Das Bürgerlied
Hannes Wader
The Citizen's Song
Whether we wear red, yellow collars
Helmets or hats
Wear boots or shoes
Or whether we sew skirts
And twist wires into shoes
That does, that does nothing to it!
Whether we can preside
Or have to grease files
Without rest and without peace
Whether we just read Collegia
Or tie brooms
That does, that does nothing to it!
Whether we proudly ride on horseback
Or whether we walk on foot
Always towards our goal
Whether we are adorned with crosses in front
Or pressed by crosses behind
That does, that does nothing to it!
But whether we build something new
Or just digest the old
Like the grass digests the cow
Whether we achieve something in the world
Or just stare at the world
That does, that does something to it!
Whether we are vigorous and busy
Where it is necessary to act vigorously
Always bravely reach out
Or whether we think sleepily:
"God will give it in sleep."
That does, that does something to it!
Therefore, you citizens, you brothers
All members of one alliance
Whatever each of us does
All who have sung this song
Both the old and the young
We do, we do something about it!
All who have sung this song
Both the old and the young
We do, we do something about it!
