamara Olorga, and Daniel Fellner, writes and composes ‘Hund und Bam’. The track is a candid reflection on the ups and downs of life, delivered with an honest, relatable tone.
Released: February 13, 2026
Hund und Bam
Caro Fux
Hund und Bam Lyrics English Translation by Caro Fux
The lyrics writer Caroline Putzgruber spins a story of life’s unpredictability, comparing it to a spinning wheel. The line, ‘Sometimes you’re the dog, and sometimes you’re the tree,’ captures the constant shift between highs and lows. The words flow like a conversation with a close friend, offering comfort in shared struggles.
Jetzt wo i endlich moi wen gfundn hobNow that I’ve finally found someone,
wo i denk der is perfektwho I think is absolutely perfect,
stell ma fest dass des ka Zukunft hotyou realize that this has no future,
weil er ziagt jetzt weit weit wegbecause he’s moving far, far away.
Des is wie a Schlag ins GsichtIt’s like a hard slap in the face,
und verdammt nomoi net fairand damn it, it just isn’t fair;
manchmoi kummt des Glick Glick Glicksometimes the luck, luck, luck,
all dem Pech nethinterherjust can’t keep up with all the bad luck.
Amoi bist da Hund und amoi bist da BamSometimes you’re the dog, and sometimes you’re the tree;
am Sonntag host Geburtstag am Montag bist allaon Sunday it’s your birthday, and by Monday you’re alone.
amoi bist des Yin und amoi bist des YangSometimes you’re the yin, and sometimes you’re the yang;
s´Leben is a Radl wos si drahtlife is a wheel that just keeps turning.
heite no beim Zahnarzt morgen am StrahlnToday you’re stuck at the dentist, tomorrow you’re glowing,
gestern endlich Geld kriagt und heit scho wieder zahlnyesterday you finally got paid, and today you’re paying again.
Amoi bist da Hund und amoi bist da BamSometimes you’re the dog, and sometimes you’re the tree;
s´Leben is a Radl loss di drahnlife is a wheel, so just let it spin you.
Wos für mi immer ganz tröstlich isWhat always brings me so much comfort,
wir sitzn zam im selbn Bootis that we’re all sitting in the same boat.
schnallt´s eich an für’n nächsten SchleudergangBuckle up for the next spin cycle,
weil i glaub kana bleibt verschontbecause I don’t think anyone is spared.
i wünsch uns allen Glick Glick GlickI wish us all luck, luck, luck,
für den nächsten Schlag ins Gsichtfor the very next slap in the face.
Amoi bist da Hund und amoi bist da BamSometimes you’re the dog, and sometimes you’re the tree;
am Sonntag host Geburtstag am Montag bist allaon Sunday it’s your birthday, and by Monday you’re alone.
amoi bist des Yin und amoi bist des YangSometimes you’re the yin, and sometimes you’re the yang;
s´Leben is a Radl wos si drahtlife is a wheel that just keeps turning.
heite no beim Zahnarzt morgen am StrahlnToday you’re stuck at the dentist, tomorrow you’re glowing,
gestern endlich Geld kriagt und heit scho wieder zahlnyesterday you finally got paid, and today you’re paying again.
amoi bist da Hund und amoi bist da BamSometimes you’re the dog, and sometimes you’re the tree;
s´Leben is a Radl loss di drahnlife is a wheel, so just let it spin you.
Amoi bist da HundSometimes you’re the dog,
und amoi bist da Bamand sometimes you’re the tree.
Am End vo jedn Tog fangt a neuer anAt the end of every day, a new one begins;
moi is a da zu kurz und a anders moi zu langsometimes it feels too short, and other times too long.
manchmoi wirds di aufi und manchmoi owizahnSometimes it’ll pull you up, and sometimes it’ll drag you down,
doch die Welt die wird si weiterdrahnbut the world will just keep on turning.
Amoi bist da Hund und amoi bist da BamSometimes you’re the dog, and sometimes you’re the tree;
am Sonntag host Geburtstag am Montag bist allaon Sunday it’s your birthday, and by Monday you’re alone.
amoi bist des Yin und amoi bist des YangSometimes you’re the yin, and sometimes you’re the yang;
s´Leben is a Radl loss di drahnlife is a wheel, so just let it spin you.
Amoi bist da Hund und amoi bist da BamSometimes you’re the dog, and sometimes you’re the tree,
a jeder muas do durch owa kana is allaeveryone has to go through it, but no one is alone.
amoi bist des Yin und amoi bist des YangSometimes you’re the Yin, and sometimes you’re the Yang,
‘s Leben is a Radl loss di drahnlife’s a wheel, just let it turn.
Hund und Bam Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Hund und Bam’ is the universal truth of life’s unpredictability. Caroline Fux delivers a heartfelt reminder that everyone rides the same rollercoaster, no matter where they are.