Weine nicht [English translation]

Where did you come,

Standing before me?

Don't you know

That my fear is destroying you?

But who are you

To come here

And conjure up tears

In my anger?

Loving,

Wanting,

That's what we call 'life'

Try to bear it

Don't cry for me,

Don't cry

It's already enough to have you by my side,

I don't need your pity

Don't cry for me,

Don't cry

I only need your presence,

But don't come too close to me

Once again, I can't take it

Don't ask

To see my eyes,

Can't you see

That their sorrow destroys you?

What do you think?

You can't protect me

From myself and from the nights,

You better forget