Behind the barracks,
as the day fades,
the old lantern
suddenly lights up and shines.
In that corner, in the evenings,
he used to await, filled with hope,
Lily, Lily Marleen
Lily, Lily Marleen
And in the darkness of night
their embraced figures
cast a single shadow
as they kissed.
A sweet joy made your
bright clear eyes sparkle as he said
" Lily, Lily Marleen "
Lily; Lily Marleen.
Time is running fast
when you're happy.
We have to separate
as the curfew kicks in.
Do you remember your regrets
as his voice whispered
" Farewell, Lily Marleen "
Farewell, Lily Marleen
Romantic song's love, love of twenty year old.
Keep this distant summer in your mind.
Thanks to this song made for you,
the whole world knows your name,
Lily, Lily Marleen
Lily, Lily Marleen
Behind the barracks,
as the day fades,
the old lantern
suddenly lights up and shines.
In that corner, in the evenings,
he used to await, filled with hope,
Lily, Lily Marleen
Lily, Lily Marleen