Am Ufer/en
“Am Ufer” is actually called “An jedem vergessenen Ufer” (“On every forgotten shore”) and is one of Solche's oldest songs. It was written during the period when Solche played as a trio. As it sits somewhat apart from the programme, both thematically and rhythmically, it is played very rarely, if at all.
On every forgotten shore
English translation by Indira, AI assistant. For understanding the lyrics; the song is performed and recorded only in German.
At the edge of the sea of coffee and sleep
was once the place where I met you.
I expected much; I expected you.
I looked into your eyes and found only myself.
And as I stood there, at the wall of the shore,
I found you tired and burnt out.
You said many words to yourself, or
I to myself; nothing to lose.
I stand on the shore, hear your voice,
I seek so much and cannot swim.
Where sun, moon and stars go down,
I can see only your shadow.
On every forgotten shore there is no life, no green.
On every forgotten shore I see you moving on.
On that forgotten shore I would have liked to trust you.
On that forgotten shore I didn't build a bridge either.
Still standing there, having done nothing;
you haven't swum across either.
I keep waiting; I have patience,
I have time and I am to blame
if everything goes on like this
until one of us goes into the water.
I can almost no longer see you,
understand you; it will surely carry on.
