I always knew what I want -- that's what many want
Despite that, I was caught between two stools
And I made myself comfortable - until now, no problem.

I strived -- but never belonged to those
And wallowed only in unattainable plans
And in the end, my reward: Frustration.

I thought, I can force it
This self-deception has done nothing for me, 'cuz...

You're always the best when it doesn't matter to you.
You're always the best when your simply completely normal.
You're always the best - you don't need to test it anymore.
Every time,
Your image means nothing to others

I wasn't myself -- it became dangerous.
Acts that others wanted weren't true to me.
Those that simulate the truth are only accepted for a short time.

I pleased everyone - everyone should love me.
Didn't see the demons that drove me to it.
Was captured and no longer free and that broke me
One can’t dazzle the world forever.
I need to stop this nonsense right away, 'cuz...

You're alwaysthe best when it doesn't matter to you.
You're always the best because otherwise ambition will eat you up.
You're always the best - you don't need to test it anymore.
Every time,
Your image means nothing to others

You can lie about your environment for a while
But you won't betray your own heart.
You reap what you sow - that's why it'll be your heart which gives you away.

I don't want to damp your vigor.
If you want something, you have to fight for it.
I'll promise you one thing only: Always stay yourself and stick to your beliefs

I'm always the best when it doesn't matter to me.
I'm always the best when no one throws a spoke in my wheel*.
I'm always the best - second-, third- or tenth-best.
For all I care, also sometimes not the best.
I don't need to test it.
Not again
My image means nothing to others.

*lit.: When no one pisses on my shelf