☝️ Key Points
- The song is about farewell and gratitude.
- The singer thanks his friends for the time he has spent with them.
- He expresses his gratitude for their hospitality and patience.
- He also thanks for the freedom he feels with them.
- Although he is leaving, he still has something important to say.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Gute Nacht, Freunde" by
Reinhard Mey are about farewell and gratitude. The singer says goodnight to his friends and explains that it's time for him to go. He wants to say something important, but it will only take a cigarette and one last glass standing.
The text expresses his gratitude for the time he has spent with his friends. He thanks them for the place at their table, for every glass he has drunk, and for the plate they have shared with him. He considers it natural that they welcome him and are there for him.
He also thanks his friends for their patience when there have been different opinions. They never ask when he comes or goes, and their door has always been open for him.
The singer also thanks his friends for the freedom he feels with them. They don't question the usefulness or value of things. Perhaps it's because the light in their windows seems warmer from the inside than from the outside.
At the end of the song, the singer says goodnight once again and explains again that it's time for him to go. But he also expresses that he still has something to say, even if it only takes a cigarette and one last glass standing.