99 Luftballons English translation
von Nena

If you have some time for me
Then I will sing a song for you
About 99 balloons
On their way to the horizon

Do you think of me now?
Then I will sing a song for you
About 99 balloons
And that such a thing comes from such a thing

99 balloons
On their way to the horizon
Were taken for UFOs from space
Hence, a general sent

A squadron after them
To give the alarm
But there on the horizon
Were just 99 balloons


99 jet fighters
Each was a great warrior
Regarded themselves as Captain Kirk
There was a great display of fireworks

The neighbors didn't understand
And soon felt offended
Then they shot at the horizon
At 99 balloons

99 ministers of war
Matches and petrol canisters
Regarded themselves as clever people
Already on the scent of fat quarry

They shouted, "War," and wanted power
Man, who would have thought
That someday it would come this far
Because of 99 balloons

99 years of war
Left no place for winners
War ministers don't exist anymore
And not one jet


Today I stroll around
See the world in ruins
I've found a balloon
I think about you and let it fly