☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics tell a story of farewell, longing, and deep love.
- The line 'A beautiful tale comes to an end' suggests the end of a valuable time spent together.
- Despite the separation, the lyrical persona remains hopeful and promises a reunion in the lines 'But the reunion will be doubly beautiful' and 'One day will come when I will be with you'.
- The song conveys the message that despite the sadness of a farewell, love and hope for a reunion remain.
- Despite the farewell, the deep affection and love in the song are not diminished, but even seem to be intensified.
Interpretation
The song 'Zum Abschied reich ich dir die Hände' by
Lale Andersen is a sentimental ballad about an impending separation. The lyrics tell a story of farewell, longing, and love.
The lyrical persona has to say goodbye to a loved one. They emphasize their affection with the words 'Ich habe dich so lieb' (I love you so much). The line 'Ein schönes Märchen geht zu Ende' (A beautiful fairy tale comes to an end) suggests that the time together was like a beautiful fairy tale that unfortunately ends.
Despite the separation and farewell, the lyrical persona tries to remain positive and convey hope for a reunion. This is evident in the lines 'Doch das Wiedersehen wird einst doppelt schön' (But the reunion will be doubly beautiful someday) and 'Einmal kommt bestimmt der Tag da werde ich bei dir sein' (One day will surely come when I will be with you). They offer comfort and reassurance to the loved one, even if they have to remain alone for now.
Overall, the song conveys the message that despite the sadness of a farewell, love and the hope for a reunion persist. The deep affection and love are not diminished by the farewell, but even seem to be strengthened.