<P> The Nazis 's violent rise is a powerful , ever - present undercurrent in the film . Their progress can be tracked through the characters ' changing actions and attitudes . While in the beginning of the film National Socialist members are sometimes harassed and even kicked out of the Kit Kat Klub , the final shot of the film shows the cabaret 's audience is dominated by Nazi party members . The rise of the Nazis is also dramatically demonstrated in the rural beer garden scene . In a sunlit outdoor setting a boy -- only his face seen -- sings to a relaxed audience of all ages what at first seem mild lyrics ( `` Tomorrow Belongs To Me '' ) about the beauties of nature and youth . The camera shifts to show that the singer is wearing a brown Hitler Youth uniform . He lifts his hand in the Nazi salute . One by one , nearly all the adults and young people watching are induced to rise and join in the singing and saluting , the gentle a capella ballad gradually transforming to a harsh and militant anthem . Max and Brian return to their car after witnessing this show of growing support for the National Socialist movement , Brian asking Max , `` Do you still think you can control them ? '' Later , Brian 's one - man confrontation with a Nazi in the street is a futile gesture , leading to nothing but him being beaten up . </P>
<P> The Nazis 's violent rise is a powerful , ever - present undercurrent in the film . Their progress can be tracked through the characters ' changing actions and attitudes . While in the beginning of the film National Socialist members are sometimes harassed and even kicked out of the Kit Kat Klub , the final shot of the film shows the cabaret 's audience is dominated by Nazi party members . The rise of the Nazis is also dramatically demonstrated in the rural beer garden scene . In a sunlit outdoor setting a boy -- only his face seen -- sings to a relaxed audience of all ages what at first seem mild lyrics ( `` Tomorrow Belongs To Me '' ) about the beauties of nature and youth . The camera shifts to show that the singer is wearing a brown Hitler Youth uniform . He lifts his hand in the Nazi salute . One by one , nearly all the adults and young people watching are induced to rise and join in the singing and saluting , the gentle a capella ballad gradually transforming to a harsh and militant anthem . Max and Brian return to their car after witnessing this show of growing support for the National Socialist movement , Brian asking Max , `` Do you still think you can control them ? '' Later , Brian 's one - man confrontation with a Nazi in the street is a futile gesture , leading to nothing but him being beaten up . </P>
who sings tomorrow belongs to me in cabaret
who sings tomorrow belongs to me in cabaret
a boy nearly all the adults and young people watching
a boy nearly all the adults and young people watching