Lili Marleen

In front of the barracks, in front of the big gate
there was a lantern
and if it's still there

that's where we'll meet again

by the lantern we'll stand
like we used to
Lili Marleen

like we used to
Lili Marleen.

Our two shadows looked like one;
that we loved each other so much
was clear to see. And everyone should see it

when we stand by the lantern
like we used to
Lili Marleen

like we used to
Lili Marleen.

The guard already called: They're playing taps;
it could cost three days! - Comrade
I'll be right there. Then we said goodbye.
How much I would love to go with you

with you
Lili Marleen

with you
Lili Marleen.

She knows your steps
your graceful walk

every evening she burns
she forgot about me long ago. And if some sorrow befalls me
who will stand by the lantern
with you
Lili Marleen?
with you
Lili Marleen?

From the quiet room
from the earth's depths
your loving mouth lifts me as if in a dream. When the late mists swirl
I will stand by the lantern
like we used to
Lili Marleen

like we used to
Lili Marleen.