Verse 1 Down where the brambles grow tangled and deep, Dudi and Julla have no need to keep plans for tomorrow or dreams of the sky — an apple has fallen. That’s reason enough to get by. Chorus Apple for breakfast, walnuts for snow, take what you need and let the rest grow. No need for hurry, no need to know all — the best little treasures are those that just fall. Verse 2 Jays taste the apples without asking why, hornets come buzzing and want their supply. Dudi says, “Leave them. There’s plenty for all.” Julla finds three good ones under the wall. Chorus Apple for breakfast, walnuts for snow, take what you need and let the rest grow. No need for hurry, no need to know all — the best little treasures are those that just fall. Verse 3 Then by the walnut tree, under a leaf, somebody tiny is limping with grief. “What should we do?” — and for once they don’t know. A blackbird says softly, “I’ll show you. Like so.” Bridge A stem for a splint, a grass thread wound light, steady and gentle — yes, that looks right. Dudi looks puzzled. Julla looks too: “Learning is useful when someone needs you.” Final Chorus Apples for today, walnuts for snow, some things are worth learning — now that we know. No need for hurry, no need to know all, but learn what can help when a small friend might fall. Outro, gesprochen oder halb gesungen: “Learn something else tomorrow?” “Maybe.” “After breakfast?” “Definitely after breakfast.” 😄
