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Tomorrow Belongs To Me Lyrics
[The Emcee plays a recording on a phonograph.]
[BOY SOPRANO]
The sun on the meadow is summery warm.
The stag in the forest runs free.
But gather together to greet the storm.
Tomorrow belongs to me.
The branch of the linden is leafy and green,
The Rhine gives its gold to the sea.
But somewhere a glory awaits unseen.
Tomorrow belongs to me.
The babe in his cradle is closing his eyes
The blossom embraces the bee.
But soon, says a whisper;
"Arise, arise,
Tomorrow belongs..."
[EMCEE (spoken)]
To me!
The sun on the meadow is summery warm.
The stag in the forest runs free.
But gather together to greet the storm.
Tomorrow belongs to me.
The Rhine gives its gold to the sea.
But somewhere a glory awaits unseen.
Tomorrow belongs to me.
The blossom embraces the bee.
But soon, says a whisper;
"Arise, arise,
Tomorrow belongs..."
To me!
Song Info
Copyright
Lyrics © Round Hill Carlin, Llc
Producer
Hal Hastings
Release date
Nov 01, 1966
Sentiment
Positive
Submitted by
fallacies On Jun 20, 2002
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"Tomorrow Belongs to Me" is an old and quite gentle German folk song that celebrates youths' coming of age. It was adapted for the Broadway musical "Cabaret.".
This adaptation gives a powerful suggestion of the corruption of classical German Culture by the Nazi Regime. The song so played begins as a pastoral melody; but develops into a strident march, as the verses progress
I've never seen the point illustrated so poignantly. This could be a powerful teaching tool.
DEC Glendale CA
@DEC1711 This interpretation of the song is seriously in error in my opinion. It is correct that the song (so far as I know) is an adaptation of a tranditional or folk song, not an wholly orginal composition and concept. But nevertheless, an ingenious concept.
@DEC1711 This interpretation of the song is seriously in error in my opinion. It is correct that the song (so far as I know) is an adaptation of a tranditional or folk song, not an wholly orginal composition and concept. But nevertheless, an ingenious concept.
Also, it is true that the Nazi Party was able to manipulate the attachment of the German lower middle class to traditional German culture to achieve power. The Nazis, of course, powerfully corrupted classical German culture.
Also, it is true that the Nazi Party was able to manipulate the attachment of the German lower middle class to traditional German culture to achieve power. The Nazis, of course, powerfully corrupted classical German culture.
The reason why the Nazi succeeded, beyond the fact that the economic crisis of the 1930's pushed them over...
The reason why the Nazi succeeded, beyond the fact that the economic crisis of the 1930's pushed them over the top, was that the German lower middle class was digusted by the degenerate culture of the artistic avant garde, and therefore were vulnerable to plying of the Nazis. The Nazi movement has the support of nationalist elements in German upper class or it never would have succeeded. It was launched as a counter element to pushback against the violent street politics of the various communist and leftist factions.
Yes, a powerful teaching tool. But be clear about what it is teaching. In our current situation in America, some of the alt right and new right are in the role of the Nazi. But some of what we call the left or the progressive faction is at one and the same time both communist and the fascist. The great parallel, if you understand Cabaret correctly, is that the degenerate artistic avant garde is in the same role, a force working to wear down the traditional structure of society based on work, community institutions and family. The avant garde artists in Cabaret were not innovators trying to liberate society. They were degenerated people, perhaps dupes themselves. But if they were dupes, then exploited and abused people.
Cabaret is one my favorite films and on my list as a candidate for the best film ever made, at least a nominee. But it has to be understood correctly. It explains a lot more than just how the Nazis worked.
@DEC1711 It's not a German Folk Song. It was written by Kander and Ebb (2 Jewish men) for the play, "Cabaret."
@DEC1711 It's not a German Folk Song. It was written by Kander and Ebb (2 Jewish men) for the play, "Cabaret."
I adore the phonograph version I wish I'd seen it live. I think it's the most powerful. None of this climbing up ladders business...
The scene in the film version is set in a roadside cafe and the Hitler Youth come in to encourage people to join the party by singing this very rousing, patriotic song. When you see the reaction of the crowd, you can understand how Nazi Germany grew.