Schlaft alle
Lena Lyrics


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Schlaft alle, schlaft alle
Schlaft all ihr Wellen auf dem Meer
Schlaft all ihr Segel
Der Wind weht jetzt nicht mehr
Wind, Meer und Segel
Schlafen so wie du
Über den Bäumen
Geht der Mond zur Ruh

Schlaft alle, schlaft alle
Schlaft all ihr Clowns im Zirkusrund
Schlaft Zelt und Wagen, schlaf Villa Kunterbunt
Herr Nilson, Onkel, macht die Augen zu
Die liebe Pippi geht jetzt auch zur Ruh

Herr Nilson, Onkel, macht die Augen zu
Die liebe Pippi geht jetzt auch zur Ruh





Die liebe Pippi geht jetzt auch zur Ruh

Overall Meaning

The song "Schlaft alle" by Lena is a lullaby that encourages everyone to sleep peacefully, suggesting that even the elements of nature and fictional characters are also at rest. The first stanza speaks to the sea, waves, and sails that are usually in motion, but now that the wind has subsided, they too can sleep. The imagery here is powerful, as the calming nature of a still sea is evoked, with the sails and waves personified as though they're being tucked into bed. The tranquility is further emphasized when the moon is mentioned, suggesting that it’s also gone to sleep, and even the trees are still.


In the second stanza, Lena turns her attention to the circus clowns and their colorful world. She asks them to sleep, from the tent and wagons to the kaleidoscopic Villa Kunterbunt. She mentions the characters from Astrid Lindgren's books, including the beloved Pippi Longstocking, her monkey Mr. Nilsson, and her uncle, who are also going to sleep. Pippi is the focus of the stanza, as she too is retiring for the evening, with Mr. Nilsson and her uncle keeping her company.


Overall, the song has a peaceful and calming effect, with the singer's voice rising and falling gently like a lullaby. It suggests that sleep is a universal need, and everyone and everything has to rest at some point.


Line by Line Meaning

Schlaft alle, schlaft alle
Everyone sleep, everyone sleep


Schlaft all ihr Wellen auf dem Meer
All waves on the sea sleep now


Schlaft all ihr Segel
All sails sleep now


Der Wind weht jetzt nicht mehr
The wind is not blowing anymore


Wind, Meer und Segel Schlafen so wie du
Wind, sea, and sails sleep just like you


Über den Bäumen Geht der Mond zur Ruh
The moon sets behind the trees


Schlaft all ihr Clowns im Zirkusrund
All the clowns in the circus ring sleep now


Schlaft Zelt und Wagen, schlaf Villa Kunterbunt
The tent, vehicles, and Villa Kunterbunt sleep now


Herr Nilson, Onkel, macht die Augen zu
Mr. Nilsson and Uncle, close your eyes


Die liebe Pippi geht jetzt auch zur Ruh
Lovely Pippi is also going to sleep now




Lyrics © Filmkunst-Musikverlags und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH
Written by: Georg Riedel, Hans Busch, Astrid Lindgren, Helmut Harun

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