Bitter Sweet

Well, this

Is such a sad affair

I've opened up my heart

Oh, so many times

But now it's closed

Oh, my dear

Every salted tear it wrings

Bitter sweet applause

But when the show is in full swing

Every once in a while

High stepping chorus lines mean I'm forgetting

My lullaby, Liebchen

How rich

In contrast, love can be

Sometimes I'm quite amused

To see it twist and turn

To taste both sweet and dry

These vintage years

Lovers, you consume, my friend

As others their wine

Nein

Das ist nicht das Ende der Welt

Gestrandet an Leben und Kunst

Und das Spiel geht weiter, wie man weiß

Noch viele schönste Wiedersehen

And now

As you turn to leave

You try to force a smile

As if to compensate

Then you break down

And cry