Eurovision 1980 Germany:
Katja Ebstein - "Theater"
Theater
Sie setzen jeden Abend eine Maske auf
Und sie spielen wie die Rolle es verlangt
An das Theater haben sie ihr Herz verkauft
Sie stehn oben und die unten schaun sie an
Sie sind König, Bettler, Clown im Rampenlicht
Doch wie's tief in ihnen aussieht, sieht man nicht
Theater, Theater, der Vorhang geht auf
Dann wird die Bühne zur Welt
Theater, Theater, das ist wie ein Rausch
Und nur der Augenblick zählt
Wie ein brennendes Fieber, wie ein Stück Glückseligkeit
Ein längst vergessner Traum erwacht zum Leben
Theater, Theater, gehasst und geliebt
Himmel und Hölle zugleich
Und der Clown, der muss lachen, auch wenn ihm zum Weinen ist
Und das Publikum sieht nicht, dass eine Träne fliesst
Und der Held, der muss stark sein und kämpfen für das Recht
Doch oft ist ihm vor Lampenfieber schlecht
Alles ist nur Theater und ist doch auch Wirklichkeit
Theater, das Tor zur Phantasie
Theater, Theater, nur der bleibt dir treu
Der dich vor Leidenschaft liebt
Theater, Theater
(Und der Clown, der muss lachen)
Ist Leben und Traum
(Auch wenn ihm zum Weinen ist)
Anfang und Ende zugleich
(Und das Publikum sieht nicht, dass eine Träne fliesst)
Theater, Theater
(Und der Held, der muss stark sein)
Ihr schenkt uns Applaus
(Und kämpfen für das Recht)
Wir geben alles für euch
(Doch oft ist ihm vor Lampenfieber schlecht)
Und lachen und weinen für euch
(Theater, Theater)
Ja, wir geben аlleѕ für euch
Theatre
They put a mask on every evening
And they play the role they have to play
They have sold their hearts to the theatre
They're standing up there and those below look at them
They're kings, beggars, clowns in the footlight
But how it looks deep inside them, you can't see
Theatre, theatre, the curtain opens
Then the stage becomes the world
Theatre, theatre, it's like an intoxication
And it's only the moment that counts
Like a burning fever, like a piece of happiness
A long forgotten dream comes back to life
Theatre, theatre, hated and loved
Heaven and hell at the same time
And the clown has to laugh, even if he wants to cry
And the audience doesn't see that a tear is rolling down
And the hero has to be strong, and fight for the right
But often he's got stage fright
Everything is just like theatre, but it's also reality
Theatre, the gateway to fantasy
Theatre, theatre, the only one who stays true
Who loves you with passion
Theatre, theatre
(And the clown has to laugh)
Is life and dream
(Even if he wants to cry)
Beginning and ending at the same time
(And the audience doesn't see that a tear is rolling down)
Theatre, theatre
(And the hero has to be strong)
You give us the applause
(And fight for the right)
We give everything for you
(But often he's got stage fright)
And laugh and cry for you
(Theatre, theаtre)
Yeѕ, we give everything for you
It's Showtime
They seem to wear a different mask each night they play
They're forever someone else with every part
They want to make it in the theatre all the way
And the people down there know it in their heart
They are beggars, kings or fools, they got it made
Maybe someday I'll be part of the parade
It's showtime, it's showtime
The curtain goes up
Everyone out there on stage
It's showtime, it's showtime
Let's reach for the top
Songbirds, get out of your cage
There's a center of attraction
As you're blinded by the lights
We know the crowds are after tears and laughter
It's showtime, it's showtime
What more can I tell?
