Fraulein
A Love Across Time and Rivers: Embracing Memories of Fraulein
Lyrics
Far across the blue waters
Expresses distance, suggesting separation or longing.
Lives an old German's daughter
Refers to a daughter of a German individual.
By the banks of the old river Rhine
Indicates the location where the narrator once shared love.
Where I loved her and left her
Recalls departing from and leaving the mentioned person.
But I can't forget her
Emphasizes the lingering thoughts and feelings for the person left behind.
'Cause I miss my pretty Fraulein
Expresses the narrator's longing and nostalgia for the girl.
Fraulein, Fraulein
Repetition of the girl's title, indicating affection.
Look up toward the heavens each night
Suggests a symbolic gesture, looking up at the sky in yearning.
When the stars seem to shine
Highlights a moment of celestial beauty linked with thoughts of the girl.
By the same stars above you
Promises and reaffirms love through a celestial connection.
I swear that I love you
Reiterates the affection for the mentioned girl.
You are my pretty Fraulein
Restates the girl's title, emphasizing her beauty.
When my memories wander
Reflects on moments of reminiscence and mental drifting.
Away over yonder
Expresses the act of recollection going far away.
To the sweetheart that I left behind
References the sweetheart left in the past.
In a moment of glory
Portrays a memorable moment or an important memory.
A face comes before me
Recalls the appearance of the girl vividly.
The face of my pretty Fraulein
Reiterates the visual memory of the girl.
Fraulein, Fraulein
Repeated address to the girl, expressing affection.
Walk down by the river
Suggests a scene of walking near the mentioned river.
Pretend that your hand's holding mine
Imagines holding hands with the girl by the river.
By the same stars above you
Reaffirms love connected to the celestial sky.
I swear that I love you
Restates the love and devotion to the girl.
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