Lili Marlene
Lili Marlene's Eternal Promise: A Love Beyond the Barracks
Lyrics
Outside the barracks, by the corner light
Describing the setting outside the military barracks near a corner light.
I'll always stand and wait for you at night
Expressing a commitment to wait for someone every night.
We will create a world for two
Anticipating the creation of a shared world for the two individuals.
I'll wait for you the whole night through
Committing to waiting throughout the entire night.
For you, Lili Marlene
Expressing devotion and dedication to "Lili Marlene."
For you, Lili Marlene
Reiterating the dedication to "Lili Marlene."
Bugler tonight don't play the call to arms
Requesting the bugler not to play the call to arms, expressing a desire for a peaceful evening.
I want another evening with her charms
Expressing a wish for another evening spent with the charms of "Lili Marlene."
Then we will say goodbye and part
Acknowledging an impending goodbye but expressing a commitment to keeping the person in the heart.
I'll always keep you in my heart
Committing to holding the person in the heart.
With me, Lili Marlene
Reaffirming the presence of "Lili Marlene" in the speaker's life.
With me, Lili Marlene
Reiterating the continued presence of "Lili Marlene."
Give me a rose to show how much you care
Requesting a rose as a symbol of care and affection.
Tie to the stem a lock of golden hair
Adding a personal touch by tying a lock of golden hair to the rose.
Surely tomorrow, you'll feel blue
Acknowledging potential sadness tomorrow but expressing hope for a new love.
But then will come a love that's new
Anticipating the arrival of a new and enduring love.
For you, Lili Marlene
Reiterating devotion to "Lili Marlene."
For you, Lili Marlene
Expressing continued dedication to "Lili Marlene."
When we are marching in the mud and cold
Describing challenging conditions while marching but finding strength in love.
And when my pack seems more than I can hold
Expressing the burden of a heavy pack during challenging times.
My love for you renews my might
Renewing strength and warmth through love for "Lili Marlene."
I'm warm again, my pack is light
Feeling lighter and comforted despite external challenges.
It's you, Lili Marlene
Reaffirming the source of strength and warmth as "Lili Marlene."
It's you, Lili Marlene
Expressing continued reliance on and dedication to "Lili Marlene."
My love for you renews my might
Reiterating the theme of renewed strength through love for "Lili Marlene."
I'm warm again, my pack is light
Emphasizing the comforting and lightening effect of love on the speaker's burden.
It's you, Lili Marlene
Reaffirming the central role of "Lili Marlene" in providing strength and warmth.
It's you, Lili Marlene
Concluding with a restatement of dedication to "Lili Marlene."
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