They burned down Grönan and the school stays there all alone
The bike racks are empty still, though spring break is over
They cut down the chestnut trees in the school-yard avenue
And i move silently, I don't belong here, I am the wraith
I don't know why, but maybe that's why i remember it so well
Your big eyes, your brown hands, your sharp knees
Was it you i saw, like a shadow from my dreams
Was it you i saw, you who i swore to never forget
They're digging up the park
And the frost in the ground defends itself
And at the corner of the church, where the railway goes
They have blocked it off
Someone lies in the grass, with frosty clothes, so still and white
And bluelights flash, many things can be done with a small knife
And i don't know why, but i always return to this place
It was probably something we did, something we said
That changed my life
Was it you i saw, like a shadow from my dreams
Was it you i saw, you who i swore to never forget
Was it you i saw, like a ghost out of dead dreams
Was it you i saw, have i finally forgotten?