Geh
Hanne Haller Lyrics
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The song "Geh nicht" by Hanne Haller is about a relationship that is full of arguments and disagreements which lead to the couple feeling helpless and exhausted. The singer wakes up one morning thinking that it's over because they can't handle the constant fighting anymore. However, instead of breaking up, they both realize that they simply need some time alone. The singer reflects on how pointless the arguments are, how easy it could be to just scream or stay, but how difficult it is for both of them to say "Please don't go when I need you" because they are both guilty of running away from their problems.
The lyrics are a plea for the other person to stay, to not give up on the relationship. They are asking for patience and understanding, acknowledging that healing takes time and that they both need to work to rebuild their connection. The song highlights the importance of communication in relationships, how it is crucial to open up and express emotions instead of keeping them bottled up inside. The singer also mentions how much they love their partner but how difficult it is for them to show it.
Overall, Hanne Haller's "Geh nicht" is a powerful and emotional song about the struggles of maintaining a relationship and the importance of working through those struggles together.
Line by Line Meaning
Als der Morgen kam, dachte ich es ist vorbei, denn ich hatte die Nase so voll von uns und der Streiterei.
When morning came, I thought it was over because I was so sick of us and our fights.
Als der Morgen kam, fiel uns beiden nichts mehr ein, und do sagtest, do willst jetzt nur eins -ganz einfach alleine sein.
When morning came, we didn't know what to say and you said you just wanted to be alone.
Oh, was f?are ein Gef?hl, v?llig hilflos zu sein, wenn ich ganz genau wei?, der idiotische Streit ist Verzweiflung nicht wert.
It feels so helpless when I know that our stupid fights are not worth the despair they cause.
Oh, was f?are ein Gef?hl - es k?nnt' so einfach sein, wenn do schrein m?chtest - schrei, wenn do bleiben willst - bleib; dir f?llt so schwer wie mir zu sagen: Geh nicht, wenn ich dich brauche, denn wir laufen doch nur vor uns, vor uns selbst davon.
It could be so easy if you just said what you wanted - if you want to yell, yell, if you want to stay, stay. But it's hard for both of us to say: Don't go when I need you, because we're just running away from ourselves.
Bitte, geh nicht, wenn ich dich brauche, rede nicht von Schuld, oh bitte, hab Geduld -wir schaffen's schon!
Please don't go when I need you, don't talk about blame, oh please, have patience - we'll make it!
Wunden heilt die Zeit, doch bitte nimm mich heut so fest es geht in deinen Arm und halt mich warm.
Time heals wounds, but please hold me as tight as you can today and keep me warm in your arms.
Als der Morgen kam. da verga?en do und ich wieviel Z?rtlichkeit noch in uns war und sahn uns verzweifelt an.
When morning came, we forgot how much tenderness was still left in us and we looked at each other in despair.
Jeder Blick von dir drang so tief in mich hinein, doch uns fehlte die Kraft um ganz einfach zu sagen: Bitte halt mich doch!
Your every look penetrated so deeply into me, but we lacked the strength to just say: Please hold me!
Oh, was f?are ein Gef?hl, wenn ich dir nicht mehr glaub, und dann gar nicht mehr wei?, was Vertrauen nun hei?t - keiner meint was er sagt.
It feels terrible when I don't believe you anymore and then I no longer know what trust means - no one means what they say.
Oh bitte, geh nicht, wenn ich dich brauch, ... Wunden heilt die Zeit, doch bitte nimm mich heut...
Oh please, don't go when I need you, ... Time heals wounds, but please hold me today...
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS
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