Im Schneckenhaus English translation
von Joris

I have no pity for myself, far too little for you
The last bridge blown up, the last border in sight
Among hundreds of people, I still feel alone
Standing in invisible walls, safe but small, I am lost in being.

Arrived five minutes ago, but I already feel like leaving
Didn't get that stupid job, but actually I only wanted it
Miss the warmth in winter and the snow in summer
I hardly notice anymore when I walk in the sunshine, stand in the sunshine

When the sky breaks, promising me so much
Doubt comes over me, I've experienced it, I've been here before
And when it's at its best, I don't miss anything anymore
Then I take off and run away, oooh, yeah


I'm far too sluggish, yet I run too fast
I'm quite dark during the day, and far too bright at night
I still have so much to say, but I can't find the words
I just want to go home, and it carries me far away, just further and further away

When the sky breaks, promising me so much
Doubt comes over me, I've experienced it, I've been here before
And when it's at its best, I don't miss anything anymore
Then I take off and run away

My world stands still now, since Thursday evening
Please open your eyes and take me in your arms
Breathing machine and heart monitor, suddenly the world turned too fast for you
Upwards, into an unknown land

And what seemed important, I wrote it down
I so often feel in distress, when I look back, I laugh myself to death
Because it eats me up inside, I miss you so much
Believe me, it's not worth it

When it's at its best and you don't miss anything anymore
Then open your eyes