Die Bouzouki klang durch die Nacht
Vicky Leandros Lyrics

The lyrics of Vicki Leandros's iconic song "Die Bouzouki klang durch die Nacht" narrate a romantic encounter in the summertime. The bouzouki, a Greek instrument typically used in folk music, provides the rhythmic backdrop for the scene. The singer, who was previously unfamiliar with her partner, is taken by the hand and led to a peaceful, serene location by the sea. As the night sky falls, and the fires are lit, the couple begins to dance to the sweet sounds of the bouzouki, and the lyrics end with a happy and uplifting "la la la la la la la."

Vicky Leandros' "Die Bouzouki klang durch die Nacht" was an immensely popular song in the 1970s, and it went on to become a signature tune for the Greek-German singer. The song played and continues to play a crucial role in the development of the German Schlager genre, which is a style of upbeat and catchy music that uses simple chords and lyrics. The song's literary base comes from the Greek mythology 'Orpheus and Eurydice,' where Orpheus is depicted as the man with the enchanting voice and his instrument lyre, and in 'Die Bouzouki klang durch die Nacht,' bouzouki is the instrument of love.