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Raindrops are falling, the Carnival’s calling

Outside they’re shivering in the wind

The teardrops in your face, they say: “It’s the wrong place

to stay and to wait for the spring.”

You say to yourself: “Some things are going wrong.”

So listen to the voice that is singing this song.

Refrain

Take off – destination - nowhere, everywhere

Take off – you’re leaving, nobody is waiting here

Take off – to a new place, where everything is clear and true

Take off – and take the plane to your Xanadoo

You gather some clothes, your heart it is frozen

You need someone to keep it warm

Like often before you are closing the door

‘cause the taxi is blowing its horn

On the way to the airport you see the empty streets

But you’re looking forward here is noone to meet

Refrain

You fasten your seatbelt, and forget how you felt

Your plane is ready to start

When the plan is taking off, the sun shines above

and the stewardess’ smile appears smart

White mountains of clouds are covering the past

And you’re on your way to your own Mardy Grass

Refrain