Reeperbahn 2011 [English translation]

I’m gettin’ ‘round, have seen a lot

Istanbul – New York – Athens,

but everywhere I go, I’m kinda sad. ¹

Or in Rio in the evening wind,

a gorgeous babe on each arm. ²

Even so, I’m somehow kinda sad.

I’m hangin’ in Ibiza on the beach,

A big fat joint in my hand.

Even so, I’m somehow kinda sad.

I don’t know why I’m not so really happy,

but after a while it occurs to me again:

Reeperbahn – I’m gettin’ there,

You red-hot mile, on which I can. ³

Reeperbahn – everything’s cool,

you old gangster bitch, now I’m back again.⁴

I’m stayin’ cool in Venice,

with a drink at Harry’s bar,

and even so, - so sad again

We’re goin’ nuts at Rock at the Ring, ⁵

six thousand people jump

Even so, I’m somehow kinda sad.

I go to the operas in Bayreuth, ⁶

but a little something’s lacking there,

and again, I’m somehow kinda sad.

I don’t know why I’m not so really happy,

but after a while it occurs to me again:

Reeperbahn – I’m getting there,

You red-hot mile, on which I can.

Reeperbahn – everything’s cool,

you old gangster bitch, now I’m back again.

Reeperbahn – I’m getting’ there

You red-hot mile, on which I can.

you've risen out of the filth,

and now our ship is - coming in again.

Reeperbahn –I’m gettin’ there,

you red-hot mile, on which I can.

Reeperbahn – everything’s cool,

You old gangster bitch, now I’m back again.

• Artist:Udo Lindenberg
• Album:MTV Unplugged - Live aus dem Hotel Atlantic