Tippelbruder [English translation]

I'm on a long journey,

from village to village, from city to city,

sometimes all alone, sometimes with a mate,

up and down the country, following the tradition.

Armed with nothing but my walking stick,

my possessions all tied up in a firm bundle.

The "charlie1" hanging over my shoulder,

my nose is leading my way.

On my body I wear nothing but the traditional attire and hat,

the traditional white shirt of the carpenter, and I am confident

to on this journey earn with diligence and hard work

the knowledge and expertise of others.

So now I collect in my travelog

the testimonies of my work,

I present myself in the traditional way, the splendour of the seals2,

to honour my association.

You, journeyman, wanderer

you joyous fellow,

sit down with us, take part

at our fire place!

Pour some more into your glass, help yourself,

let's enjoy the night!

Before you move on tomorrow

we're going to sing and laugh!

So I travel, day in, day out,

been gone from home for years,

in any kind of weather taking care

of finding a place for the night.

And when the "cowheads3" sometimes laugh,

it won't disturb me nor my mission,

'cause when I settle down I'll register,

then I'll become a master and I will be laughing!

You, journeyman, wanderer

you joyous fellow,

sit down with us, take part

at our fire place!

Pour some more into your glass, help yourself,

let's enjoy the night!

Before you move on tomorrow

we're going to sing and laugh!

You, journeyman, wanderer

you joyous fellow,

sit down with us, take part

at our fire place!

Pour some more into your glass, help yourself,

let's enjoy the night!

Before you move on tomorrow

we're going to sing and laugh!

You, journeyman, wanderer

you joyous fellow,

now you move on and I imagine

myself in your place!

The wind blows round your nose

freely, with each step,

I gaze dreamily to the horizon

I'd like to go with you.

1. name of the bundle with the possessions of the traditionally travelling craftsmen2. means: the seals of the cities visited in the travelog3. meaning: people that don't travel

• Artist:Schandmaul
• Album:Unendlich (2014)