Ich bin ja kein Mann [English translation]

You've gone away,

all my pleading got nowhere.

"Now, don't cry,"

you said in the door,

and laughed at me.

So, I immediately called

all my pals and friends.

Why should I not do

as best I can?

No, I'm not a man,

I'm allowed to cry.

No, I'm not a man,

and believe me,

if I dance alone today,

no one will give me a funny look;

I can play and feel heavenly.

No, I'm not a man,

no, I'm not a man.

You've gone away,

and if I'm honest it really hurts.

In order not to die

I'll do what I must,

revert to plan B.

I'll replace my tears with make-up

and put on my tightest dress

and let myself get taken

because I'm up to it.

No, I'm not a man,

I'm allowed to cry.

No, I'm not a man,

and believe me,

if I dance alone today,

no one will give me a funny look;

I can play and feel heavenly.

No, I'm not a man,

no, I'm not a man.

Da-da-da da-da da-dam

No, I'm not a man,

no, I'm not a man,

not a man.

• Artist:Linda Hesse