Ein bisschen Goethe, ein bisschen Bonaparte [English translation]

A bit of Goethe, a bit of Bonaparte,

That's how he should look, the man I'm waiting for.

A bit of intellect, a bit of courage,

Sitting next to me, yes, that would be great!

A bit of Goethe, a bit of Bonaparte,

That's how he should look, the man I'm waiting for.

A bit of courage, a bit of intellect –

If only I knew where he lives and what he's called!

One had strong arms,

But he was no great light.

The other had a lot in his head,

But a man, that he was not.

A bit of Goethe, a bit of Bonaparte,

That's how he should look, the man I'm waiting for.

A bit of courage, a bit of intellect –

If only I knew where he lives and what he's called!

One of them, he was a German Master,

But much too shy to kiss.

The other was a Casanova,

So not to be called faithful.

A bit of Goethe, a bit of Bonaparte,

That's how he should look, the man I'm waiting for.

A bit of intellect, a bit of courage,

Sitting next to me, yes, that would be great.

A bit of Goethe, a bit of Bonaparte,

That's how he should look, the man I'm waiting for.

A bit of courage, a bit of intellect –

If only I knew where he lives and what he's called,

If only I knew where he lives and what he's called!

• Artist:France Gall