Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: show-tunes
Song Meaning of “Epilog – ich hab geträumt von Manderley – Reprise” by Orchester Stuttgart
This song, ‘Epilog – Ich hab geträumt von Manderley – Reprise’, from the album ‘Rebecca’ tells the story of someone reflecting on a dream they had of ‘Manderley’—a once perfect and happy home. In the dream, they’re thinking back to a time when Manderley was a peaceful and tranquil setting. They feel a sense of nostalgia, as if they used to feel really alive there and now all that’s left is emptiness.
The dream is poignantly presented through the lyrics of the song. The narrator speaks of the past, as if they’re unable to come to terms with the reality of its downfall: “My dreams of Manderley/When I was held in glory/Now it’s just a dream I can’t let go”. They are trying to remember the good times before it all unraveled, and yet, they still feel empty inside.
The song also speaks of a yearning to go back to the place that once brought them joy and comfort: “I thought I might have gone once more/But now it’s just a fading dream”. Despite the pain of saying goodbye to those memories, the narrator still cherishes the time they had at Manderley and will always remember it fondly.