Susanne [English translation]

Susanne is smiling at you

On the bench by the river

A thousand ships are moving past

As she shows you how to kiss

You think to yourself, she must be crazy

For she's an unusual person

With the enthusiasm of those

Whose powers never falter

And you're about to tell her

"I have to go, it's over"

But she's holding your hands

You don't say a word

And she wants to go to the other side

And you want to go with her

Together, hand in hand

She's your greatest love

But your heart is still fighting with your mind

Didn't Jesus prove

That miracles still happen?

He who was free from fear and trepidation

Could walk on water

If she left you all alone

It would hurt you a lot

But you allow time to pass

Instead of moving mountains

And you know well you're going to suffer

But you can't make up your mind

And her eyes ask the question

You don't say a word

And you want to go with her

Together, hand in hand

She's your greatest love

But your heart is still fighting with your mind

Susanne is smiling at you

On the bench by the river

You hear her talk about her plans

And think about your bus that's about to leave

Seagulls circle above the two of you

The lights are slowly turning pale

You feel it getting colder

Your eyes fixed on the water

Nobody can answer

All your questions

Susanne can't say either

What's waiting on the other side

And you see her stand up

And you want to go with her

Together, hand in hand

She's your greatest love

But your heart is defeated by your mind

• Artist:Herman van Veen