Er war gerade 18 Jahr' [English translation]

He was only 18 years old,

Almost a child with smooth hair,

A man to love.

The summer was leaving when I saw him,

The empty nights left for me

Were already near.

I styled and dressed

A bit more youthful,

I wanted to try it.

As we looked into each other's eyes,

I would have done everything

To seduce him.

He was only 18 years old,

For me indeed the best reason

To succumb.

He said nothing of love,

I think he thought more of a sport,

Wanted to defeat me.

He said "I fancy you!",

He might have seen that in

A movie someday.

A whole lot of embarrassment,

A heaven full of bliss,

That's how it happened.

He was only 18 years old,

That was all clear to me

When I woke up.

In a short rush the happiness faded,

The loneliness, it came back

Before I realized it.

He got dressed, he left,

I did not say: "Oh, please stay!",

I let him go.

He said: "You were not bad at all!",

The youth seemed to give him the right

To see it that way.

I styled and dressed

A bit more youthful,

Lost in thoughts.

I had totally forgotten

That I am twice as old as 18.

• Artist:Dalida