Puppenspieler [English translation]

I will play with you, none of many,

Lead you to strings, lead you on,

I let you go, stay, and turn,

I am the player, you are the goal.

I will break your promises,

All of your oaths you swore to me,

I let you ask foolish questions

I am the doubt that creeps over you

You cannot resist me,

On my strings you shall go,

It will happen just as I want

I let you suffer, I will graze

on your longing, on your desire,

Beat head and hands, wildly against the walls,

I am the hope that you lose

You can squirm, beg, and even plead,

On my strings you will turn