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The Comedian Harmonists was an internationally famous, all-male German close harmony ensemble (5 singers plus pianist) that operated between 1927 and 1934. They were one of the most successful 20th century musical groups in Europe before World War II and were noted for using their voices to imitate musical instruments.they had to disband before the second world war because of their mostly jewish members
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus
The Comedian Harmonists Lyrics
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Und Narziissen. Leisten sich heute die kleinsten Leute, dass will ich alles garnicht wiissen
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon
Holleri holleri hollero
Was brauch ich rote Rosen was brauch ich roten Mohn
Holleri holleri hollero
Und wenn ein Bösewicht was ungezognes spricht dann hol ich meinen Kaktus
Und der sticht stich sticht
Holleri holleri hollerooo
Man find gewöhnlich die Frauen ähnlich die Blumen die sie gerne traagen.
Doch ich sag täglich das ich nicht möglich was solln sie leut sonst
Von mir saagen.
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon
Holleholleri holleholleri hollehollero
Was brauch ich rote Rosen was brauch ich roten Mohn
Holleholleri holleholleru hollehollero
Und wenn ein Böewicht was ungezognes spricht dann hol ich meinen Kaktus
Und er sticht sticht sticht.
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon
Holleri holleri hollero
Heute um viere klopftsan die türe.
Nanu Besuch so früh am Taage?
Es war Herr Krause vom Nachbar Hause der sagt verzeihnse wenn ich fraage,
Sie haben doch einen Kaktus auf ihrem kleinen Balkon
Holleri holleri hollero
Der viel soebend runter was halten sie davon?
Holleri holleri holleroo
Der viel mir aufs Gesicht ob sie es glauben oder nicht nun
Weiß ich das ihr kleiner grüner Kaaktus sticht.
Bewahren sie ihren Kaktus gefälligst anders wo.
Holleri holleri hollero
The Comedian Harmonists' song, "Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus," is a playful anthem about the value of having a small green cactus as opposed to traditional flowers. The lyrics suggest that flowers, which come in various types such as roses, tulips, and narcissus, are too common and costly for the average person, and instead, a small green cactus is the perfect way to add some character to your balcony. The first two lines imply that people value different types of flowers, but the singer does not care about this or want to spend money on them.
The chorus speaks to the power of the cactus, as it is not only a unique and affordable decoration but also a protector against anyone who may speak something rude or inappropriate. The "Holler-holler-hollero" refrain adds to the playful nature of the song, perhaps mimicking the sound of a cartoonish punchline or stinger. The second verse suggests that women and their choice of flowers are often similar, but the singer rejects this notion and affirms their love for their small green cactus. The final verse takes a comedic turn as a neighbor alerts the singer that their cactus fell and landed on his face, proving just how effective and dangerous it can be.
Overall, "Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus" is a lighthearted ode to unconventional gardening and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Blumen im garten so 20 arten von Rosen, Tulpen
Und Narziissen. Leisten sich heute die kleinsten Leute, dass will ich alles garnicht wiissen
The smallest people can now afford to have a garden with a variety of flowers, but I don't want to know about it
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon
Holleri holleri hollero
My little green cactus is sitting outside on the balcony
Was brauch ich rote Rosen was brauch ich roten Mohn
Holleri holleri hollero
I don't need red roses or poppies
Und wenn ein Bösewicht was ungezognes spricht dann hol ich meinen Kaktus
Und der sticht stich sticht
If someone says something rude, I'll grab my cactus and it will prick them
Man find gewöhnlich die Frauen ähnlich die Blumen die sie gerne traagen.
Doch ich sag täglich das ich nicht möglich was solln sie leut sonst
Von mir saagen.
Women often resemble the flowers they wear, but I tell them daily that I'm not like that, what else should people say about me?
Heute um viere klopftsan die türe.
Nanu Besuch so früh am Taage?
Es war Herr Krause vom Nachbar Hause der sagt verzeihnse wenn ich fraage,
Sie haben doch einen Kaktus auf ihrem kleinen Balkon
Holleri holleri hollero
Someone knocked on my door at 4 today. It was my neighbor, Mr. Krause, who apologized for bothering me. He noticed that I have a cactus on my balcony
Der viel soebend runter was halten sie davon?
Holleri holleri holleroo
Der viel mir aufs Gesicht ob sie es glauben oder nicht nun
Weiß ich das ihr kleiner grüner Kaaktus sticht.
Bewahren sie ihren Kaktus gefälligst anders wo.
It fell off the balcony earlier and landed on his face. Now he knows that my little green cactus really does prick. He politely asked me to keep it somewhere else.
Writer(s): ANDRE JACQUES JOSEPH LEROY, LOUIS EUGENE BERNARD POTERAT, BERT REISFELD, HERDA HANS, ALBRECHT MARCUSE, ANDRE GASTON PAUL CHEVRIER DE CHOUDENS
Contributed by Isabella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BoxJoe136
I found the lyrics in english.
