Song made by Mannheim teens, based on Marianne Cohn's last poem
Lyrics (translated to English)
Our escape was to bring us freedom,
Ready to start a new life
When suddenly we were caught (by henchmen)
Due to a small mistake
In my grim prison cell,
I am lonely and helpless
While the darkness grows more
I nevertheless withstand all agony
I will not betray tomorrow,
Not today
I still need another night and one more day
To abjure all
Not today
All which mattered to me in my life
Because I will not betray today,
Whatever you might do to me
They’re coming; I can hear their steps
I can feel the stinging pain
The kicks echo of the walls
And yet my heart beats on
(Refrain)
Friends and children have to survive
They are worth my limitless courage
I will risk everything for it
Despite your anger filled with hate
Friends and children have to survive
They are worth limitless courage
Because I will not betray today
Whatever you might do to me
Whatever you might do
We are the children from back then
We are able to be happy and grateful
We won’t ever forget you
Because you gave your life for ours.
Greenscreen recordings about Marianne Cohn
Mannheim department store
Montessori School
The project is funded by the Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and Future” (EVZ) and the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF).
