Das Spiel [English translation]

That you are no more

what you used to be

Ever since you took

your clothes off for me

That you lose your cool

For a one-night stand

And you lose it all,

I did not intend

You want me for yourself

And you want all of me

But on that level

It's no fun for me

That's just not my thing

I only feel at home

Between all the chairs*

I just want to play

Not hurting you

I just want to play

Not hurting you**

That because of me

You're leaving someone else

That you sometimes cry

'Cause you are upset

That from time to time

There is someone else

Who from here and there

Moves into my life

That you fall in love

'Cause we're making love

That you're struck so much,

I just did not know

It was never planned

That you're feeling now

Like you're one of many

I just want to play

Not hurting you

I just want to play

Not hurting you

That you sleep no more

'Cause it turns you on

Every time I move

And the way I move

That you nearly burn

Underneath my hand

When I'm touching you

I could not have guessed

I'm just standing 'round

Doing this or that

Running my hand through my hair

Already makes you want me

Better let it be

I've got too much respect

For your feelings

I just want to play

Not hurting you

I just want to play

Not hurting you

*German expression, meaning: Not being able to decide, and typically ending up with nothing (landing between all the chairs by not being able to decide which one to take)

** The refrain is a pun, based on what Germans say to a child that is afraid of a dog: "He just wants to play, he won't do anything (i.e., he won't hurt you)"

• Artist:Annett Louisan
• Album:Bohème (track 01)