Für die Sterne [English translation]

I know a boy, strange and full of wisdom.

He is sometimes rapt and quiet for hours.

But then again wild and hard to hold back,

Just like he was imbued with forces of nature.

He says:

"I am not here to attempt,

I am here to glow,

I am here to grow1.

I am not here to please you,

I am not here to please you."

I still remember how we met.

The sky was blue,

I did not sleep well.

He was sitting opposite me in a regional train.

He was talking about things that I did not care about before.

He says:

"I am not here to attempt,

I am here to glow,

I am here to grow.

I am not here to please you,

I am not here to please you.

No, I am here for the stars,

And I like it so much to be here.

I am here cuz I am learning.

I am not here to please you,

I am not here to please you."

And I often see him at different places.

And I often listen to his words.

He says:

"I am not here to attempt,

I am here to glow,

I am here to grow.

I am not here to please you,

I am not here to please you.

I am not here for the balance,

I am here for the glance.

And I am here for the dance.

I am not here to please you

I am not here to please you.

No, I am here for the stars,

And I like it so much to be here.

I am here cuz I am learning.

I am not here to please you,

I am not here to please you."

1. originally: to prosper