ES IST AN DER ZEIT
(dt.T.: Hannes Wader)
Weit in der Champagne im Mittsommergrn,
da wo zwischen Grabkreuzen Mohnblumen blhn,
da flstern die Grser und wiegen sich leicht
im Wind der sanft ber das Grberfeld streicht.
Auf deinem Kreuz finde ich, toter Soldat,
deinen Namen nicht, nur Ziffern, und jemand hat
die Zahl neunzehnhundertundsechzehn gemalt,
und du warst nicht einmal neunzehn Jahre alt.
REFRAIN:
Ja auch dich haben sie schon genauso belogen,
so wie sie es mit uns heute immer noch tun.
Und du hast ihnen alles gegeben:
deine Kraft, deine Jugend, dein Leben.
Hast du, toter Soldat, mal ein Mdchen geliebt?
Sicher nicht, denn nur dort, wo es Frieden gibt,
knnen Zrtlichkeit und Vertrauen gedeihn.
Warst Soldat, um zu sterben, nicht, um jung zu sein.
Vielleicht dachtest du dir, ich falle schon bald,
nehme mir mein Vergngen wie es kommt mit Gewalt.
Dazu warst du entschlossen, hast dich aber dann
vor dir selber geschmt und es doch nie getan.
REFRAIN
...
Es blib nur das Kreuz als die einzige Spur
von deinem Leben. Doch hr meinen Schwur
fr den Frieden zu kmpfen und wachsam zu sein.
Fllt die Menschheit noch einmal auf Lgen herein,
dann kann es geschehn, da bald niemand mehr lebt,
niemand, der die Milliarden von Toten begrbt.
Doch es finden sich mehr unhd mehr Menschen bereit,
diesen Krieg zu verhindern, es ist an der Zeit.
REFRAIN
Hannes Wader (born Hans Eckard Wader) is a German singer-songwriter considered one of the most important figures in German folk music. Born in 1942 in Wuppertal, Wader began his career in the 1960s as a member of the musical group "Die Gruppe", collaborating with artists such as Reinhard Mey and Wolf Biermann. His music is characterized by poetic and reflective lyrics that address social and political themes, often inspired by German folk tradition. Among his most famous songs are "Der alte Mann", "Auf der Straße", and "Die Brücke". Wader has released over 30 albums in his career, winning numerous awards and accolades, including the German music critics' award (Deutscher Schallplattenpreis) in 1976. His music continues to be enjoyed by a large and loyal audience throughout Germany.
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