17 b. But Then
(alternative: An Atmosphere of Departure)
Some long days I spent only at home.
Here it’s warm and I feel good.
Here I’m happy and know myself out of here
Here I am gaining new strength and courage.
BUT THEN:an atmosphere of departure comes over me
The whole world is given to me,
Upon it I was born.
On it, I want to live,
I want to inhabit the whole world!
Today I leave for the south and don’t come home again so soon!
I like to be in my little garden.
Enjoy light and air and warmth.
All the plants they are always waiting for me.
At home I’m really happy at all
BUT THEN: an atmosphere of departure comes over me
The whole world is given to me,
Upon it I was born.
On it, I want to live,
I want to inhabit the whole world!
Today I leave for the north and don’t come home again so soon!
BUT THEN: an atmosphere of departure comes over me
Today I leave for the east and don’t come home again so soon!
Today I leave for the west and don’t come home again so soon!