☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics address the change in nature due to the progress of civilization.
- They express disappointment over unfulfilled promises and the transience of dreams.
- There is a glimmer of hope for untouched nature and happiness.
- The text urges not to forget the past and to search for the lost trees of childhood.
- It expresses longing and regret over the absence of the old trees.
Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "The Trees of My Childhood" by
Udo Jürgens are about the longing for past times and the change in nature due to the progress of civilization. The trees that played a big role in the singer's childhood have disappeared and have been replaced by houses and streets. This symbolizes the loss of innocence and natural beauty. The lines "Where forests used to rustle, there is now a sea of houses" and "Where we used to listen to springs, now the city traffic roars" illustrate this change.