Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen
Windsbacher Knabenchor Lyrics
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dieser Zeit, da vor Freud alle Engel singen.
Hört, hört, wie mit vollen Chören
alle Luft laute ruft: Christus ist geboren!
Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren;
ich will dir leben hier, dir will ich abfahren;
mit dir will ich endlich schweben
The first verse of Windsbacher Knabenchor's song "Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen" evokes a feeling of pure joy and celebration. The lyrics translate to "My heart shall leap for joy / at this time, when all the angels sing for happiness. / Listen, listen, how every loud cry / calls out that Christ is born!" This is a clear reference to the birth of Jesus Christ, and the festive mood that accompanies it.
The second verse of the song is a pledge of devotion to Christ. The lyrics translate to "I will diligently guard you; / I will live for you here, I will depart for you; / With you I will finally float / full of joy without time there in the other life." This verse speaks to the idea of living one's life in service to Christ, and of the promise of eternal life in Heaven.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the birth of Christ and a pledge of devotion to Him. Through its evocative lyrics and soaring melodies, it captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen
My heart should jump for joy
dieser Zeit, da vor Freud alle Engel singen.
In this time when all the angels sing of joy.
Hört, hört, wie mit vollen Chören
Listen, listen, to the full choir
alle Luft laute ruft: Christus ist geboren!
All the air loudly proclaims: Christ is born!
Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren;
I will diligently preserve you;
ich will dir leben hier, dir will ich abfahren;
I will live for you here, and leave with you;
mit dir will ich endlich schweben
With you, I will finally float
voller Freud ohne Zeit dort im andern Leben.
Full of joy without time in the other world.
Contributed by Elliot D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.