O Tannenbaum
Weihnachtslieder Lyrics
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Wie grün sind deine Blätter
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Wie grün sind deine Blätter
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Wie oft hat nicht zur Winterszeit
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 Mut und Kraft zu jeder Zeit
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Dein Kleid will mich was lehren
The lyrics to "O Tannenbaum" express a deep appreciation for the evergreen tree known as the Tannenbaum or Christmas tree. The song begins by noting how green the tree's leaves are, emphasizing that it's not just in the summertime when the tree shines, but also in the winter, when it's covered in snow. The singer is amazed by the tree's resilience and beauty, and pays homage to it in song, a tradition that has continued for centuries.
Later in the song, the singer talks about how often the Tannenbaum has brought them joy during the winter season. The tree seems to symbolize a sense of comfort and familiarity, something that brings joy and warmth amidst the cold of winter. Finally, the singer notes that the tree's "clothing" has something to teach them: the qualities of hope and steadfastness, which give courage and strength at all times. This message of resilience and faith is woven into the song, giving it a deeper meaning that still conveys the simple joy of the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Addressing the Christmas tree
Wie grün sind deine Blätter
How green your leaves are
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit
You are not just green in summer
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit
But also in winter, even when it snows
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Addressing the Christmas tree again
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
I like you very much
Wie oft hat nicht zur Winterszeit
How often, in the winter time,
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut
A tree like you has given me great joy
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Addressing the Christmas tree for the third time
Dein Kleid will mich was lehren
Your dress teaches me something
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Hope and perseverance
Gibt Mut und Kraft zu jeder Zeit
Give courage and strength at all times
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Addressing the Christmas tree for the final time
Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Ernst Anschuetz
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