Flowers in the garden, about twenty species
Roses, tulips and narcissi
The rich people buy for themselves these days
I don't want to know this at all
My small green cactus stands outside on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
What do need red roses for, why do I need red poppy
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
And when a villain speaks something nasty
I get out my cactus and it stings, stings, stings
My small green cactus stands outside on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Most women ressemble each other in case
Of the flowers they like
But I say daily: That's not possible
What should the people say about me then?
My small green cactus stands outside on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
What do need red roses for, why do I need red poppy
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
And when a villain speaks something nasty
I get out my cactus and it stings, stings, stings
My small green cactus stands outside on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Today, at four o'clock, there's a knock at the door
Oh, a visitor so early today?
It was Mr. Krause, the neighbour
He says: "Sorry if ask you:
Don't you have this cactus outside on your balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
It just fell down, what do you say about this?
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
It fell on my face, if you believe it or not
Now I know that your small green cactus stings
Please keep your cactus somewhere else
hollari, hollari, hollaro!"
And in German
Blumen im Garten, so zwanzig Arten,
von Rosen, Tulpen und Narzissen,
leisten sich heute die feinen Leute.
Das will ich alles gar nicht wissen.
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Was brauch' ich rote Rosen, was brauch' ich roten Mohn,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Und wenn ein Bösewicht was ungezog'nes spricht,
dann hol' ich meinen Kaktus und der sticht, sticht, sticht.
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Man find't gewöhnlich die Frauen ähnlich
den Blumen die sie gerne haben.
Doch ich sag täglich: Das ist nicht möglich,
was soll'n die Leut' sonst von mir sagen.
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Was brauch' ich rote Rosen, was brauch' ich roten Mohn,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Und wenn ein Bösewicht was ungezog'nes spricht,
dann hol' ich meinen Kaktus und der sticht, sticht, sticht.
Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus steht draußen am Balkon,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Heute um viere klopft's an die Türe,
nanu, Besuch so früh am Tage?
Es war Herr Krause vom Nachbarhause,
er sagt: "Verzeih'n Sie wenn ich frage:
Sie hab'n doch 'nen Kaktus da draußen am Balkon,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Der fiel soeben runter, was halten Sie davon?
Hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Er fiel mir aufs Gesicht obs' glauben oder nicht
jetzt weiß ich, daß Ihr kleiner grüner Kaktus sticht.
Bewahr'n Sie Ihren Kaktus gefälligst anderswo,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!"
Got them from here
http://lyricstranslate.com/en/mein-kleiner-gruener-kaktus-my-small-green-cactus.html
@ThatGreenSpy
Lyrical Arrangement for English-speaking Singers:
Gardens of flowers, 'bout twenty species
Of roses, tulips and narcissi
These days, poor folks, for themselves buy for
But all that knowledge isn't for me
My little verdant cactus stands on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Why would I need red roses, or poppies? Not for me
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
And when a villain speaks some pretty nasty things
I get my little cactus and it stings, stings, stings
My little verdant cactus stands on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
The women folk they, would go out each day,
And rearrange the flowers they love
It cannot be done, I say this daily
I wonder just what I am thought of?
My little verdant cactus stands on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Why would I need red roses, or poppies? Not for me
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
And when a villain speaks some pretty nasty things
I get my little cactus and it stings, stings, stings
My little verdant cactus stands on the balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
Prick, Prick, Prick, Prick, Prick, Prick, Prick, Prick,
Today, right at 4, a knock at my door
A visitor so early today?
It's Mr. Krause, my next door neighbour
"If I must ask you, I am sorry
Do not have this cactus out on your balcony
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
It just fell down and struck me, what else is there to say?
hollari, hollari, hollaro!
It fell upon my face, if you'd believe such things
And now I know your little verdant cactus stings
Please keep your little cactus somewhere it won't hit me,
hollari, hollari, hollaro!"
@malcolmjohnson4414
If ever there was an example that you didn't need to speak the language In order to just enjoy the vocal talent then this is it. Tremendously talented.
@metalboy6094
If you would understand the lyrics 😂😂😂
@henryseidel5469
So enjoy the tune as long as you do not understand the meaning of the lyrics! Is is from the time when the Brits sang: "You are the cream in my coffee"
@mathildewesendonck7225
That’s actually sad, because the lyrics make it so much better 😂
@ThelovelyFox
Das war mein Lieblingslied, im Musikunterricht
@leonardr3081
Mein auch
@leilaxoxox7843
The lovely Fox jap. bei mir auch
@toeftel1687
Same
@xxy960
Bei mir nicht
@manuelschlotterflosse1459
@Dominique Dunkel Schäm dich :)