Fraulein
Longing Across Oceans: Embracing Memories of Fraulein
Lyrics
Far across the blue waters
Expressing distance, suggesting separation across blue waters.
Lives an old German's daughter
Introducing a character, an old German's daughter.
By the banks of the old river Rhine
Describing the location by the old river Rhine.
Where I loved her and left her
Recalling a past love, emphasizing departure.
But I can't forget her
Highlighting the inability to forget the person.
'Cause I miss my pretty Fraulein
Expressing a longing for the speaker's "pretty Fraulein."
Fraulein, Fraulein
Repetition of the term "Fraulein" for emphasis.
Look up toward the heavens each night
Suggesting looking at the sky, perhaps symbolizing hope.
When the stars seem to shine
Describing a moment when stars shine, possibly romantic.
By the same stars above you
Connecting the stars above with the beloved.
I swear that I love you
Swearing love to the "pretty Fraulein" under the stars.
You are my pretty Fraulein
Reiteration of the affection for the named person.
When my memories wander
Reflecting on memories that wander to a distant place.
Away over yonder
Expressing a sense of distance or separation ("yonder").
To the sweetheart that I left behind
Remembering a sweetheart left behind.
In a moment of glory
Describing a moment of glory, possibly a significant memory.
A face comes before me
A face from the past appears before the speaker.
The face of my pretty Fraulein
Identifying the face as the "pretty Fraulein."
Fraulein, Fraulein
Repetition of the term "Fraulein" for emphasis.
Walk down by the river
Imagining a walk by the river, creating a romantic scene.
Pretend that your hand's holding mine
Suggesting a shared moment, holding hands by the river.
By the same stars above you
Connecting the scene to the stars above, reinforcing love.
I swear that I love you
Swearing love again under the same stars.
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