Drafi was born on May 9th 1946, in Wedding, Berlin, Germany. At age 12 he t… Read Full Bio ↴Drafi was born on May 9th 1946, in Wedding, Berlin, Germany. At age 12 he taught himself how to play the guitar, and age 14 Drafi performed in public for the first time.
Eddie Cochran was his favorite idol.
Finally at age 17, he joined a talent search, where Heino Gaze discovered him and offered him a record contract. The same year, his first record came out.
Drafi and his band played beatmusic in the German language, which was not really appreceated by the German media. For a while Rock'n'Roll concerts were even forbidden. Though he had many hits in the English language, under which many covers, the German "Marmor, Stein, und Eisen bricht" was his biggest hit, that brought him fame even outside German speaking countries.
Beside singing, Drafi also composed songs for other artists like Demis Roussos, Nino De Angelo and Tina Rainford.
Drafi Deutscher passed away on June 9th, 2006.

Marmor Stein und Eisen bricht
Drafi Deutscher Lyrics

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Weine nicht, wenn der Regen fällt, dam-dam, dam-dam
Es gibt einen, der zu dir hält, dam-dam, dam-dam

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Aber unsere Liebe nicht
Alles, alles geht vorbei
Doch wir sind uns treu

Kann ich einmal nicht bei dir sein, dam-dam, dam-dam
Denk daran, du bist nicht allein, dam-dam, dam-dam

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Aber unsere Liebe nicht
Alles, alles geht vorbei
Doch wir sind uns treu

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Aber unsere Liebe nicht
Alles, alles, alles geht vorbei
Doch wir sind uns treu

Nimm den goldenen Ring von mir dam-dam, dam-dam
Bist du traurig, dann sagt er dir, dam-dam, dam-dam

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Aber unsere Liebe nicht
Alles, alles geht vorbei
Doch wir sind uns treu

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Aber unsere, unsere Liebe nicht
Alles, alles, alles geht vorbei
Doch wir sind uns treu

Everybody now!

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Aber unsere Liebe nicht

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drafi Deutscher's "Marmor Stein und Eisen bricht" are a love song that assures the listener of the strength of their relationship. The first two lines suggest that when things get tough, there is someone who will be there to support you. This introduces the theme of loyalty, which is carried through the rest of the song. The refrain "Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht" (marble, stone and iron break) refers to the idea that everything in life changes or fades away, but the love between two people can survive anything. The verse "Kann ich einmal nicht bei dir sein" (if I can't be with you for a moment) further emphasises the idea of separation, but reinforces the notion that the strength of their love endures through it all.

The line "Nimm den goldenen Ring von mir" (take this golden ring from me) adds an element of materialism, suggesting that even objects cannot compare to the bond between the two lovers, and the line "Bist du traurig, dann sagt er dir" (if you're sad, it will comfort you) adds a sense of reassurance that the love will always be there to provide support. The song ends with a final declaration that while everything may come to an end, their love will not.

Line by Line Meaning

Weine nicht, wenn der Regen fällt, dam-dam, dam-dam
Don't cry when the rain falls, dam-dam, dam-dam. Someone is there for you, dam-dam, dam-dam.

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Marble, stone and iron break.

Aber unsere Liebe nicht
But our love doesn't.

Alles, alles geht vorbei
Everything, everything passes.

Doch wir sind uns treu
But we remain faithful to each other.

Kann ich einmal nicht bei dir sein, dam-dam, dam-dam
If I can't be with you for a moment, dam-dam, dam-dam.

Denk daran, du bist nicht allein, dam-dam, dam-dam
Remember, you are not alone, dam-dam, dam-dam.

Nimm den goldenen Ring von mir dam-dam, dam-dam
Take the golden ring from me, dam-dam, dam-dam.

Bist du traurig, dann sagt er dir, dam-dam, dam-dam
If you are sad, it will comfort you, dam-dam, dam-dam.

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Marble, stone and iron break.

Aber unsere, unsere Liebe nicht
But our, our love doesn't.