Red hasn't been red for a long time
The color of love of days gone by
Seems chosen by hate
That lovely red was once for me
The color of passion and of wine
I want it back, that beautiful time
But it seems long gone
Of blood and war around us
Don't exactly help with that either
So I very consciously decide
Today red is the color of your lips
Today red is what red's supposed to be
Today red comes from red white blue
With all my heart for you
Shout from the red-covered rooftops that I love you
Today red is just love again between you and me
I walk through the door and outside where the sun starts to shine
Leave everything behind, look ahead and with my last red cent
I buy an oversized bunch of one hundred fifty red roses
One for every year I hope you'll still be with me
Today red is the color of your lips
Today red is what red's supposed to be
Today is red, from red white blue
With all my heart for you
Shout from the red-covered rooftops that I love you
Today red is just love again between you and me
Now you're standing here before me
The red evening sun strokes your face
You're a wonder to me
I think, while a thorn pricks my finger
Red is my blood that falls to the ground
And for a moment I seem lost
But you bring my fingers to your mouth
Today red is the color of your lips
Today red is what red's supposed to be
Today is red, from red white blue
With all my heart for you
Shout from the red-covered rooftops that I love you
Today red is just love again between you and me
And drink a good glass of wine
Seize the day 'cause it could suddenly be the last
Today red is just love again between you and me
Today red once again stands for love