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(English translation of 'Reklame' by Ingeborg Bachmann)

But where do we go
don’t wory, don’t worry
when it's dark and when it's cold
don’t worry
but
have some music
what should we do
be cheerful and have some music
and what should we think
be cheerful
when facing our end
have some music
and where do we carry
it’s for the best
our cares and troubles all year long
to the laundry of dreams, don’t worry, don’t worry
but what happens
it’s for the best
when a deathly hush

falls

 

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