Já a Ďábel [English translation]

Me and the devil aren't really friends

but sometimes, we sit at one table

Who of you might get hurt

by the fact that he buys me a coke1 from time to time?

I judge people by their nature

not by their criminal record

So bartender, bring drinks for the two of us

A beer for me and a white spritzer2 for him

I have a different opinion on his work

just like I have a different opinion on each of his deeds

But I don't reject a conversation with him

I'm a citizen without prejudices

So why are you judging me, you dummy?

You can't smell sulphur from my mouth

You can hear the grass grow once again3

I'm only giving the devil my hand4

I don't have hooves and long body hair

I'm giving the devil my hand

He's only going to take the finger anyway

Me and the devil aren't really friends

I'm not crazy, unlike other people,

that want to exchange favours for their soul

I'm a man with an upright spine5

But why couldn't I have a laugh at his jokes

when he's fun to be with at the pub

and why not let him pay a beer or a rum for me

when he wants to be nice

I avoid what he does outside

Of course those things are terrible

So we spend nights drinking with each other

but we don't talk about work

So why are you judging me, you dummy?

You can't smell sulphur from my mouth

You can hear the grass grow once again3

I'm only giving the devil my hand4

I don't have hooves and long body hair

I'm giving the devil my hand

He's only going to take the finger anyway

Me and the devil aren't really friends

but sometimes, I take out his trash

I have no idea what's in the bags

and where it has lived before

I don't know what what will happen to the things I take out either

I don't stick my nose in other people's business

Let alone his business

I really want to completely disown it

No, me and the devil aren't buddies

No, I'm not friends with him

But he keeps spending money for me

I just owe it to him

So why are you judging me, you dummy?

You can't smell sulphur from my mouth

You can hear the grass grow once again3

I'm only giving the devil my hand4

I don't have hooves and long body hair

I'm giving the devil my hand

So why are you judging me, you stupid boy?

You can't smell sulphur from my mouth

You can hear the grass grow once again3

I'm only giving the devil my hand4

I don't have hooves and long body hair

I'm giving the devil my hand

1. cola, not cocaine2. wine mixed with water3. a. b. c. d. hearing the grass grow is a Czech saying meaning "to judge according to lies you think to be true"4. a. b. c. d. helping him5. contrary to not having a spine, which means being vile and mean, while only being interested in yourself