: In 1935, Joseph Neuhäuser set the lyrics to music, reportedly adapting an existing folk melody.

The song's development occurred during the transitional period of the early 1930s:

The text is largely focused on regional pride and simple social activities:

The piece is defined by its rhythmic drive, intended for synchronizing movement during a march:

: It is typically performed in D major or F major as a standard military march.

: The lyrics were penned by Willi Münker in November 1932, shortly before the end of the Weimar Republic.

: It was officially published and recorded for the first time in 1937.