Der Clown
Bernd Stelter Lyrics

Der Clown ist ein ganz armer Mann
Contrary to popular belief, the clown is not a rich man, as someone may have told us before.

hat mir mal irgendwer erzählt.
The singer is quoting someone else's mistaken claim about the clown's wealth.

Denn er muss raus in die Manege
The clown is obligated to perform in the circus ring for audiences.

egal was läuft auf dieser Welt.
The clown must perform, regardless of what is happening in the world outside the circus ring.

Er hat das Lachen aufgeschminkt
The clown's painted-on smile is a disguise for his true emotions.

wenn es ihn auf die Bühne zieht.
The clown is drawn to the stage and compelled to perform despite his inner turmoil.

Dieses Lachen hinter den man auch
Even though the clown's painted smile hides his true feelings,

die Tränen niemals sieht.
one can never see the tears behind it.

Ich bin ein Clown
The artist identifies as a clown.

und ich will garnichts andres sein.
The artist does not want to be anything else but a clown.

Ich erzähl vom wahren Leben
The singer's act is inspired by real life experiences.

und auch vom schönen Schein.
The artist's act also draws from fictional fantasy and imagination.

Ich bin der, der Faxen macht
The singer is the one who makes silly jokes and playful gestures on stage.

Ich will das ihr lacht.
The singer's goal is to make the audience laugh.

Wenn der Applaus kommt
When the audience shows appreciation through applause,

fühl ich mich wie neu gebor´n.
the artist feels renewed and rejuvenated.

Erst wenn das Lachen stirbt
The artist believes that only when laughter ceases to exist,

erst dann sind wir verlor´n.
will humanity truly be lost.

Der Clown steht tausendmal
The clown has performed in front of crowds countless times.

vor seinem Publikum.
The audience is the reason the clown performs.

Zaubert Glück in die Gesichter
The clown aims to bring joy and happiness to his audience.

das ist sein Heiligtum.
Creating joy is the clown's sacred duty.

Er hat Applaus und Spaß Und Liebe
The clown receives adoration, enjoyment, and affection from his fans.

was nicht jeder sagen kann.
Not everyone can claim to have these things in life.

Er hat es sicher manchmal schwer
The clown experiences challenges and difficulties.

aber er ist kein armer Mann.
But despite these hardships, the clown is not poor; he has wealth in the form of love and joy.

Und wenn der Clown dann irgendwann
When the day comes for the clown's final exit from life,

auf der alten Bahre liegt.
the artist imagines the clown lying in his coffin.

Wenn der Arzt sagt das er ihn jetzt einfach
When the doctor announces that there is nothing more he can do for the clown,

gar nicht mehr hinkriegt.
the clown is beyond help.

Er schaut nach oben
Looking up to the heavens,

er sagt Dankeschön.
the clown expresses gratitude.

Ich hoffe das er lacht
The artist wishes for the clown to find happiness, even in death.

denn er hat Menschen
Because the clown has brought happiness to people,

wenn auch nur für einen Abend
if only for a single evening.

glücklich gemacht.
the artist believes the clown has succeeded in his life's purpose.