O Tannenbaum
Andrea Bocelli (Holiday) Lyrics
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Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
Du grunst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O tannembaum, O tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
The O Tannenbaum song is a very famous German Christmas carol that has been translated into many languages. The song is an ode to the Tannenbaum or Fir tree, which is known for its evergreen and faithful nature, even in the winter season when the snow falls. The first verse talks about the loyalty of the Tannenbaum's leaves or needles, which remain green throughout the year, while the second verse talks about how much the tree is beloved during the Christmas season.
The song also refers to the tradition of decorating a Tannenbaum or Christmas tree with ornaments and lights during the holiday season. The song reminds listeners of happy memories of Christmas past, when a Tannenbaum brought joy and warmth to the celebration. The repetition of the refrain, "O Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter!" emphasizes the steadfast nature of the tree and the joy it brings during the Christmas season.
Overall, the song speaks to the enduring nature of Christmas traditions and the comfort they bring during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
Your leaves are ever faithful and true!
Du grunst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
You're not green just in summer time,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
But also in winter, when it snows.
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
Your leaves are ever faithful and true!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
You please me so much!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
How often has not at Christmas time
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
A tree of yours delighted me so much!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
You please me so much!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: . TRADITIONAL, LALO SCHIFRIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnoconnor4623
Here are the words as Andrea sings them:
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
risplendi nella notte!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
risplendi nella notte!
le luci tue scintillano,
come le stelle brillano.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
risplendi nella notte!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter
O Christmas Tree, o Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us.
O Christmas Tree, o Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us!
They're green when summer days are bright
they're green when winter's snow is white
O Christmas Tree, o Christmas tree,
Your branches green delight us!
O albero che illumini la notte di Natale
Le luci tue ricordano la luce del signore
Ogni mia notte splenderà se la tua luce brillerà
O albero che illumini la notte di Natale
@piratebeaf1860
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
Du grunst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Du grunst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
@nanikdasani4547
O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
risplendi nella notte!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
risplendi nella notte!
le luci tue scintillano,
come le stelle brillano.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
risplendi nella notte!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter
O Christmas Tree, o Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us.
O Christmas Tree, o Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us!
They're green when summer days are bright
they're green when winter's snow is white
O Christmas Tree, o Christmas tree,
Your branches green delight us!
O albero che illumini la notte di Natale
Le luci tue ricordano la luce del signore
Ogni mia notte splenderà se la tua luce brillerà
@gabrielle9953
I am Italian and German and American and my mom would always sing this song on Christmas in all three languages thank you so much for this memory that holds dear to my heart God bless you Merry Christmas
@number19real
Illegal immigrant
@cityraildude
I'm from Australia where we have winter in June. A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a decedious plant for my garden and my mum, who's unfamiliar with decedious plants, thought it was dead, and I told her, no, that's just want all decedious plants look like in winter. I also explained to her, imagine living in Northern Germany, where the nights are short, you're probably buried in a metre or so of snow, it's really dark because of how far north you are, it's a couple of days short of the winter solcist and you see the one tree with leaves on it. Now she understands the context behind this beautiful song. This is the best version of it. You're lucky you get to enjoy it in its original language. It's truely wonderful. And also, it actually makes more sense to you at Christmas time. I am looking at my decedious plant, thinking of this song
@christiecaldas1922
You were born in the Italy-Germany-US border?
@crisi_thor
Saludos desde Carabayllo-Lima 🇵🇪🇵🇪
@MrScathgadai
nah man, you are American.
@ratnasen6723
Thank God for giving us Andrea Bocelli !
@sYndROCK
Oh you mean that guy that also gave us Hitler. Why don't you thank his parents instead. Jerk
@MrAntoniosavelli
@@sYndROCK You are the Jerk nothing is possible with out GOD , GOD also gave use you, people need to use your brains on how they live their lives when in this earth there has alway been evil don't Blame GOD people need to be responsible in this world.
@lovesings2us
Ratna Sen - Thank you for bravely, generously sharing your faithful joy in Andrea Bocelli! I thank God for him too. I think maybe he's an angel. May the angels ever surround you and protect you with their unending love!