När små fåglar dör [English translation]

We have started a new production on trial

It is profitable, as you surely know

Therefore your home1 lies in fog and smoke

But it eases your unemployment

And it is hardly our fault that small birds die,

It's the kind of thing small birds do.

And you have to stand a certain allergy,

If you wish to have a strong industry.

Small itching blisters and breathing problems,

Should the employed certainly forget.

When he opens his swelling salary note,

And can then compare acquisition with deficiency.

And it is hardly our fault that small birds die,

It's the kind of thing small birds do.

And you have to stand a certain allergy,

If you wish to have a strong industry.

Surely we pity you, who are unwell and sick

Isn't it a shame that your hair is falling off.

But you get benefits for dental plate and a nice wig

For your somewhat early grave.

And it is hardly our fault that small birds die,

It's the kind of thing small birds do.

And our healthcare system causes common eczema,

Not an insurmountable problem.

We have started a new production on trial

It is profitable, as you surely know

Therefore your home lies in fog and smoke

But it eases your unemployment

1. Hembygd - See the wikipedia article for the German concept of Heimat