Lili Marlene
Vera Lynn (Karaoke) Lyrics
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By the barrack gate
Darling I remember
The way you used to wait
'Twas there that you whispered tenderly
That you loved me
You'd always be
My Lili of the lamplight
Time would come for roll call
Time for us to part
Darling I'd caress you
And press you to my heart
And there neath that far off lantern light
I'd hold you tight
We'd kiss good night
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene
Orders came for sailing
Somewhere over there
All confined to barracks
'Twas more than I could bear
I knew you were waiting in the street
I heard your feet
But could not meet
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene
Resting in our billet
Just behind the line
Even though we're parted
Your lips are close to mine
You wait where that lantern softly gleamed
Your sweet face seems
To haunt my dreams
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene.
The song "Lili Marlene" by Vera Lynn (Karaoke) is a moving and romantic piece that tells the story of two lovers separated by war. The first verse describes the location where the couple used to meet - under a lantern by the barrack gate. The singer reminisces about the way her lover used to wait for her and whisper tenderly that he loved her, promising that he would always be her Lili of the lamplight, her own Lili Marlene.
The second verse tells of the difficult time of roll call when the lovers have to part. The singer describes how she would hold her lover tightly and kiss him good night under the lantern light. The orders came for sailing, and the singer's lover is confined to barracks, leaving her waiting on the street, unable to meet him.
The final verse brings hope to the piece, revealing that even though the lovers are separated, they are still close in their hearts. Even in the billet resting behind the line, the singer can feel the closeness of her lover's lips. She dreams of the sweet face of her Lili of the lamplight, her own Lili Marlene.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath the lantern
We were standing under a lantern
By the barrack gate
Near the entrance of the barracks
Darling I remember
My beloved, I recollect
The way you used to wait
How patiently you waited
'Twas there that you whispered tenderly
You spoke softly and affectionately there
That you loved me
You professed your love for me
You'd always be
You promised to remain
My Lili of the lamplight
My beloved Lili, illuminated by the light
My own Lili Marlene
My personal Lili Marlene
Time would come for roll call
It was time for the daily attendance check
Time for us to part
We had to leave each other
Darling I'd caress you
I would stroke you affectionately
And press you to my heart
And embrace you tightly
And there neath that far off lantern light
Beneath the light of the faraway lantern
I'd hold you tight
I would clasp you firmly
We'd kiss good night
We would bid each other good night with a kiss
Orders came for sailing
We received our marching orders
Somewhere over there
To an unknown destination
All confined to barracks
We were all restricted to the barracks
'Twas more than I could bear
It was too much for me to endure
I knew you were waiting in the street
I was aware that you were waiting for me on the street
I heard your feet
I could hear the sound of your footsteps
But could not meet
But I couldn't come to you
My Lili of the lamplight
My beloved Lili, illuminated by the light
My own Lili Marlene
My personal Lili Marlene
Resting in our billet
Relaxing in our quarters
Just behind the line
Just outside the battlefield
Even though we're parted
Although we're separated
Your lips are close to mine
Your lips feel near to mine
You wait where that lantern softly gleamed
You are waiting where the lamp was faintly lit
Your sweet face seems
Your cute face appears
To haunt my dreams
To occupy my memories during sleep
My Lili of the lamplight
My beloved Lili, illuminated by the light
My own Lili Marlene
My personal Lili Marlene
My Lili of the lamplight
My beloved Lili, illuminated by the light
My own Lili Marlene
My personal Lili Marlene
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES JOHN PHILLIPS, TOMMIE CONNOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kathi
Depends on where you look though, I personally enjoy:
"Enter one" from Sol Seppy -2006
"Mountains" from Message to Bears -2012
"Hopeful" from detroit become human -2019
And "One more light" by Linkin Park also from -2019
Laura Gimenez
linterna, frente a mi cuartel
Sé que tu me esperas, mi dulce amado bien…
Y tu corazón al susurrar
Bajo el farol, latiendo está…
Lili… Mi luz de fe
Eres tú… Lili Marlene
II
Cuando llega un parte y debo marchar
Sin saber querida, si podré regresar…
Y sé que me esperas siempre fiel
Bajo el farol, frente al cuartel…
Lili… Mi luz de fe.
Eres tú… Lili Marlene…
III
Si en el frente me hallo, lejos ¡ay! de ti
Oigo que tus pasos se acercan junto a mí…
Y sé que allá me esperas tú
Junto al farol… plena de luz
Lili… Mi dulce bien
Eres tú Lili Marlene
Marlene Reisenauer
My parents named me after this song. It is a beautiful rendition!
MNS
That's my name, too!--Marlene S.
Comrad Darmoc
German beautiful name
Helen Kidd
@Comrad Darmoc😊😊
Marta Hegner
You knew that wad a Nazi song and sang it....with tears in your eyes... ?
VIRAL BEAUTIES
it wasnt a nazi song, the american sang it, the australian sang it the british sang it and the singer lieterally moved away from nazi german and condemn the nazi party. Yes its original was born in germany during the rise of the nazi party but the song itself naturally became a military song sang around the world. marlene dietrich performed this song for the allies many times in english durin the war, so no is a nazi song at all.
Erich Kartmann
I played this to my alzheimer Grandfather and tears poured down he dosent speak much nor nothing since hes in a vegetable condition but i believe a memory was remembered
Ruth Gunneson-Poling
Yes he heard it. Keep playing him all the songs from his time period.
Rocio P.
Keep your grandfather happy, Eric
jamie28gaming
Eric you have a grandfather!? but with all due respect thats very kind.