This morning, a line of an old song came up to my mind: Ein Jahr geht schnell vorüber (a year is quickly over) by the German Band Münchner Freiheit. They became very popular in the 1980s with German lyrics and a good sound. Despite they appeared during the NDW movement (Neue Deutsche Welle) like i.e. Nena, Ideal, Grauzone, Humpe & Humpe, Extrabreit which were also inspired by the New Wave style coming from the UK at that time, Münchner Freiheit never called themselves a part of the NDW movement. And, when analysing their lyrics, you can see, it’s true. The band name “Münchner Freiheit” (~ Freedom in Munich) comes from a square in the Bavarian capitol Munich.
This particular song was published in 1988 and was very successful, as nearly all of their songs. Although, the first line might imply otherwise, this song wasn’t written for birthdays or New Year eve. It’s called “Solange man Träume noch leben kann” (As long as one can still live dreams).
Instead, it’s a motivational song, in my opinion. Try to live your dreams, as long as you’re able to! To help you understand the German lyrics, I translated them for you.
One year is over quickly
When the rain falls
A sea full of questions
I stand opposite you
In memory of bygone days
The big goal was far too far
For our dreams too little time
Let’s try again
As long as one can still live dreams
One year is over quickly
When the fog comes
With silvery silence
You are facing me
And it’s hard for me to show you love
The big goal was far too far
For our dreams too little time
You know that someday
Once a miracle can happen
Let’s try again
As long as one can still live dreams
I need you, you know that
Let’s try again
As long as one can still live dreams
The big goal was far too far
For our dreams …
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