Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart
Vera Lynn Lyrics


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(Auf wiedersehen)
(Auf wiedersehen)
(We'll meet again, sweetheart)

This lovely day
Has flown away
The time has come
To part

We'll kiss again
Like this again
Don't let the teardrops start
With love that's true
I'll wait for you
Auf wiedersehen, sweetheart

Auf wiedersehen
Auf wiedersehen
We'll meet again, sweetheart

This lovely day
Has flown away
The time has come
To part

We'll kiss again
Like this again
Don't let the teardrops start
With love that's true




I'll wait for you
Auf wiedersehen, sweetheart

Overall Meaning

The song "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" was recorded by British singer Vera Lynn in 1952. The song is about a couple who have to say goodbye to each other after spending a beautiful day together. The lyrics express the sadness of parting and the determination of the couple to see each other again. The words "Auf wiedersehen" mean "Goodbye" in German, and they represent the strong bond between the couple. They acknowledge the fact that they have to part, but they also express the hope of meeting again.


The lyrics reflect the emotions that many people experienced during World War II when their loved ones were sent away to fight. The line "Don't let the teardrops start" speaks to the fear of showing emotions and the need to be strong. However, the words "With love that's true, I'll wait for you" show that even though they have to part, there is still love and hope.


Overall, the song is a beautiful and emotional tribute to love and the power of hope. It has become an iconic song of the WWII era and is still popular today.


Line by Line Meaning

This lovely day
This delightful moment


Has flown away
Has passed by us


The time has come
It's time for us


To part
To say farewell


We'll kiss again
We will embrace again


Like this again
Just like we did now


Don't let the teardrops start
Don't shed any tears


With love that's true
With sincere love


I'll wait for you
I will patiently wait for your return


Auf wiedersehen, sweetheart
Goodbye, my dear


Auf wiedersehen
Goodbye


Auf wiedersehen
Goodbye


We'll meet again, sweetheart
We will be reunited again, my love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Geoffrey Parsons, James John Phillips, Eberhard Storch

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Comments from YouTube:

@residentialweeb

"War makes us animals, but love keeps us human."

@yukiizumiya7240

Y u do dis to mai feelz?!

@bonepaste_3336

I LITERALLY JUST READ THAT PART AND CAME BACK TO THE COMMENTS HERE TO SAY BOTH FUCK YOU AND I LOVE YOU 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@ironguanyin123

Well, animals can love too! and we are also animals!

@lemonkerr3698

It’s a metaphor

@dzejhav

Animals are better than most of humans.

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@eloisebruno1114

Flashbacks of ludwig and Felciano, burning my brain and making me cry like a baby once more ;-;

@backspace7268

Why is everyone crying and talking about me and ludwig!? It's really depressing..

@georgia2954

Thanks, George. We'll never forget you... Auf Wiedersehen.

@yukiizumiya7240

Bello, ciao!

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