Reinhard Mey

Lyrics Es ist an der zeit Reinhard Mey

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Es ist an der zeit


Weit in der Champagne im Mittsommergrün,
dort wo zwischen Grabkreuzen Mohnblumen blüh?n
da flüstern die Gräser und wiegen sich leicht
im Wind der sanft über das Gräberfeld streicht.
Auf deinem Kreuz finde ich, toter Soldat,
deinen Namen nicht, nur Ziffern und jemand hat
die Zahl Neunzehnhundertundsechszehn gemalt
und du warst nicht einmal neunzehn Jahre alt.
Auch dich haben sie schon genauso belogen
so wie sie es mit uns heut? immer noch tun.
Und du hast ihnen alles gegeben,
deine Kraft, deine Jugend, dein Leben.

Hast du toter Soldat mal ein Mädchen geliebt?
Sicher nicht, denn nur dort wo es Frieden gibt
können Zärtlichkeit und Vertrauen gedeih'n
Warst Soldat um zu sterben, nicht um jung zu sein.
Vielleicht dachtest du dir: ?Ich falle schon bald,
nehme mir mein Vergnügen, wie es kommt, mit Gewalt.?
Dazu warst du entschlossen, hast dich aber dann
vor dir selber geschämt und es doch nie getan.
Ja, auch dich haben sie schon genauso belogen
so wie sie es mit uns heut? immer noch tun.
Und du hast ihnen alles gegeben,
deine Kraft, deine Jugend, dein Leben.

Soldat gingst du gläubig und gern in den Tod?
Oder hast du verzweifelt, verbittert, verroht,
deinen wirklichen Feind nicht erkannt bis zum Schluss?
Ich hoffe, es traf dich ein sauberer Schuss.
Oder hat ein Geschoss dir die Glieder zerfetzt?
Hast du nach deiner Mutter geschrien bis zu Letzt?
Wärst du auf deinen Beinstümpfen weitergerannt?
Und dein Grab, birgt es mehr als ein Bein, eine Hand?
Auch dich haben sie schon genauso belogen
so wie sie es mit uns heut? immer noch tun.
Und du hast ihnen alles gegeben,
deine Kraft, deine Jugend, dein Leben.

Es blieb nur dieses Kreuz als einzige Spur,
von deinem Leben, doch hör? meinen Schwur:
Für den Frieden zu kämpfen und wachsam zu sein,
fällt die Menschheit noch einmal auf Lügen herein.
Dann kann es geschehen, dass bald niemand mehr lebt,
niemand der die Milliarden von Toten begräbt.
Doch längst finden sich mehr und mehr Menschen bereit,
diesen Krieg zu verhindern, es ist an der Zeit!
Ja, auch dich haben sie schon genauso belogen
so wie sie es mit uns heut immer noch tun.
Und du hast ihnen alles gegeben,
deine Kraft, deine Jugend, dein Leben.

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The lyrics ES IST AN DER ZEIT of REINHARD MEY is also present in the album Dann mach's gut (2013)

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Biografia

Reinhard Friedrich Michael Mey, known simply as Reinhard Mey, is a German singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Hannover on March 19, 1947. Considered one of the most important songwriters in Germany, Mey achieved widespread popularity in the 1970s and 1980s with his music characterized by poetic lyrics and catchy melodies. His musical style is a mix of folk, rock, and French chanson, influenced by artists like Jacques Brel and Bob Dylan. Mey is known for his songs that deal with social, political, and personal themes, often with a touch of irony and humor. Among his most famous songs are "Die Brücke", "Er ist nicht mehr da", "Anna" and "Das Mädchen mit den roten Haaren". Mey has released over 30 albums in his career, many of which have achieved commercial success. Over the years he has collaborated with numerous German and international artists, including Peter Maffay and Ute Lemper. His music has also been used in films and television series. Mey is a highly respected artist by the German public, who consider him one of the pillars of popular music in the country.

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