Sehnsucht

Let me ride your tear
Over the chin to Africa
Back into the lap of the lioness
Where I once was at home
Between your long legs
I search for the snow from last year
But there is no snow left

Let me ride your tear
Over clouds without luck
The big bird tucks its head
Gently back into its hiding place
Between your long legs
I search for the sand from last year
But there is no sand left

Longing hides
Like an insect
In sleep you don't notice
That it stings you
I won't be happy anywhere
My finger slips towards Mexico
But it sinks into the ocean
Longing is so cruel

Longing!
Longing!
Longing!
Longing!

Longing hides
Like an insect
In sleep you don't notice
That it stings you
I won't be happy anywhere
My finger slips towards Mexico
But it sinks into the ocean
Longing is so cruel

Longing!
Longing!
Longing!
Longing!