Ljuset [English translation]

I see how the candles burn out,

I see how every life comes to an end.

The brilliant flares that shone for us

will end, they all burn out.

I see how life drains away,

how the time is always too short.

The endless path that should be my life

ends, it shall also reach its end.

I stood by the roaring sea in the night

And looked out into endless space.

And I saw a faint but distinct glow;

I saw that new stars are born

So although it was night it was still not dark;

Out there new lights were lit.

We are a second in the current of time,

But our life is irreplaceable.

So before my flame goes out,

And the twilight hour is silent,

I want to be a torch for those who follow us

a time, a light on their path;

A time, a light in their life.

• Artist:Björn Afzelius
• Album:Björn Afzelius & Mikael Wiehe (1986)