O Tannenbaum
Mannheim Steamroller Lyrics


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O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You standing there with beauty

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You standing there with beauty
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O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You standing there with beauty

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
With all our hearts we love

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
The heaven shine above you

O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
With all our hearts we love





O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum

Overall Meaning

Mannheim Steamroller's rendition of "O Tannenbaum" is a heartfelt tribute to the evergreen tree that has become a symbol of Christmas. The lyrics are simple but evoke strong feelings of love, beauty, and awe towards the tree. The phrase "O Tannenbaum" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing its importance as a central figure in the Christmas festivities.


The first verse speaks about the beauty of the tree, standing tall and proud. It's almost as if the tree is a personified entity, worthy of admiration and praise. The second verse brings in the idea of loving the tree with "all our hearts," which could be interpreted as a way of showing gratitude towards all that the tree represents: the warmth and comfort of the holiday season, as well as the hope and joy that it brings.


The final verse is perhaps the most poetic. It speaks of the "heaven shine above you," which could be interpreted in various ways. Some may see it as a reference to the star that shone above the manger on the night of Jesus' birth, while others may interpret it as a sign of divine blessings and protection bestowed upon the tree and all those who celebrate the season.


Overall, Mannheim Steamroller's "O Tannenbaum" is a beautiful hymn to a beloved Christmas icon that embodies the spirit of the season.


Line by Line Meaning

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Addressing the evergreen tree with great admiration and awe


You standing there with beauty
Acknowledging the tree's exceptional attractiveness and charm


O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Reiterating the praise of the tree with deeper emotion


With all our hearts we love
Expressing a wholehearted affection towards the tree


The heaven shine above you
Noting the celestial light shining over the tree, giving it a divine aura


O Tannenbaum
Emphasizing the tree's importance and significance


O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Closing the song with a repetition of the initial address to the tree




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