O Tannenbaum
Placido Domingo & Vienna Boys Choir Lyrics
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TEXT: Ernst Anschütz, 1824
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur
zur Sommerzeit,
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Dein Kleid will mich
was lehren:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Trost und Kraft
zu jeder Zeit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Das soll dein Kleid
mich lehren.
ENGLISH
Literal English translation
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
How loyal are your leaves/needles!
You're green not only
in the summertime,
No, also in winter when it snows.
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
How loyal are your leaves/needles!
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
You can please me very much!
How often has not at Christmastime
A tree like you given me such joy!
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree,
You can please me very much!
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree
Your dress wants to
teach me something:
Your hope and durability
Provide comfort and strength
at any time.
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree,
That's what your dress should
teach me.
The lyrics of O Tannenbaum express a deep appreciation for the evergreen tree that has become a popular symbol of Christmas. The song refers to the tree’s steadfast loyalty and constant greenery, even in the midst of winter snow. In addition to the tree’s physical attributes, the song also acknowledges its ability to bring joy and comfort, particularly during the holiday season. The final stanza of the song goes further to suggest that the tree is symbolic of the values of hope and perseverance. For the singer, the tree’s ceaseless presence offers an important lesson on resilience and positivity.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the power of nature and its ability to provide comfort and joy to humans, even in difficult times. It’s a celebration of the holiday season, but also a reminder of the deeper meanings and lessons that can be found in the natural world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
How loyal are your leaves/needles!
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
You're green not only in the summertime,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
No, also in winter when it snows.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
How loyal are your leaves/needles!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
You can please me very much!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
How often has not at Christmastime
ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
A tree like you given me such joy!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
You can please me very much!
Dein Kleid will mich was lehren:
Your dress wants to teach me something:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Your hope and durability
Gibt Trost und Kraft zu jeder Zeit.
Provide comfort and strength at any time.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
Das soll dein Kleid mich lehren.
That's what your dress should teach me.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Ernst Anschuetz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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