Brüderchen komm tanz mit mir
Beatrice Egli Lyrics


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Brüderchen, komm, tanz mit mir
Beide Hände reich' ich dir
Einmal hin, einmal her
Rundherum, das ist nicht schwer

Mit den Händchen klipp, klipp, klapp
Mit den Füßchen tripp, tripp, trapp
Einmal hin, einmal her,
Rundherum, das ist nicht schwer

Mit dem Köpfchen nick, nick, nick
Mit den Fingerchen tick, tick, tick
Einmal hin, einmal her
Rundherum, das ist nicht schwer

Ei, das hast du gut gemacht
Ei, das hätt' ich nicht gedacht
Einmal hin, einmal her
Rundherum, das ist nicht schwer

Noch einmal das schöne Spiel
Weil es mir so gut gefiel




Einmal hin, einmal her
Rundherum, das ist nicht schwer

Overall Meaning

The song "Brüderchen komm tanz mit mir" is a traditional German children's song that is over a century old. The song presents a playful and jubilant tone that is easy for children to sing along and dance to. The lyrics are a call to the brother to join the singer in dancing. The singer then extends their hands to the brother and guides them through simple dance steps.


The song accentuates the joy and excitement of sharing dance and play with a sibling. The singer's invitation to dance is an expression of bonding, love, and care for their brother. The dance steps described are simple and meant to be easily imitated by the children. The lyrics' overall simplicity allows the children to repeat it repeatedly, making it enjoyable.


Aside from its simple and enjoyable melody, there is a deeper meaning to the song, which lies in its portrayal of healthy and warm sibling relationships. The song encourages the bond between siblings through play and dance.


Line by Line Meaning

Brüderchen, komm, tanz mit mir
I am inviting my brother to join me in dancing.


Beide Hände reich' ich dir
I am holding out both of my hands to my brother.


Einmal hin, einmal her
We will move our bodies from one side to the other.


Rundherum, das ist nicht schwer
It's easy to turn around in a circle.


Mit den Händchen klipp, klipp, klapp
We will clap our hands together.


Mit den Füßchen tripp, tripp, trapp
We will tap our feet on the ground.


Mit dem Köpfchen nick, nick, nick
We will nod our heads up and down.


Mit den Fingerchen tick, tick, tick
We will move our fingers in a tick-tock motion.


Ei, das hast du gut gemacht
I compliment my brother on dancing well.


Ei, das hätt' ich nicht gedacht
I express surprise at my brother's dancing ability.


Noch einmal das schöne Spiel
Let's play this fun game one more time.


Weil es mir so gut gefiel
I enjoyed dancing with my brother and want to do it again.




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Melodie Der Welt GmbH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DP, ROLF KOSAKOWSKI

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