Theater [English translation]

They put a mask on every evening

And they play the role they have to play

They have sold their hearts to the theatre

They're standing up there and those below look at them

They're kings, beggars, clowns in the footlight

But how it looks deep inside them, you can't see

Theatre, theatre, the curtain opens

Then the stage becomes the world

Theatre, theatre, it's like an intoxication

And it's only the moment that counts

Like a burning fever, like a piece of happiness

A long forgotten dream comes back to life

Theatre, theatre, hated and loved

Heaven and hell at the same time

And the clown has to laugh, even if he wants to cry

And the audience doesn't see that a tear is rolling down

And the hero has to be strong, and fight for the right

But often he's got stage fright

Everything is just like theatre, but it's also reality

Theatre, the gateway to fantasy

Theatre, theatre, only those stay true to you

Who love you with a passion

Theatre, theatre

(And the clown has to laugh)

Is life and dream

(Even if he wants to cry)

Beginning and ending at the same time

(And the audience doesn't see that a tear is rolling down)

Theatre, theatre

(And the hero has to be strong)

You give us the applause

(And fight for the right)

We give everything for you

(But often he's got stage fright)

And laugh and cry for you

(Theatre, theatre)

Yes, we give everything for you

• Artist:Katja Ebstein
• Album:Eurovision Song Contest 1980