Bitter-Sweet

Well, this is such a sad affair

I've opened up my heart oh so many times

But now it's closed

Oh my dear, every salted tear

It wrings bitter-sweet applause

But when the show's in full swing

Every once in a while

High-stepping chorus lines

Mean I'm forgetting

Mein lullaby, liebchen

How rich in contrast love can be

Sometimes I'm quite amused

To see it twist and turn

To taste both sweet and dry

These vintage years

Lovers you consume, my friend

As others their wine

Nein, das ist nicht das ende der welt

Gestrandet an leben und kunst

Und das spiel geht weiter wie man weiss

Noch viele schonste wiedershen

And now, as you turn to leave

You try to force a smile as if to compensate

Then you break down and cry