An Die Sterne

I see you, star, up there in the sky,
So cold and so infinitely far...
And yet you have given me comfort,
Always faithful to guide me.
Renouncing your sister, the moon,
Just like my hope for light,
I travel through the cold worlds,
But the direction, I do not know...

Oh, silver light of my stars,
You shine in the desolate night,
Even if I walk my path alone,
You always watch over me...

I have long lost my goal
And no longer believe in it.
My place in the world has been forgotten...
Have I already fulfilled my duty?
Oh, star, if only I could reach you,
Touch your silver rays;
You could give me new hope,
Enchant my mind and senses...

Oh, silver light of my stars,
You shine in the desolate night,
Even if I walk my path alone,
You always watch over me...

Oh, star up there in the sky, believe me,
Even if my body fades one day,
My soul will always know you,
If the connection exists,
It will weave a temple for itself
From rays, the shining light...
And there I will wait for you,
For I cannot forget you...

Oh, silver light of my stars,
You shine in the desolate night,
Even if I walk my path alone,
You always watch over me...