Vielen Dank Für Die Blumen Lyrics in English Udo Jürgens

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Vielen Dank Für Die Blumen by Udo Jürgens from German to English.
These lyrics have verified word for word translations. Click any lyric word to see the translation and hear the pronunciation!
As a man of action you are well written by the boss
Then I approached the secretary
I did my best and probably exaggerated
Because in the company the boss is the first man
He invited me over and he said, “You understand
It would be terrible if we lost you with us
I don't know how things will continue here without you
But let's try it for the first time next time."
Thank you very much for the flowers
Thank you, how kind of you
Sometimes life likes to play cat and mouse with you
There will always be someone who tricks you
Thank you very much for the flowers
Thank you, how kind of you
I saw the most beautiful woman that has ever beguiled me
And it was really love at first sight
I felt that she had already silently heard me
And thought, "Man, how lucky you are again"
I knew for sure that this time everything was clear
She opened her eyes to me and then said
“You are the most beautiful man that has ever been there for me
My name is Dieter and I'll start something with you'
Thank you very much for the flowers
Thank you, how sweet of you
Sometimes life likes to play cat and mouse with you
There will always be someone who tricks you
Thank you very much for the flowers
Thank you, how kind of you
Red roses bloom and are just souvenirs
The mimosas bloom like a smile from you
Autumn crocuses are blooming, they say comfortingly to me
What does it matter if I lose once?
Thank you very much for the flowers
Thank you, how kind of you
Lyrics and Translations Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lyrics © Filmkunst-Musikverlags und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH, BMG Rights Management
Did you like this lyrics translation?

Herbstzeitlosenautumn crocuses / meadow saffron

Herbstzeitlosen refers to autumn crocuses or meadow saffron. It's a beautiful and somewhat rare word for a flower that blooms in autumn, often mistaken for a true crocus.

In the song, these flowers are mentioned as

Udo Jurgens sings this as a wry little fable about how life keeps handing you the same bittersweet bouquet.

The verses tell two mirror-image stories: getting fired for chasing the boss's secretary, then finding a new woman on the rebound (who, in a running joke, turns out to be called Dieter). Every time something falls apart, the chorus shrugs it off with mock politeness: "Thank you very much for the flowers, how kind of you." It's the sarcastic reply of someone who has just been let down, said with a smile instead of a scene.

By the closing verse the flowers become a real metaphor. Roses, mimosas and autumn crocuses all bloom and fade, and the singer decides losing is just part of the deal. The song's charm is in that resigned, cheerful tone: bad luck in love and work is treated as ordinary weather, not tragedy.

Did you know?
In addition to reading lyric translations, you can now learn German with music and lyrics from your favorite artists.
Yes, including Vielen Dank Für Die Blumen by Udo Jürgens!
No more boring lessons. You can now learn with engaging and culturally relevant lyrics from the best artists.
LEARN GERMAN WITH VIELEN DANK FÜR DIE BLUMEN BY UDO JÜRGENS
Learn German with music with 753 lyric translations from various artists including Udo Jürgens
Check out our mobile app
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Rated 4.9 by 7000+ learners
Rated 4.9 stars
Learn German with lessons based on this song!
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
Rated 4.9 by 7000+ learners
Apple and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
MORE UDO JÜRGENS