Günther Schwenn, born Adolf Hermann Carl Günther Franzke on March 18, 1903, in Berlin, was a prominent German lyricist known for his significant contributions to Schlager music, operettas, and musicals. He passed away on January 4, 1991, in Montreux, Switzerland. During World War II, Schwenn wrote various soldier and wartime songs, including "Der Marsch der 80 Millionen führt in die Zukunft hinein" and "Bleibe meine gute Kameradin." He also penned lyrics for entertainment films like "Kora Terry" (1940), featuring the evergreen song "Im Leben geht alles vorüber."

Schwenn's career included writing for operettas such as "Maske in Blau" and musicals like "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart." He collaborated with composers like Fred Raymond and Ludwig Schmidseder, producing works such as "Melodie der Nacht" and "Frauen im Metropol." In 1963, he wrote the lyrics for "Komm, leg’ Deinen Arm um mich," performed by Esther Ofarim.

Aside from his artistic endeavors, Schwenn was active in professional associations, including the Deutscher Textdichter-Verband and GEMA. He was recognized with several awards, including the Paul-Lincke-Ring in 1979, and played a role in establishing the GEMA Foundation to support composers and lyricists. Schwenn's legacy is marked by his enduring contributions to German entertainment music and his support for the artistic community.