Berufsjugendlich [English translation]

Please don't be like that

It's a job for the youthful

Nena don't be like that

It's a career for the young

The people don't take it seriously

And it's time for you to learn

Please don't be like that

It's a job for the young

Please don't be like that

It's a profession for the young

The people don't take it seriously

And it pisses them off

The old start off hip

And yet she already has a couple grandkids

You all could all like to have me

Do I have to wear pearl earrings now?

Do I have to use a cane for you all now?

Am I no longer allowed to ever tell a joke again?

Am I no longer allowed to ever go to a Disco/Club again?

Do I feel too good, huh? Is that a problem?

Am I not getting old?

And I not remaining young?

Nah, I make music

That's the difference

I believe

I'm not normal/typical

(She's not normal/typical)

I'm not normal/typical

(She's not normal/typical)

Please don't be like that

It's a job for the youthful

Nena don't be like that

It's a career for the young

The people don't take it seriously

And it's time for you to learn

Please don't be like that

It's a job for the young

Please don't be like that

It's a profession for the young

The people don't take it seriously

Because it's not reasonable [rational/sensible]

Of course one can feel good

But no more with 54

The people don't like it

It rubs them the wrong way

I am plenty to this youthful profession

I apparently don't fulfill my duty

I wear a smile on my face too then

I'm apparently already the first first [firstest?] old

I crank up the music, that it cracks/pops

I am only me, do you got that?

I am not a job of the young

But

I'm not normal/typical

(She's not normal/typical)

I'm not normal/typical

(She's not normal/typical)

I'm not normal/typical

(She's not normal/typical)

I'm not normal/typical

(She's not normal/typical)

Please don't be like that

It's a job for the young

Please don't be like that

It's a profession for the young

Job for the young

• Artist:Nena
• Album:Oldschool