Förhoppning [English translation]

Most things don't turn out the way you imagined

And no one else is there that you can blame

And your behind is behind you even though you turned around

And it's not likely getting better

And if you read about such that is written

about people who have acted well and greatly,

then your life seems spilled away

and it's not likely getting better

I guess I've wasted my only life

on tobacco and fucking and horse racing

And I've had the booze as pastime

and it made my head hurt

I think I'll turn my poor soul in

to pastor Ström in the chapel

And if he takes care of it really well,

he get's the lady of mine instead

No, not much become what you've hoped

And the kids are best when they are small

And love is the sweetest while it's burgeoning

then it's not likely getting better

A vow is best while it's a vow

and it will be different when it's fulfilled

Then you have forgotten most of what you vowed

and it's not likely getting better

But when I pass away one day,

then I shall live the other way around

Farewell to card games and liquor stores

than break down your character

And bachelor I will then remain as well

As a lone soul I want to wander

while the lady runs around and works on

and keeps others in check

• Artist:Allan Edwall