Himmel und Hölle [English translation]

Careful, crossroads!

Careful, crossroads!

On the sidewalk, drawn by the hands of children

I see a hopscotch made of faded chalk lines

A cross of rectangular fields, and in their walls

Heaven and hell are waiting for me!

Jump!

A rule tells you how

Jump!

You don’t need any imagination

No matter what, don’t touch the walls!

Your face speaks volumes,

Because you never see the light at the end!

Like a floor plan, the drawing points out the boundaries

Everything looks like child's play only at first

There are no steps without consequences

Pay attention to where you step in this house!

(Refrain)

Is it not so with all the paths that we choose?

Rarely are they drawn on the pavement

What does that cross want to tell me without words?

And do I care if my future shines bright?

(Refrain)

Careful, crossroads!

Careful, crossroads!