O Tannenbaum
Colin Bailey Lyrics


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O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Do grünst nicht nur
Zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch I'm Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Dein Kleid will mich
Was lehren:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Trost und Kraft
Zu jeder Zeit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!




Das soll dein Kleid
Mich lehren.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Colin Bailey's "O Tannenbaum" song, which is a German Christmas carol, talk about the symbolic value of the Tannenbaum, which is a fir tree usually used as a Christmas tree. The tree's foliage is a symbol of how true its leaves are since they remain green throughout the year, even in winter when it snows. The lyrics also mention how the Tannenbaum can bring great pleasure to those who observe it during Christmas. The line "Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut," translates to "How often a tree of yours has given me great joy at Christmastime." The last stanza talks about what the tree teaches its observers. The tree provides hope and stability to people during hard times.


Overall, the lyrics to Colin Bailey's "O Tannenbaum" convey a message of hope, perseverance, and joy, all of which are important values during the Christmas season. It is a song that recognizes the significance and symbolism of the Tannenbaum in German culture and how it has become an essential part of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, Your leaves are so loyal and true!


Do grünst nicht nur Zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch I'm Winter, wenn es schneit.
You're not green only in the summertime, but also in winter, when it snows.


O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, Your leaves are so loyal and true!


O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! You please me very much!


Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
How often at Christmastime a tree like you has brought me great joy!


O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! You please me very much!


O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Dein Kleid will mich Was lehren:
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! Your dress teaches me something:


Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit Gibt Trost und Kraft Zu jeder Zeit.
Hope and steadfastness give comfort and strength at all times.


O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Das soll dein Kleid Mich lehren.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! That's what your dress should teach me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY STUCK

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Comments from YouTube:

Rose S

Classic!

Elvis Snoopy

Tapping my toes in enjoyment!