Verzeihung [English translation]

I've bought experience

And I burnt energies

I've needed a change

And ran into a wall

I was looking for love

And looking for songs

So I made love

And never called her again

I'm not asking for sympathy

In my misdeeds

I've acknowledged

My mistakes

I'm not asking for remission

As that's impossible anyway

I just want to give you a sign

You stand straight while I fall down

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I'm asking for forgiveness

I'm falling on my knees, bowing my head before you

I'm asking for forgiveness

You can throw me off or simply ignore me

So much noise for nothing

So much smoke and mirrors

The best worst friends

Yeah, I had them too

I painted myself whiter

Than I ever were

You didn't believe a single word

And still you stayed

I've played games with you

And bent the rules

I've gambled with your trust

I lied to you

I'm not asking for remission

As that's impossible anyway

I just want to give you a sign

You stand straight while I fall down

[Chorus]