Alles was ich wünsche

Bettina Wegner's song "Alles was ich wünsche" is a poignant and heartfelt plea for enduring love amidst the inevitable trials and tribulations of life. The lyrics express a deep desire for a love that remains untainted by the darker aspects of existence. Wegner uses vivid imagery, such as the "rote Tiefe" (red depth) and "goldne Band" (golden bond), to symbolize the profound and precious nature of this love. The wish for only "helle Vögel mit Weißen Schwingen" (bright birds with white wings) to bring a touch of eternity underscores a longing for purity and constancy in the relationship.

The song also reflects a broader yearning for a world free from sorrow and separation. Wegner's wish to "beschenken" (gift) the entire world and her reluctance to think about farewells or the end of the day highlight a desire for perpetual joy and togetherness. The imagery of "tief im Meer von Blumen" (deep in a sea of flowers) and "in deinen Augen zum Grund versinken" (sink to the bottom in your eyes) conveys a sense of being completely enveloped and lost in the beauty and depth of love.

However, the song takes a melancholic turn as Wegner acknowledges the fragility and impermanence of love. The final stanza speaks to the loss and disillusionment that often accompany love, with references to "heißen Herzen, die längst erfroren" (hot hearts that have long since frozen) and the "rote Blume, die nie mehr blühen wird" (red flower that will never bloom again). This juxtaposition of hope and despair captures the complex and often bittersweet nature of love, making the song a deeply resonant and emotional experience for listeners.