Hoppá [English translation]

I’ve seen 1001 cities, been traveling for 1001 years

One day I met a dashing Arabic ticket inspector

He showed me I had a beautiful eye, therefore I had the day free on his train

And since the place was full of sights to see, he would even show me around

“What language should we speak,” I asked, “I don’t know diddly squat about Arabic.”

“No problem,” he said, he was a hotel receptionist, ticket inspecting was just a side job

He spoke six languages, “even Hungarian a bit” – oopsy-daisy, my jaw hit the floor

A poor Hungarian woman traveling alone is better off hooking up with a man

The Sun is rising slow ’n lazy, a rosebud is springing to life

A new day is dawning, my prince, so I will stop my story,

And since I’m tired of traveling, of clack-click train wheel rattle

I will settle down, live in a house, make me a lil’ child

I will see 1001 cities, travel for 1001 years.

• Artist:Palya Bea