The night floats down
Another day is gone
Night floats down
Nearer, by a day, to the rim
When life will end.
Another night has passed,
Again a day arrives,
Thus chase the two each other
Already for many years.
Thus chase the two each other
Never to return,
I follow them with a sigh,
Looking after them with tears.
And they fly, just as if
Neither one wants to be second
Days and night arrive anew,
Look, and continue flying
Thus fly, without a goal,
The days, for many years.
From their crazy, wild play
I became sick and old already
How much longer, you nights and days,
Will you chase each other?
Make an end to the chase
I can’t take it anymore!