O Tannenbaum
The Vienna Boys Choir & Domingo& Prey 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 song "O Tannenbaum," also known as "O Christmas Tree," is a popular traditional German Christmas carol. The song's original title was "Es lebe hoch der Zimmermannsgeselle" (Long Live the Carpenter's Apprentice), and the melody was initially not a Christmas tune but a folk song. The song was based on a traditional folk dance, and the lyrics were written by Ernst Anschütz in 1824.
The song symbolizes the evergreen qualities of a Christmas tree, which remains green throughout the year, providing hope and comfort in times of need. The loyal leaves of the tree act as a metaphor for the constancy of nature and the steadfastness of hope. The song also reflects the joy and celebration of Christmas and how the Christmas tree is a source of happiness during this time.
Overall, "O Tannenbaum" is an evergreen celebration of the holiday season and a constant reminder of hope, joy, and peace. The song teaches us the significance of the Christmas tree and how it represents the hope and durability that we need in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
How loyal are your leaves and needles!
Du grünst nicht nur
You are not green only
zur Sommerzeit,
During summertime,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
But in winter as well, when it snows.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
How loyal are your leaves and needles!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
I find great pleasure in you!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
How many times at Christmas time
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
A tree like you has brought me great joy!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
I find great pleasure in you!
Dein Kleid will mich
Your dress wants to
was lehren:
Teach me something:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Hope and durability
Gibt Trost und Kraft
Provide comfort and strength
zu jeder Zeit.
At any time.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree,
Das soll dein Kleid
That should be your dress'
mich lehren.
lesson for me.
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Ernst Anschuetz
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