Zuckerbrot und Peitsche [English translation]

Can no one hear me here? Pain and love.

Must I destroy your house first? Art and kitsch.

Won't I be served here? Murder and games.

Stop with that whining! Shit and gold.

Who needs colors and shine? Power and sorrow.

Why does fear hurt so much? Child and time.

Where are my heavenly fathers? Enemy and friend.

When will I find the path of happiness? Courage and hardship.

What is this game called? Desire and ire.

A country is only from here to there. Rich and empty.

When I see myself in the mirror, Dream and rage.

Must I understand the form? Shame and fear.

Who doesn't know his name? Greed and addiction.

I don't want to die in bed. Illusion and soul.

I will pay death with life. Fear and justice.

Can you give me change1? Kiss and blood.

Carrot and stick, a spirit flows from me.

Carrot and game, my end has no goal.

Children dance in Hell, I have seen them.

Children sing in Hell, I have heard them.

1. As in money