The Puhdys are a veteran German rock band, formed in Oranienburg, in what w… Read Full Bio ↴The Puhdys are a veteran German rock band, formed in Oranienburg, in what was then East Germany, in 1969, although they had been performing together, with various lineups, as the Puhdys since 1969. They continue to record and tour. Although they are especially popular in their native eastern Germany, the Puhdys enjoyed significant success outside the GDR, and were one of the first East German bands allowed to tour West Germany. With more than 18 million albums sold, they are probably the most successful German-language rock group.

Sehnsucht
Puhdys Lyrics

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Sehnsucht - Sehnsucht
Als do Kind noch warst, und viel zu klein,
Wuenschtest do Dir so sehr, erwachsen zu sein.
Do warst Seemann, Pilot und Feuerwehrmann
Und do forschtest nach Schaetzen die unbekannt.
Sehnsucht - Sehnsucht
Deine Phantasie brachte Dich uebers Meer.
Irgend etwas in Dir verlangte so sehr,

Wenn do traurig warst, nach Geborgenheit.
Und die Welt war so gross wie die Ewigkeit.
Sehnsucht - Sehnsucht
Als do aelter warst und die Liebe kam,
Ein Verlangen war da, Dir die Kindheit nahm.
Und Enttaeuschung dann Dir das Herz zerbrach,
War die Seele krank als sie zu Dir sprach:
Sehnsucht heisst auch gefangen sein
Und Leiden und Hoffnung schwer wie ein Stein,
Wenn ein Traum, der nicht in Erfuellung geht,

Und der trotzdem in Dir immer weiterlebt.
Sehnsucht - Sehnsucht

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Puhdys's song Sehnsucht reflect on the human desire for something that is absent or unfulfilled. The song begins with the memories of childhood, when the singer longed to be an adult and dreamed of exploring the world as a sailor, pilot or firefighter. The sense of curiosity and wonder is evident as the singer searches for treasures in the unknown. The word 'Sehnsucht' is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the longing and yearning that the singer continues to feel.

As the singer grows older, love enters their life and takes away their childhood innocence. However, the love is not enough to fulfill the deep longing that exists within them. Disappointment sets in and heartbreak follows, leaving a void within the soul. The feeling of being imprisoned by desire is captured when the line 'Sehnsucht heisst auch gefangen sein' is repeated. The pain and hope that come with unfulfilled dreams are expressed effectively by the repetitive chorus of the song.

Overall, Puhdys's Sehnsucht is a heartfelt and poignant song that explores the complexities of human feelings and desires. It captures the essence of longing and has the ability to evoke a range of emotions within the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

Als do Kind noch warst, und viel zu klein, Wuenschtest do Dir so sehr, erwachsen zu sein.
When you were a child and much too small, you wished so much to be grown up.

Do warst Seemann, Pilot und Feuerwehrmann Und do forschtest nach Schaetzen die unbekannt.
You were a sailor, pilot, and firefighter, and you searched for treasures unknown.

Deine Phantasie brachte Dich uebers Meer. Irgend etwas in Dir verlangte so sehr, Wenn do traurig warst, nach Geborgenheit. Und die Welt war so gross wie die Ewigkeit.
Your imagination brought you over the sea. Something inside you longed so much, When you were sad, for security. And the world was as big as eternity.

Als do aelter warst und die Liebe kam, Ein Verlangen war da, Dir die Kindheit nahm.
When you were older and love came, A desire was there that took away your childhood.

Und Enttaeuschung dann Dir das Herz zerbrach, War die Seele krank als sie zu Dir sprach:
And when disappointment then broke your heart, your soul was sick as it spoke to you:

Sehnsucht heisst auch gefangen sein Und Leiden und Hoffnung schwer wie ein Stein, Wenn ein Traum, der nicht in Erfuellung geht, Und der trotzdem in Dir immer weiterlebt.
Longing also means being trapped And suffering and hope as heavy as a stone, When a dream that doesn't come true, And still lives on in you.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dieter Birr, Klaus Scharfschwerdt, Peter Meyer (DE3)

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