Wenn Das Licht Angeht Lyrics in English by In Extremo

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Wenn Das Licht Angeht by In Extremo from German to English.
Du warst der beste Typ der Welt
You were the best guy in the world
Die Taschen voll, doch niemals Geld
Pockets full, but never money
Die Welt sie nur für uns gemacht
The world was made just for us
Die Zweifler wurden ausgelacht
The doubters were laughed at
Wir haben gezahlt, geliebt, gesoffen
We paid, loved, drank
Die goldene Zukunft stand uns offen
The golden future was open to us
So wie du wär ich gern gewesen
I'd have liked to be like you
Doch heute kehren neue Besen
But today new brooms sweep
Doch wenn das Licht geht
But when the light goes out
Und wenn der Wind sich dreht
And when the wind changes
Dann hab ich dein Erbarmen
Then I have your pity
Dein Bild in schiefem Rahmen
Your picture in a crooked frame
Doch wenn das Licht geht
But when the light goes out
Und wenn der Wind sich dreht
And when the wind changes
Dann steht der König nackt
Then the king stands naked
Weil ihn die Angst gepackt
Because fear seized him
Ein flottes Lied auf deinen Lippen
A lively song on your lips
Auf unsere Freundschaft Wodka kippen
Pouring vodka to our friendship
Hängst du die Fahne in den Wind
You hang your flag in the wind
Dort wo die Preise günstig sind
Where the prices are cheap
Verstohlen schleichst du aufs Parkett
You stealthily sneak onto the dance floor
In deiner Tasche das Stilett
A stiletto in your pocket
Du bist ein Kerl, der viel verspricht
You're a guy who promises a lot
Doch wahre Männer tanzen nicht
But true men don't dance
Doch wenn das Licht geht
But when the light goes out
Und wenn der Wind sich dreht
And when the wind changes
Dann hab ich dein Erbarmen
Then I have your pity
Dein Bild in schiefem Rahmen
Your picture in a crooked frame
Doch wenn das Licht geht
But when the light goes out
Und wenn der Wind sich dreht
And when the wind changes
Dann steht der König nackt
Then the king stands naked
Weil ihn die Angst gepackt
Because fear seized him
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Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Sebastian Lange, Kay Lutter, Boris Pfeiffer Yellow, Michael Rhein, Florian Speckardt, Andre Strugala, Marco Zorzytzky
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Erbarmen — mercy / pity / compassion

Erbarmen translates to "mercy," "pity," or "compassion." It's a strong, evocative word that carries significant emotional weight and isn't as common in everyday song lyrics as simpler terms.

In the context of "Wenn das Licht angeht," the line "Dann hab ich dein Erbarmen" (Then I have your mercy) suggests a moment of vulnerability and a plea for understanding or forgiveness from a former friend. It highlights a dramatic shift in the relationship, making it a compelling word choice.

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