Schattentanz

Dancing with darkness (and) dancing with light
Like will-o-wisp in the swampland
Dancing with darkness (and) dancing with light
Turn around see shadows dance
Turn to the left (and) turn to the right
Silence and rest in the graveyard
Turn to the left (and) turn to the right
No one is dancing with you.

One, two
Overhead threads are plaiting
Three, four
Hark widdershins call
Five, six
To the twilight they sailing
Done well
Where long shadows fall.

Dancing with fire (and) dancing with ice
Like a sun glint in a spring time
Dancing with fire (and) dancing with ice
Turn around see shadows dance
Look to the left (and) look to the right
Phantoms are gathered around you
Look to the left (and) look to the right
Shadows are playing with you.

One, two
Overhead threads are plaiting
Three, four
Hark obscure vague call
Five, six
To the twilight they sailing
Done well
Where long shadows fall.

Dancing with death (and) dancing with life
Like fire and ice in the twilight
Dancing with death (and) dancing with life
Turn around see shadows dance
See at your left (and) see at your right
Shadows are dancing in moonlight
See at your left (and) see you are right
Shut up and join silent dance.

One, two
Overhead threads are plaiting
Three, four
Hark mocking-bird call
Five, six
To the twilight they sailing
Done well
Where long shadows fall.