Evelina [English translation]

We fell in love on the Stena Line

on the way to Fredrikshavn,

we got engaged on Larsbjørns Street

in beautiful Copenhagen.

When the police forbid the Speakeasy, I said:

"Cheers for freedom!"

But then Evelina came, so the police left again.

Oooh Evelina!

She said "We are traveling to Madrid, my friend."

I said " I own 10 bucks."

She went and called Simon Spies Travel agency direct,

I think we took off at 5 o'clock

But without a passport, in customs,

I was grabbed by two Civil Guards.

But Evelina speaks Spanish,

so they loaned out their company car.

Oooh, Evelina! Oooh Evelina!

You are the woman in my life!

You have individual style, Evelina.

We went immediately to France,

to my beloved Paris

We sat and enjoyed shellfish one night

at the Place de la Bastille.

We were completely broke,

but beside us sat two assessors.

Evelina got some dirt in her eye,

they took care of the bill.

Oooh, Evelina! Oooh Evelina!

We wanted to go home to Copenhagen again,

but in Lübeck we got caught again

When the customs officers saw my beard

they got something blissful in their glance.

They asked me to show my hidden bombs,

Evelina heard wrong..

They escorted me to Puttganden

and wished me well.

I say Oooh Evelina!

Oooh Evelina!

You are the woman in my life!

You have individual style, Evelina.

We wanted to go home to Copenhagen again,

but in Lübeck war is killing

When the terrorists saw my beard

they got something blissful in their glance.

They asked me to show my hidden bombs,

Evelina heard wrong..

They escorted me to Puttganden

and wished me well.

Ooooh Evelina...

Yes, it is the devil in my appendix

wonderful to have a beautiful wife;

We have never had so many

good friends as right now.

And I am popular with the politicians,

and business men and police.

Yes, the enjoyment to grin contemptuously

has always had its price.

Oooh, Evelina!

Oooh Evelina!

You are the woman in my life!

You have individual style, Evelina.

• Artist:Björn Afzelius
• Album:Globetrotter (1980)