Als ich fortging English translation
von Udo Jürgens

I forgot something here with you
Something was left behind, behind this door
When I left, I completely overlooked
That I was missing the most important thing

I don’t mean the poster with the clown
He would only look sadly at me
Nor the book I’ve been searching for
Since I parted from you


I read the old letters
Your words brought pictures back to life in me
I need to feel your closeness
All roads lead back to you

I forgot something here with you
When I left, a part of me stayed here
And more and more it’s getting harder
To fully do without you

I read the old letters
Your words brought pictures back to life in me
I want to feel your closeness
All roads lead back to you


I forgot something here with you
Tell me it’s still alive behind this door
Don’t ask what was
Today it’s clear to me: I’ve always been searching for you