[Intro] (Instrumental – Wind chimes, stars, bagpipes slowly fading in) [Verse 1] I remember this childhood dream, A wanderer walked silently through light and time. So wise, old, with silver in his hair, Wrapped by stars in eternity. [Verse 2] I can still hear his whisper in the wind: — My child, what do you wish for from this world? Wealth and fame? The bright shine of beauty? What is it that holds your heart inside? [Verse 3] I hesitated — what should I choose for myself? What calls the soul, what is truly mine? The answer was silent in deep darkness, A heavy breath broke through the starlight. [Chorus] And on went the wanderer his way, His step became a little quiet and heavy… A flash of thought suddenly hit me deep: I must not lose him — not anymore! [Verse 4] What use is wealth to me, what use is outer splendor? Fame, too, will not warm my soul, When once in the evening of my life's path The cold eternity begins to blow. [Bridge] (fast spoken, wondering) — Wait… please don't go… — I call out after him, — I need no gold, no shining of this world… He turns around — very quietly I whisper: Give me the strength to see the beauty deeply, To find light and truth in every soul… That I may touch others with warmth, And gently bind their hearts with mine… [Verse 5] His gaze suddenly became soft and warm, And all at once he stood shining before me. With a smile — no longer old and tired, But upright, strong and wonderful. [Outro] A light quietly ignited in his hand: — Take it, my child… the choice is now yours… Live your life… follow your dream… And walk the path of light from here…
