Das große Erwachen [English translation]

I used lots of stuff filling out my bra

Kept my skin most pure and my name also .

And I acted like I had lots of class 1

“Just a sip of wine – I don’t want a glass!” 2

Did my makeup right, so you’d see it least.

And I’d lounge about, like a little beast.

I was the blond haired elf with the lowered gaze

But that was just a ruse

used to conquer you.

And now, I would like you to love me

exactly, as I really am. 3

And then all of my strange little quirks you’ll forgive.

My mistakes, once condemned,

now accept.

Haven’t said a lot; left that up to you.

Haven’t laughed out loud, ‘cause it made you ‘blue.’

You’ve explained so much; I’ve just feigned int’rest: 4

Understood a bit; just ignored the rest.

I have tempted you, stirring up your lust –

knowing what I do, but with low self-trust.

Really wrenched myself, underneath your tent –

Did it as if it

was just heaven sent! 5

And now, I would like you to love me

exactly, as I really am.

And then all of my strange little quirks you’ll forgive.

My mistakes, once condemned,

now accept.

I have “dolled” myself; tanned myself dark brown; 6

Acted like a fool; fantasized around.

As a belt’s adjusted, moving through a belt loop,

so I changed myself . . .

in order to please you.

1 the last syllable of “benommen” and of “hätte” were not

pronounced

2 the word “ach” was omitted

3 “wie ich” is sounded as if it were one syllable

4 one syllable in “interessiert” was elided

5 “es mir” is sounded as if it were one syllable

6 “gefärbt” = “painting her face” = lots of makeup