O Tannenbaum
Vienna Boys Choir (Holiday) 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 holiday song "O Tannenbaum" is originally German and has been translated into many languages. The song praises the evergreen tree, also known as the Christmas tree, for its loyalty to its green color not only in summer but also in winter when it snows. The tree is admired not only for its beauty but also for the joy that it brings during Christmastime. The lyrics suggest that the tree is a symbol of hope and durability, providing comfort and strength during difficult times. Through the tree's steadfastness, the song teaches its listeners to be hopeful and resilient in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Addressing the Christmas tree with affection and respect.
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Expressing admiration for the tree's fidelity in retaining its leaves/needles.
Du grünst nicht nur
zur Sommerzeit,
Acknowledging that the tree remains green not just during summer.
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
Noting that the tree is also green during winter seasons marked by snow.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Repeating the opening address to the tree.
wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Reiterating the admiration for the tree's devotedness to its leaves/needles.
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Admitting to enjoying the tree's appearance and attributes.
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
Recalling moments of joy associated with seeing trees like this at Christmastime.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Addressing the tree again.
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Reiterating the enjoyment of the tree's attributes.
Dein Kleid will mich
was lehren:
The tree's appearance/dress is symbolic and can teach a lesson.
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Trost und Kraft
zu jeder Zeit.
The tree's appearance symbolizes hope and durability, providing comfort and strength at any time.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Addressing the tree for the final time.
Das soll dein Kleid
mich lehren.
The tree's dress/appearance is meant to teach a lesson of hope and durability.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDITH BERGDAHL, NAT COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@workingfortheirfuture
I miss those days
@GERRYNASSE
The Vienna Boys Choir (WSK) always a joy to listen to. One of the great choirs of the world.
@eufemiabrinza6028
Wow Beautiful Song Thank you so mach
@kimberlygoldston1975
Brings back some very very good memories growing up, I would sing this song in choir at our school function. Miss Germany
@garzobela
Also "wie treu sind deine Blätter", oder? :)
@germanicelt
My father's Austrian, and we grew up with all these German Christmas carols, as much as the English/American ones.
@anamariachocano5508
So Amazing...these angelic voices!!
@martinauwu4233
Hallo
@Jalgaeveryone
The very voice of heaven.... so beautiful
@yolandagarciapirsch2281
Recordando Navidades con el Amor de Mama !
Dios te Bendiga Mama!
QEPD La Bella Mujer que fue mama.
Escuchada siempre con Amor.
Pasarán generaciones.