Marlene was known in school for her "bedroom eyes" and her first affairs were at this stage in her life - a professor at the school was terminated.
Marlene enjoyed music and attended concerts. She was adept at playing the violin and piano. By the time she was in her mid-teens, Marlene had discovered the stage. Acting was to be her vocation. In 1921, Marlene applied for an acting school run by Max Reinhardt. She was accepted. She appeared in several stage productions, but never had more than a couple of spoken lines. In short, she wasn't setting the stage world on fire.
She attempted films for the first time in 1922 Her first film was So sind die Männer (The Little Napoleon) (1923) which was followed by Tragödie der Liebe (Love Tragedy) (1923). On this last project, she met Rudolf Sieber and married him in 1924. The union lasted until his death in 1976 although they didn't live together the whole time.
The remainder of her early film career was generally filled with bit roles. After being seen in the German production of Der blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) (1930) in 1930, Marlene was given a crack at Hollywood. Her first US film was Morocco (1930) with Gary Cooper, which was followed by Dishonored (1931). This latter movie had her cast as a street walker who is appointed a spy. The film was rather boring but was a success because of Marlene's presence. In 1932, Marlene filmed Shanghai Express (1932) which proved to be immensely popular, grossing $3 million. Once again, she was cast as a prostitute. The next film was Blonde Venus (1932) which turned out to be a horrible production. Her co-star was Cary Grant and once again she was cast as a prostitute.
During this period Dietrich had been typecast as a woman of low morals and she wanted different parts. Her chance came in 1939 in Destry Rides Again (1939) when she was cast as "Frenchy", a Western saloon hostess. This began a new direction for Marlene since it shed the previous typecasting. All through the 1940s, she appeared in well-produced, well-directed films such as Manpower (1942), The Spoilers (1942), The Lady Is Willing (1942) and Pittsburgh (1942).
Afterwards the roles came less frequently, perhaps one to two films every year. In 1945, Marlene didn't appear in any. She only made seven productions in the 1950's. Her last role of any substance was Judgment at Nuremberg (1961). Despite the lack of theatrical roles, Marlene still made appearances on the stage. However, by 1979, she was a shell of her former self. After breaking her leg in one performance, she never made a go of it in show business again.
Spending the last 12 years of her life bed-ridden, Marlene died on May 6, 1992 in Paris, France of kidney failure at the age of 90.
I Wish You Love
Marlene Dietrich Lyrics
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This is where our story ends,
Never lovers, ever friends.
Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day,
But before you walk away,
I sincerely want to say:
To give your heart a song to sing;
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
And in July, a lemonade,
To cool you in some leafy glade;
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be,
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
I wish you love.
I wish you bluebirds in the Spring,
To give your heart a song to sing;
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
And in July, a lemonade,
To cool you in some leafy glade;
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be,
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
I wish you love.
The lyrics of Marlene Dietrich's song "I Wish You Love" speak to a bittersweet goodbye between two people who were never lovers but instead were friends. The opening lines set the tone, as they suggest that there is no use in pretending that things could have been any different - this is where their story ends. Although they were never romantically involved, the singer acknowledges that there was a connection between them, and hopes that the other person will find happiness in life. The wishes that follow are specific and wistful, conveying a sense of fondness and longing for what might have been. The bluebirds in the spring, the lemonade in July, and the cozy fire all suggest a romantic idyll that the two of them will never share. Still, the singer wishes the other person health, wealth, and love, even though they are saying goodbye.
The song is ultimately about letting go and moving on. The line "My breaking heart and I agree/That you and I could never be" is particularly poignant, as it acknowledges the pain of a relationship that will never be. Despite this sadness, the singer expresses a sense of hope for the other person's future. When she says, "But most of all, when snowflakes fall,/I wish you love," it's as if she is saying that even in the depths of winter, when everything seems cold and bleak, she wants the other person to find warmth and happiness. In a way, the song is a farewell to a friend, a statement of love and respect as they go their separate ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, No use leading with our chins,
Farewell, there is no use pretending or acting tough.
This is where our story ends,
Our relationship is over and it's time to move on.
Never lovers, ever friends.
We were never romantic partners, but I hope we can still maintain a friendship.
Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day,
Goodbye one last time, let's end this relationship amicably and peacefully.
But before you walk away,
Before you leave, please hear me out.
I sincerely want to say:
I truly want to express something meaningful to you.
I wish you bluebirds in the Spring,
I hope you find joy and happiness in nature's beauty during the spring season.
To give your heart a song to sing;
May your heart be uplifted and filled with gratitude for life's small pleasures.
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
I wish you not only physical affection, but deeper and more meaningful care and respect.
And in July, a lemonade,
May you find refreshment and simple pleasures in the summer months.
To cool you in some leafy glade;
May you find peacefulness and comfort in the shade of trees during summertime.
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
May you find not only financial prosperity, but also good health and loving relationships.
My breaking heart and I agree
My emotions are fractured and I know in my heart this is the right decision.
That you and I could never be,
We are not meant to be romantic partners.
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
With all my purest intentions, I let go of any attachments and allow you to move on.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
May you find safety and protection from any difficult situations you may encounter in the future.
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
May you find warmth and comfort during cold and lonely times.
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
Above all, when life is challenging and unpredictable, I hope you find love and support.
I wish you love.
Overall, my wish for you is to find true and lasting love in all aspects of your life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Drew Barfield, Paul Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amoryah
I Wish You Love
Natalie Cole
Goodbye, no use leading with our chins
This is where our story ends
Never lovers, ever friends
Goodbye, let our hearts call it a day
But before you walk away
I sincerely want to say
I wish you bluebirds in the spring
To give your heart a song to sing
And then a kiss, but more than this
I wish you love
And in July a lemonade
To cool you in some leafy glade
I wish you health
But more than wealth
I wish you love
My breaking heart and i agree
That you and i could never be
So with my best
My very best
I set you free
I wish you shelter from the storm
A cozy fire to keep you warm
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
I wish you love
I wish you love, love, love, love, love
I wish you love
Compositores: Drew Barfield / Paul Young
Letra de I Wish You Love © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
@schmeerical
A great version with a twist in the lyrics for a child leaving the nest. Changing "That you and I could never be" to "Now is the time to let you be " . So sweet.
@nocount1
Agreed! These are beautiful sentiments to convey to a child.
@h-mh93
The greatest singer without a voice! Every time I am in Berlin I visit her grave and bring her flowers!
@andyhiscox9194
I myself visited her grave and left roses for her whilst in Berlin a few weeks ago. I am so glad I did.
@steveb8478
How wonderful that you do that
@frankrobinson6841
She has a very calming voice l love her voice she was marlene
@Alfredwien
Ella said this, but about Hildegard Knef (not Marlene).
@azerethroth5761
I don't care what her daughter (Riva) says, Marlene Loved her more than life itself. ♥
@msgigirogers1559
Thank you!!!!!!!
@faithcarter9423
Yes