אתה פלא [Ata Pele] [English translation]

Each moment in which we live

is a new moment.

Each moment in which we live -

There is none other like it in the entire universe.

There never was another similar to it,

And there will never be one.

And what do we teach our children

in school?

We teach them

that two plus two

equals four,

And that Paris is the capital of France...

When will we teach them, what they are? (x2)

We must tell each one of them:

Do you know what you are -

You are a miracle,

You are one and only,

You are a miracle.

In the whole wide world

there is no other child just like you.

You are a miracle,

You are one and only.

And look at your body -

Such a wonder it is;

Your feet, your hands, your nimble fingers,

The way you move.

You are a miracle,

You are one and only.

You might turn out like Shakespeare,

Michelangelo, Beethoven -

You are a miracle!

The ability to do it all lies within you.

Yes, you are a miracle.

And when you grow -

You could then harm another

who is a miracle like yourself.

He too is one and only,

He too is a miracle!

You must cherish one another,

You must work.

We must all work

to turn our world

worthy of its children.

Loving your homeland is a natural thing,

Why must love cease at the border!?

You are a miracle.

Each moment in which we live

is a new moment.

Each moment in which we live -

There is none other like it in the entire universe.

You are a miracle

You are a miracle

You are a miracle

You are a miracle...