☝️ Key Points
- The song is about the strong relationship between Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth.
- Elisabeth emphasizes that as long as they are together, nothing is difficult and there is nothing unbearable.
- Both emphasize that they are there for each other and are not like others.
- Franz Joseph gives Elisabeth a necklace as a symbol that she is now with him.
- Elisabeth finds the necklace precious, but also heavy, but as long as he is with her, she lacks nothing.
Interpretation
The song lyrics "Nichts ist schwer" from the musical Elisabeth are about the relationship between Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, also known as Sisi. Franz Joseph tells Elisabeth that life as an emperor is not easy and that he often cannot be alone. But Elisabeth replies that she doesn't pay attention to what others consider important, but that she has him. She says that as long as they are together, nothing is difficult and there is nothing unbearable. If she ever loses courage, she finds it again in him. Both emphasize that they are not like others and that they are there for each other. Franz Joseph gives Elisabeth a necklace as a symbol that she is now with him. Elisabeth finds the necklace precious, but she also finds it heavy. However, she still says that she lacks nothing as long as he is with her. The song lyrics express that the love between Franz Joseph and Elisabeth is strong and that they support and strengthen each other.