Lili Marlene
Love Amidst War: Lili Marlene's Timeless Promise
Lyrics
Outside the barracks, by the corner light
Describing a location outside military barracks, under a corner light.
I'll always stand and wait for you at night
Expressing a commitment to waiting for someone at night.
We will create a world for two
Anticipation of building a shared world for two individuals.
I'll wait for you the whole night through
Commitment to waiting throughout the entire night.
For you, Lili Marlene
Addressing someone named Lili Marlene.
For you, Lili Marlene
Reiteration of the dedication to Lili Marlene.
Bugler tonight don't play the call to arms
Requesting the bugler not to play the call to arms.
I want another evening with her charms
Expressing a desire for another evening with Lili Marlene's charms.
Then we will say goodbye and part
Acknowledging an imminent goodbye but promising to keep the person in the heart.
I'll always keep you in my heart
Commitment to cherish the memory of the person.
With me, Lili Marlene
Reaffirming the presence of Lili Marlene in the speaker's thoughts.
With me, Lili Marlene
Continued expression of the speaker's connection with Lili Marlene.
Give me a rose to show how much you care
Requesting a rose as a symbol of affection.
Tie to the stem a lock of golden hair
Adding a personal touch by attaching a lock of golden hair to the rose.
Surely tomorrow, you'll feel blue
Acknowledging potential sadness tomorrow but anticipating a new love.
But then will come a love that's new
Belief in the renewal of love and the arrival of something new.
For you, Lili Marlene
Reiterating the dedication to Lili Marlene.
For you, Lili Marlene
Continued expression of devotion to Lili Marlene.
When we are marching in the mud and cold
Describing challenging conditions of marching in mud and cold.
And when my pack seems more than I can hold
Expressing the difficulty of carrying a heavy pack.
My love for you renews my might
Stating that love for Lili Marlene gives strength and warmth.
I'm warm again, my pack is light
Feeling rejuvenated and lightened by the love for Lili Marlene.
It's you, Lili Marlene
Reaffirming the impact of Lili Marlene on the speaker's well-being.
It's you, Lili Marlene
Continued expression of the positive influence of Lili Marlene.
My love for you renews my might
Reiteration of the transformative power of love for Lili Marlene.
I'm warm again, my pack is light
Emphasizing the positive impact on the speaker's emotional state.
It's you, Lili Marlene
Reaffirming the enduring influence of Lili Marlene.
It's you, Lili Marlene
Continued expression of the lasting impact of Lili Marlene.
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