Dunja, Du

Ronny

About Dunja, Du

"Dunja, du" is originally a West German schlager song, written by Wolfgang Roloff and Hans Hee. In 1966, it was recorded by Ronny (Wolfgang Roloff)With lyrics in Swedish by Bengt Sundström, as "Vi ska gå hand i hand", copyright credited 1966. With these lyrics, Gunnar Wiklund recorded the song, releasing it as a single in 1967 with "Jag ser en värld" acting as B-side. His version became a major Svensktoppen hit for 20 weeks between 14 April-25 August 1968, topping the chart for four weeks. With these lyrics, the song was also recorded by Vikingarna on the 1999 album Kramgoa låtar 1999. 


Year:
2014
2:34

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Wo der Strom endlos weit durch die stillen Felder fließt,
wo der rote Jasmin dort vom alten Hügel grüßt,
haben wir manch’ Abend geträumt vor der Tür,
ja, dort war ich zu Haus einst bei Dir.

Dunja, du, Dunja, du,
und der Strom wird weiterzieh’n,
immerzu, immerzu wird die Erde wieder grün;
mag die Zeit auch vergeh’n,
es wird immer so sein, 
aber du, Dunja, du bist allein.

Wo der Himmel so blau und der Blick unendlich weit,
wo die Lieder erklingen aus längst vergang’ner Zeit,
wo der Wand’rer sich wünscht, wär’ für immer ich hier,
ja, dort war ich zu Haus einst bei dir.

Dunja, du, Dunja, du,
und der Strom wird weiterzieh’n,
immerzu, immerzu wird die Erde wieder grün;
mag die Zeit auch vergeh’n,
es wird immer so sein, 
aber du, Dunja, du bist allein.

Wenn am Himmel gen Süden die letzte Schwalbe zieht 
und am Ufer dort drunten die letzte Blume blüht,
geht mein Sehnen zu dir in die Ferne hinaus,
denn dort war ich bei dir einst zu Haus.

Dunja, du, Dunja, du,
und der Strom wird weiterzieh’n,
immerzu, immerzu wird die Erde wieder grün.
Mag die Zeit auch vergeh’n,
es wird immer so sein, 
aber du, Dunja, du bist allein,
aber du, Dunja, du bist allein.

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


1 fan

Written by: Hans Hee, Wolfgang Roloff

Lyrics © Edition IDEE-VERLAG

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


8 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Dunja, Du" is a famous song by Ronny, a popular German singer. Ronny, whose real name was Wolfgang Roloff, was best known for his German-language covers of popular American country and western songs.
Song's Origin and Success
"Dunja, Du" was one of Ronny's most successful singles when it was released in 1972. It is still widely loved and recognized today, over four decades after its original release.
Lyrics Content
The song is a haunting ballad about unrequited love. The title translates to "Dunja, You" in English. Dunja is a female Slavic name, implying that the song might be directed at a specific individual.
Song's Genre
"Dunja, Du" can be classified as Schlager, a popular genre in Germany that is known for its catchy tunes, happy lyrics, and light-hearted melody. The genre itself is considered as German pop music that often features love, relationships, and feeling-good themes.
Record Label
The single was produced under the label Polydor, a major German record label that was home to many popular German artists during the 1970s.
The Sound of the Song
“Dunja, Du” balances the tone of melancholy with an upbeat rhythm, blending orchestral arrangements with a strong, cheerfully sounding choir on the background, which creates a unique soundscape that adds to the song’s popularity and staying power.
Influence on Other Artists
The song's melody and lyrics have been influential for many other artists. Many German singers, including Hein Simons and Ireen Sheer, have covered "Dunja, Du." Furthermore, it's not uncommon for the song to be featured in various German film and television productions.
Cultural Influence
This song has become a symbol of the classic German Schlager and played an influential role in defining this music era. Its wide recognition makes it frequently performed at German music festivals and other cultural events.

Discuss the Dunja, Du Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Dunja, Du Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/33476149/Ronny/Dunja%2C+Du>.

    Missing lyrics by Ronny?

    Know any other songs by Ronny? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Dunja, Du

    718.1K
    1,294     54

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Gotye: "But _____ didn't have to cut me off"
    A we
    B you
    C she
    D our classmate

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Ronny tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!