Danke Schoen
Gratitude and Memories: Danke Schoen's Tale
Lyrics
Danke schoen, darling, Danke schoen,
Expressing gratitude in German, thanking the person dearly.
Thank you for all the joy and pain.
Grateful for both the happy and painful experiences shared.
Picture shows, second balcony was the place we'd meet,
Recalling a past meeting place, specifically the second balcony of a theater or similar location.
Second seat, go Dutch treat, you were sweet.
Referring to shared seating arrangements and mentioning going "Dutch treat" (splitting expenses equally), expressing fondness for the person's company.
Danke schoen, darling, danke schoen,
Reiterating gratitude in German, emphasizing appreciation.
Thank you for funny cards from Spain.
Expressing thanks for receiving humorous cards from Spain, implying fond memories of shared laughter.
I recall Central Park in fall how you tore you dress,
Recollection of a moment in Central Park during autumn when the person tore their dress, possibly a memory filled with both nostalgia and humor.
What a mess, I confess that's not all.
Acknowledging the messy situation and confessing that there's more to the story beyond the torn dress.
Danke schoen, darling danke schoen,
Continuing to express gratitude, specifically for walks down a romantic path known as Lover's Lane.
Thank you for walks down Lover's Lane.
Visualizing hearts carved on a tree, symbolizing eternal love, and mentioning intertwined letters, signifying a deep connection.
I can see hearts carved on a tree
Referring to enduring symbols of love etched onto a tree.
Letters intertwined for all time.
Describing letters woven together, representing a lasting and intertwined relationship.
Yours and mine, that was fine.
Expressing contentment with the shared past, specifically the unity of "yours and mine."
Danke schoen, darling danke schoen,
Reiterating gratitude, thanking the person for reconnecting or meeting again.
Thank you for seeing me again.
Acknowledging the separation or diverging paths but acknowledging that memories persist.
Tho' we go on our sep'rate ways
Recognizing the individual journeys taken despite parting ways, yet emphasizing the enduring nature of memories.
Still the mem'ry stays for always.
Highlighting the everlasting nature of memories despite moving forward separately.
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