Oh Mein Papa
Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so good
No one could be so gentle and so lovable
Oh, my pa-pa, he always understood
Gone are the days when he could take me on his knee
And with a smile he'd change my tears to laughter
Always the clown, so funny in his way
Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful
Deep in my heart I miss him so today
The song "Oh Mein Papa" by Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra is a tribute to the singer's father, who was a source of comfort, understanding, and happiness in his life. The lyrics describe the singer's love and admiration for his father and how he misses him dearly. The song captures the sentimentality and fond memories that come with admiring a loved one who is no longer present.
The singer recalls how his father was always there for him, providing a listening ear and comforting smile. He remembers the days when his father would lift him up on his knee, chasing away his sorrow with laughter, and how his father always had a unique way of making him happy. Despite his father's absence, the singer still feels his love and remembers him as a source of joy and understanding in his life.
Overall, the song is a touching tribute to a father's love and impact on his son's life. It highlights the lasting impression that parents can have on their children, even after they have passed on.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful
My father was an amazing person to me
Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so good
My father was always good to me
No one could be so gentle and so lovable
My father was the most gentle and lovable person I knew
Oh, my pa-pa, he always understood
My father always understood me
Gone are the days when he could take me on his knee
The days when my father would hold me on his knee are gone
And with a smile he'd change my tears to laughter
He was able to turn my tears into laughter with a smile
Oh, my pa-pa, so funny, so adorable
My father was funny and adorable
Always the clown, so funny in his way
He always had his own brand of humor
Deep in my heart I miss him so today
I still deeply miss my father today
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: GEOFFREY PARSONS, JOHN TURNER, PAUL BURKHARD
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