אל נא תאמר לי שלום [Al Na Tomar Li Shalom] [English translation]

Please do not tell me goodbye

Dear, only take your farewell

War is a dream passing by

Where blood and tears jointly dwell

There’s no more dawn to our day

The gloomy evening just fell

Therefore do not tell me goodbye Please only take your farewell

The sky is graying, a chilly morn

And at our door rain appears

Our lips are praying, the heart is torn

A smile is peeking through tears

The train is leaving, a lonely light

Deserted station of cries

The heart is yearning, burning and bright

Cracking and breaking with sighs

Please do not tell me goodbye...

Your hands are freezing, I’ll kiss your thumbs

Because the clocks always race

There’s no appeasing, my throat is numb

Before we’re torn, one embrace

The gate is closing, one final kiss

The wheels are starting to roll

Your hand is waving and with a hiss

Just one more word from my soul:

Please do not tell me goodbye...