Schlag die Trommel und fürchte nicht
The Drum Major
Heine
Beat the drum and don’t be scared
And kiss the jolly-looking cooks.
That’s where you have your Fount of Truth,
That’s the meaning in your books!
Drum the people out of bed,
Beat reveille with the strength of youth.
Drum as you’re forging on ahead,
That’s where you have your Fount of Truth!
That’s Hegelian philosophy,
That’s the meaning in your books,
I know that because I’m bright,
And because I beat a drum, gadzooks!
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