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Kleine Schwester
Ulla Meinecke Lyrics
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Wie du dein Näschen kraust und Komplimente klaust
Süß dir beim Spielen zuzuseh′n, so nett mit dir auszugeh'n
Dich zu mögen braucht keinen Grund
Jeder spielt gern mit ′nem jungen Hund
Kleine Schwester, mich rufst du an, wenn dein Mann nicht kann
Wenn du verletzt, dann nie absichtlich, deine Tritte sind nebenbei und flüchtig
Ein Gesichtchen wie du kommt gut durch die Welt
Dich zu mögen braucht keinen Grund
Jeder rennt gern zu 'nem jungen Hund
Kleine Schwester, du nimmst solang's umsonst ist
Du kriegst, weil du sehr süß bist, pass′ auf, dass du nicht verblühst
Heiße Blicke werden kälter, kleine Hundchen werden älter
Dich dann noch zu mögen gibt mir Grund
The song "Kleine Schwester" by Ulla Meinecke is a touching ode to a little sister. The lyrics describe her physical features, such as her round forehead and sweet mouth, as well as her playful nature, as she pretends to be injured just to get attention. The singer enjoys spending time with her, and doesn't need a specific reason to like her, as he finds her company enjoyable in and of itself. He likens her to a young dog, saying that everyone likes to play with a puppy.
The second verse reveals that the little sister relies on the singer in times of need, such as when her husband is unavailable. The singer is understanding of her occasional unintentional jabs and scrapes, and finds her smiles to be a fair compensation for any pain she may have inadvertently caused. He comments on her looks, warning her not to let herself fade away, as time and age will inevitably take their toll. However, he acknowledges that he will still like her even when she is no longer a young pup.
Overall, this song is a touching tribute to the bond between siblings and the particular sweetness of a little sister. It speaks to the joy that can be found in simple pleasures and companionship, and reminds the listener to appreciate those who may be young or inexperienced but still valuable to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Kleine Schwester mit der runden Stirn, mit dem süßen Mund
A description of the singer's little sister, with her round forehead and sweet mouth.
Wie du dein Näschen kraust und Komplimente klaust
The little sister is playful, wrinkling her nose and stealing compliments.
Süß dir beim Spielen zuzuseh′n, so nett mit dir auszugeh'n
The singer enjoys watching her sister play and likes spending time with her.
Dich zu mögen braucht keinen Grund
Jeder spielt gern mit ′nem jungen Hund
The artist doesn't need a reason to like her sister, as everyone enjoys playing with a cute puppy.
Kleine Schwester, mich rufst du an, wenn dein Mann nicht kann
The little sister calls the artist when her husband is unavailable.
Wenn du verletzt, dann nie absichtlich, deine Tritte sind nebenbei und flüchtig
The little sister never hurts anyone intentionally, her kicks are accidental and fleeting.
Du gibst mir dein Lächeln als Schmerzensgeld
The little sister smiles to make up for the pain she may have caused.
Ein Gesichtchen wie du kommt gut durch die Welt
The artists praises her sister's pretty face and notes that it will serve her well in life.
Dich zu mögen braucht keinen Grund
Jeder rennt gern zu 'nem jungen Hund
The artist doesn't need a reason to like her sister, as everyone loves to run and play with a young pup.
Kleine Schwester, du nimmst solang's umsonst ist
The little sister takes advantage of things while they are free.
Du kriegst, weil du sehr süß bist, pass′ auf, dass du nicht verblühst
The sister relies on her sweetness to get what she wants and the singer cautions her not to lose the charm as she grows older.
Heiße Blicke werden kälter, kleine Hundchen werden älter
The attention people give to the little sister as a cute puppy will fade as she grows older.
Dich dann noch zu mögen gibt mir Grund
Despite her looks fading, the singer still loves her sister and has reasons to continue doing so.
Writer(s): Herwig Mitteregger, Ursula Meinecke
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.