The hallmark of the Comedian Harmonists was its members' ability to blend their voices together so that the individual singers could appear and disappear back into the vocal texture and were noted for using their voices to imitate musical instruments. Their repertoire was wide, ranging from the folk and classical songs arranged by Frommermann to the more appealing and witty popular songs of the day by writers such as Peter Igelhoff, Werner Heymann and Paul Abraham.
In 1927, actor Harry Frommermann was inspired by The Revelers, a United States jazz-influenced popular vocal group, to create a German group of the same format. After some initial failures, the Harmonists soon found success, becoming popular throughout Europe, touring the United States, and appearing in 21 movies.
The group's success continued into the early 1930s, but eventually ran into trouble with the Nazi regime: three of the group members - Frommermann, Collin, and Cycowski - were either Jewish or of Jewish descent, and Bootz had married a Jewish woman. The Nazis progressively made the group's professional life more difficult, initially banning pieces by Jewish composers, and finally prohibiting them from performing in public. The group's last concert was in Munich on March 25, 1934.
Was dein roter Mund im Frühling sagt
Comedian Harmonists Lyrics
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Hat mein Herz zu hoffen nie gewagt.
Wünsche, die die Liebe läßt in uns entsteh'n,
Werden wie ein schöner Traum in Erfüllung geh'n!
Denn seitdem ich weiß, daß du mich liebst,
Zärtlich deinen Mund zum Kuß mir gibst,
Kann die Welt versinken - ich glaub unverzagt,
Was dein roter Mund im Frühling sagt.
Von deiner Liebe will ich stets träumen.
Sie macht mein Herz mir froh und frei.
Und wollen Zweifel im Herzen keimen,
Bringt mir ein liebes Wort neu die Seeligkeit.
Was dein roter Mund im Frühling sagt, ...
The lyrics of Comedian Harmonists's song "Was dein roter Mund im Frühling sagt" reflect a sense of hope and happiness that comes with being loved by someone. The singer expresses that they never dared to hope for the kind of wishes that love brings forth, but now, with their lover's love and affection, those wishes will come true like a beautiful dream. The redness of the lover's lips in spring symbolizes the promise of new beginnings and joyous possibilities. The singer is grateful for their lover's love and the way it makes them feel, and they can face whatever challenges life throws at them with confidence, as long as they have their lover's love to hold onto.
The song's lyrics are simple, yet powerful, expressing the timeless theme of love's ability to transform and elevate our lives. The harmonies and melodies of the song add to its emotional impact, creating a beautiful and uplifting experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Was dein roter Mund im Frühling sagt,
The words that come out from your red lips in spring
Hat mein Herz zu hoffen nie gewagt.
My heart has never dared to hope for them.
Wünsche, die die Liebe läßt in uns entsteh'n,
Desires that are born from love within us
Werden wie ein schöner Traum in Erfüllung geh'n!
Will come true like a beautiful dream!
Denn seitdem ich weiß, daß du mich liebst,
Because since I know that you love me,
Zärtlich deinen Mund zum Kuß mir gibst,
You tenderly give your lips to me for a kiss,
Kann die Welt versinken - ich glaub unverzagt,
The world could disappear - I believe fearlessly
Von deiner Liebe will ich stets träumen.
I want to always dream of your love.
Sie macht mein Herz mir froh und frei.
It makes my heart happy and free.
Und wollen Zweifel im Herzen keimen,
And if doubts should come to sprout in my heart,
Bringt mir ein liebes Wort neu die Seeligkeit.
A loving word brings me renewed happiness.
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Ryan Ferguson
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