(Verse 1) Seventy-four at Ringier, the ink was in his veins From Bilanz to the big wide world, stepping onto planes They called him the last Yuppie, the rock star of the press Two hundred flights a year, building empires of success. (Verse 2) Launching Cash and traveling far through Bucharest and Prague Nathalie’s rebooking flights through the airport fog No rigid plan, just vision and a sharp, intuitive mind The legendary publisher, one of a kind. (Chorus) Catch him if you can, flying high above the cloud Building bridges east to west, making people proud Deliver the plan after the project's done and through That’s the style of Thomas, doing what he loves to do! (Verse 1) Leave the boardroom behind, head south towards the sea To the shores of Corsica, where the spirit feels so free At Porticcio the table's set, the wine begins to flow Teaching young Jean-Charles and Dariu all they need to know. (Verse 2) Resurrecting Wi-Fi, fixing printers in the shade Playing a round of Jass, celebrating bonds he made A big warm heart beneath the sun, stories left to tell Where time slows down in U Tempu Persu, all is well. (Chorus) Here’s to Thomas, the creator, mentor, friend, and guide With a soul connected to the oceans deep and wide From Lucerne to Corsica, the journey’s bright and clear Happy Birthday to a legend, cheers to another year!
