Lyrics
High on a rocky ledge lives a Mädel, Edelweiß
Expresses the location of a young woman, Edelweiß, who resides high on a rocky ledge.
Shy as a shadow, lovely as lace, and cold as ice
Describes Edelweiß as both reserved and attractive, using similes such as "shy as a shadow," "lovely as lace," and "cold as ice."
High on a rocky ledge, I pledge my love to her
Declares the singer's commitment and love for Edelweiß while being positioned on the same rocky ledge.
Ev'ry time I climb up to Paradise
References the act of ascending to Paradise, perhaps symbolizing the challenges or efforts involved in reaching the loved one.
How many times I've been up to see her, goodness knows
Reflects on the frequency of the singer's visits to Edelweiß, emphasizing the dedication involved.
Huffing and puffing, dressed in the warmest climbing clothes
Details the physical exertion and preparation the singer undertakes, dressed warmly, to reach the high ledge.
How many chances would be taken in my
Raises the question of the risks and sacrifices made in the relentless pursuit of winning Edelweiß's affection.
Hopeless pursuit of the Schnee-Mädel-Edelweiß
Continues the theme of the challenging pursuit, emphasizing the perceived hopelessness of the endeavor.
Then spoke a spirit, "If you would win your Lady Love
Introduces a supernatural element with a spirit advising an unconventional way to win Edelweiß's love—by sacrificing oneself.
There's only one way: fall to your death from high above
Explicitly suggests a drastic action of falling to one's death as the method to attain the love of the mentioned Lady.
You will begin to grow in snow beside the one
Portrays a mystical growth process in snow, possibly symbolizing rebirth or transformation alongside the chosen one.
You have waited for to be mated with"
Describes the awaited union between the singer and the Lady who has been patiently anticipated.
Now, I'm an Edel, vice to my Mädel, Edelweiß
Reveals a transformation, where the singer becomes an "Edel" (noble or precious) in relation to the mentioned Lady.
Dying to be with her wasn't any sacrifice
Expresses a willingness to sacrifice one's life for the beloved, highlighting the depth of commitment.
We're so deliriously happy on our ledge
Depicts the joy and bliss experienced by the couple on their elevated ledge.
Where I pledge my love to my Lady Fair
Reaffirms the singer's declaration of love for the Lady, now characterized as "Fair."
You who are climbing breathless to see me and my love
Addresses individuals who are making the arduous climb to witness the love between the singer and the Lady.
Snow flowers growing fonder on Lover's Ledge above
Introduces the imagery of snow flowers growing on Lover's Ledge, symbolizing the flourishing of love.
If you've the yen to pluck, then pluck us both
Suggests a shared destiny by inviting others to join in the symbolic act of plucking the snow flowers (the couple) together.
For we who have lived as one wish to die as one
Expresses the desire for a unified existence, where the couple wishes to live and die together as one entity.
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