O Tannenbaum
Mannheim Steamroller feat. Johnny Mathis 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

The lyrics to Mannheim Steamroller feat. Johnny Mathis's song O Tannenbaum express a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Christmas tree. Throughout the song, the tree is referred to as "standing there with beauty," and the repeated phrase "O Tannenbaum" serves as a reminder of the significance of this lovely symbol of the holiday season. The lyrics also express a sense of emotional connection to the tree, as the repeated line "with all our hearts we love" conveys a strong attachment to the tradition of decorating and celebrating the Christmas tree.


Furthermore, the final line of the song, "The heaven shine above you," may be interpreted as a reference to the spiritual significance of the Christmas tree. In Christian tradition, the tree represents the everlasting life that comes through Christ, and the shining of heaven above may suggest a sense of divine blessing and approval of the practice of celebrating Christmas through the decoration of the tree.


Overall, the lyrics to O Tannenbaum convey a deep sense of appreciation, emotional connection, and spiritual significance toward the beloved symbol of the Christmas tree.


Line by Line Meaning

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree


You standing there with beauty
You stand there with such beauty


O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree


With all our hearts we love
We love you with all our hearts


The heaven shine above you
The heavens shine above you


O Tannenbaum
Oh, Christmas tree


O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree




Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Ernst Anschuetz

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Comments from YouTube:

@Greg-et2dp

Mannheim steamroller o Tannenbaum music video 📹 is my favorite Christmas 🎄 music video this awesome my friends iam a big fan of yours ❤❤❤❤

@rcnelson

Mathis has an extraordinary voice--this is the definitive version of Tannenbaum.

@TheSamuellopes

Wonderful

@RaleighJ

Mathis is great, but the opening choir is absolutely amazing.

@BellaMacklin-bo8jq

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@amsc6657

What church is this at?

@RBerube76

Who wears a baseball cap during a choir performance? Seriously. I don't care how well you sing, that's tacky.