Wir English translation
von Reinhard Mey

Returning home on well-known paths
I unlock the apartment door
She hardly ever comes to meet me anymore
She hardly looks up from her work
And there is nothing to say
And there are no questions
And no answer to them either
And days come, days go
And so my life flies by
Don't dare look in the mirror
How tired I have become
And from so many plans
All that remains are shards and tears
And only the question of meaning
I wanted freedom, boundless space
And no barriers in our living space And to be victorious with her by my side
Now I fail in my dream before her
I hear the keys in the doors
I know he is finally here
And I know his steps
Will no longer be the first to lead him to me
And I know he will be silent
And I will not show
That I am freezing on my island
What passes there is my life
Maybe my best time! There must be something else
More than being alone together
Than misunderstanding and arguing
Over trivialities
As the only thing we have in common!


I wanted to reach high, I wanted to fly
I wanted to be more alert than others
Everyday life shouldn't get me down,
Now everyday life is catching up with my highs
And she is everything I love!
And he is everything I want!
And what if there was still a chance?
And my doubts are silent
We could start anew
Win each other again
And if she only wants it, I do!

Why does living together
Only involve so much suffering?
Why is the path to each other
Why is the first step so difficult?
It is so easy to hurt
And so difficult to give in!
I love her so much!

We wanted to reach the horizon
And we only have a little boat made of paper
Not to lower our sails in any of life's storms
We can still do it, together - WE!