Erika
Major Hans Friess Lyrics
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and that means: Erika
Named from the 100, 000 small little bees
that swarm around Erika
because her heart is full of sweets
A delicate fragrance drifts/wafts from the little flower
On the moor blooms a small little flower
and that means: Erika
In the hometown lives a small young girl
and that means: Erika
This girl is my faithful little sweetheart
and my happiness: Erika
If the red and purple heather blooms
I sing to this song greet her
On the moor blooms a small little flower
and that means: Erika
In my little room flourishes also a little flower
and that means: Erika
Already near daybreak as soon as the dawning light
who looks at me: Erika
And then it's me, speaking it loudly:
Do you also think of your small bride?
In the hometown crying for you a young girl
and that means: Erika
The song "Erika" by Major Hans Friess speaks of a small little flower that blooms in the moor that symbolizes his love for a small young girl named Erika who is his faithful little sweetheart. He explains that the flower is named after 100,000 small little bees that swarm around Erika because her heart is full of sweets. The delicate fragrance of the flower represents the sweet essence that Erika brings to his life. The lyrics also depict the strong emotional connection that the two have, where even on the moor, far away from home, his thoughts continually drift towards Erika. The image is of a sweet, innocent love, and the song has a nostalgic quality that paints a picture of a simpler time - perhaps, the pre-World War II era when the song was written, a time when such innocence and sweetness were much more cherished in society.
Line by Line Meaning
On the moor blooms a small little flower
A tiny flower grows on the moor, and it's called Erika.
and that means: Erika
The flower is named Erika, and this song is about that flower.
Named from the 100, 000 small little bees
The flower got its name because thousands of bees are attracted to it.
that swarm around Erika
These bees fly around the flower and collect nectar from it.
because her heart is full of sweets
The flower has a lot of nectar, which is sweet and attracts bees.
A delicate fragrance drifts/wafts from the little flower
The flower gives off a lovely scent that floats on the breeze.
In the hometown lives a small young girl
In a nearby town, there's a young girl named Erika.
and that means: Erika
Her name is Erika, just like the flower.
This girl is my faithful little sweetheart
Erika is the singer's loyal and beloved girlfriend.
and my happiness: Erika
Being with Erika brings him great joy and contentment.
If the red and purple heather blooms
During the season when heather blossoms, which is usually in late summer or early autumn,
I sing to this song greet her
He sings this song to greet Erika when he sees the heather blooming.
In my little room flourishes also a little flower
Even in his room, there's a flower that flourishes and thrives.
Already near daybreak as soon as the dawning light
At dawn, when the sun is just starting to rise,
who looks at me: Erika
He looks at the flower named Erika that's in his room.
And then it's me, speaking it loudly
He speaks loudly and calls out to the flower.
Do you also think of your small bride?
He asks the flower if it also thinks of his girlfriend, who is affectionately referred to as his 'small bride.'
In the hometown crying for you a young girl
Back in her hometown, his girlfriend Erika is missing him and feels sad without him.
and that means: Erika
Once again, her name is Erika -- the same as the flower and the title of this song.
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.