Wäre ich einfach nur feige [English translation]

If only I were a coward,

I'd keep out of many (people's) way

Were I to not take sides

and life would be easier

Were I to accept my worst fears

also others I'd include,

I'd be able to forgive myself more

Line up mistakes next to mistakes

Because every dream collects its toll

Every wish sometimes falls flat

Every fight has an end

Every stone can be turned

And even the strongest fail

Each weakness would be a medal

and I'd no longer be a dreamprince

I wouldn't have to look hysterically handsome

and wouldn't run after each trend

I'd have the right to let myself go

Everyone would know: he's crazy again

Wouldn't be unbelievable

I'd let myself get sidetracked

Because every dream collects its toll

Every wish sometimes falls flat

Every fight has an end

Every stone can be turned

And even the strongest fail

Every anxiety disappears

Every alarm gives up as well

Were I to put my head aside

I'd fight less often

'Coz the weaker gives in

I'd no longer mimic Tarzan

If I abstained from muscle-game

I'd be of such obscurity

I'd be of such dispensability

With myself at peace

No plan, no goal

Because every dream collects its toll

Every wish sometimes falls flat

Every fight has an end

Every stone can be turned

And even the strongest fail

Every anxiety disappears

Every alarm gives up as well

Were I to put my head aside

I'd fight less often

'Coz the weaker gives in

Were I to put my head aside

I'd have glorious times

and everything would be more fun

• Artist:Herbert Grönemeyer
• Album:2011 Schiffsverkehr