Schlaflied
Silly Lyrics


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Laß den Kopf ruhig hängen
Laß den Tränen ihren Lauf
Es wird dir nichts geschehen
Ich passe auf dich auf
Laß die Bomben ticken
Laß die Wölfe heuln
Sie werden dich nicht finden
Hier kannst du wehrlos sein
Ref.:

Schlaf, schlaf - sei brav und schlaf
Du wirst sehn, wie gut das tut
Schlaf, schlaf mein Prinz - sei brav und schlaf
über Nacht wird alles gut.
Komm, mein müder Krieger
Gib mir deinen Mund
In den kühlen Kissen
Mach ich dich gesund
Morgen bist du wieder
Bärenstark und schön
Dann wirst du mich verlassen
Und deiner Wege gehn
Ref.:

Einmal werd ich nach dir rufen
In so einer eisgrauen Nacht
Dann komm und tau mir die Seele auf




Und gib mir von deiner Kraft
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Silly's song Schlaflied tell the story of a person comforting and protecting another who is vulnerable and afraid. The first verse describes the person's head hanging and tears flowing, while the singer assures them that they will be safe and protected. The second verse uses powerful and almost frightening imagery of ticking bombs and howling wolves, but again the singer promises that they will not be found and will be able to be defenseless. The chorus urges the person to sleep and promises that everything will be better in the morning. In the third verse, the singer refers to the other person as a tired warrior and offers comfort through physical touch, claiming to heal and make them strong for tomorrow. The final chorus encourages the person to rest, promising that they will be called upon in the future and asking for their strength.


This song can be interpreted in many ways, but it has a universal theme of comfort and protection. The lyrics show that everyone needs help, even the most powerful or strong, and that it is okay to be vulnerable and weak. The imagery of the ticking bombs and howling wolves can be interpreted as the fears and worries of life, but the singer assures the listener that they will protect them from harm. The chorus repeats the words "sei brav" or "be brave" several times, reminding the listener that it takes courage to be vulnerable and open. The final verse shows that the roles of protector and protected can change, and that everyone has a time when they need help from others.


Line by Line Meaning

Laß den Kopf ruhig hängen
Relax and let your head droop


Laß den Tränen ihren Lauf
Allow yourself to cry


Es wird dir nichts geschehen
You'll be safe with me


Ich passe auf dich auf
I'll keep watch over you


Laß die Bomben ticken
Ignore the bombs ticking


Laß die Wölfe heuln
Don't be disturbed by the howling wolves


Sie werden dich nicht finden
No one will come looking for you


Hier kannst du wehrlos sein
You can be vulnerable here


Schlaf, schlaf - sei brav und schlaf
Sleep, sleep - be a good boy and sleep


Du wirst sehn, wie gut das tut
You'll see how good it feels


Schlaf, schlaf mein Prinz - sei brav und schlaf
Sleep, sleep my prince - be a good boy and sleep


über Nacht wird alles gut.
Everything will be better overnight


Komm, mein müder Krieger
Come, my weary warrior


Gib mir deinen Mund
Give me your mouth


In den kühlen Kissen
On the cool pillows


Mach ich dich gesund
I'll make you feel better


Morgen bist du wieder
Tomorrow you'll be


Bärenstark und schön
Strong and handsome like a bear


Dann wirst du mich verlassen
Then you'll leave me


Und deiner Wege gehn
And go your own way


Einmal werd ich nach dir rufen
One day I'll call out for you


In so einer eisgrauen Nacht
On a dark grey night


Dann komm und tau mir die Seele auf
Come and heal my soul


Und gib mir von deiner Kraft
And give me some of your strength




Writer(s): Ritchie Barton, Tamara Danz, Uwe Jens Hassbecker

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