Showtime is heaven and hell
And the funny man's laughin'
Though he's feeling down right low
But the audience won't know
They love that funny show
And the hero's a zero
Who's frightened of a mouse
But acts the hero and brings down the house
There is nothing like showtime
It will take you to the sky
No stagefright can ever hold you back
It's showtime in no time
You take off and fly
Knowing you're on the right track
It's showtime, it's go time
(And the funny man's laughing)
The dream has come true
(Though he's feeling down right low)
We own the world here on stage
(But the audience won't know)
(They love that funny show)
We're singing, we're dancing
(And the hero's a zero)
We're playing for you
(Who's frightened of a mouse)
Turning each night a new page
(But acts the hero and brings down the house)
It's showtime, it's showtime
Of course (It's showtime)
We're living just for your applаuѕe
Théâtre
Ils mettaient tous les soirs un masque sur leur main
Pour marcher sur le plancher des illusions
Ils ont donné leur cœur au dieu des baladins
Pour jouer devant la foule aux mille mains
Ils sont rois, mon dieu, ils sont n'importe qui
Sous les projecteurs ils vont changer de vie
Théâtre, théâtre
On ouvre un rideau
Et tout revit à nouveau
Théâtre, théâtre
On frappe trois coups
Et tout s'allume partout
C'est comme un rêve
Que tu as oublié
Qui va te reveiller quand tu te lèves
Théâtre, théâtre
Qui est le menteur
L'artiste ou les spectateurs?
Le comique doit rire
Alors qu'il voudrait pleurer
À la ville il veut mourir
Sur scène il doit chanter
Ce héros sans faiblesse
Ce superbe vainqueur
Joue sa première pièce
Il est mort de peur
Tout n'est que théâtre
Et dans la réalité
Théâtre – où est la vérité?
Théâtre, théâtre
On se prend pour nous
Mais c'est un rôle qu'on joue
Théâtre, théâtre
(Le comique doit rire)
Les jours de la vie
(Alors qu'il voudrait pleurer)
Ensemble à la comédie
(À la ville il veut mourir)
(Sur scène il doit chanter)
Théâtre, théâtre
(Ce héros sans faiblesse)
On ouvre un rideau
(Ce superbe vainqueur)
Et la vie revit à nouveau
(Joue sa première pièce)
(Il est mort de peur)
Sous le grand soleil deѕ tréteaux
(Théâtre)
Et le monde entier crie bravo
(Théâtre, théâtre, brаvo)
Teatro
Cambia ogni sera ma è una maschera
Stesso cuore con un'altra identità
Fare il teatro è una strana malattia
E nessuno ti può fare la regia
Strani, pazzi, mendicanti, e a volte re
Forse adesso c'è una parte anche per me
Teatro, teatro
E tocca anche a te
Prendi la parte che c'è
Teatro, teatro
L'applauso dirà
Chi ha vinto con più verità
E l'attrazione questa sera siamo noi
La gente vuole lacrime e risate
Teatro, teatro
È questo che dà
Il cielo, l'inferno a metà
Quando il comico ride
E magari non gli va
Ma se il pubblico non sa
Allora riderà
Il cattivo magari
È buono, ma però
Ti arrabbi quando in scena dice no
Questo vuol dire teatro
E tu mime te non c'è
Teatro, è tutto è fantasia
Teatro, teatro
Il mondo che è tuo
Sogno ma a volte realtà
Teatro, teatro
(Quando il comico ride)
Amore, pazzia
(E magari non gli va)
Un mondo che ti porta via
(Ma se il pubblico non sa)
(Allora riderà)
Teatro, teatro
(Il cattivo magari)
L'applauso dirà
(È buono, ma però)
Chi ha vinto con più verità
(Ti arrabbi quando in scena dice no)
Teatro, è ciò che ti da
(Teatro)
Teatro, vivendo ѕi fа
ARTIST
- Katja EbsteinReal name: Karin Ilse ÜberallAlso known as: Karin Ilse Witkiewicz
- Germany 2023: jury member
- Germany 1971: Diese Welt (artist)
- Germany 1970: Wunder gibt es immer wieder (artist)
BACKING
- Ralph SiegelReal name: Ralph Claus-Peter SiegelAlso known as: Claus-Peter Burbart, Peter Match, Werner Zylka
- San Marino 2017: Spirit Of The Night (composer)
- San Marino 2015: Chain Of Lights (composer)
- San Marino 2014: Maybe (Forse) (backing, composer)
- San Marino 2013: Crisalide (Vola) (composer)
- San Marino 2012: The Social Network Song (Oh Oh – Uh - Oh Oh) (composer)
- Montenegro 2009: Just Get Out of My Life (composer, lyricist) as Peter Match
- Switzerland 2006: If We All Give A Little (composer)
- Germany 2003: Let's Get Happy (composer)
- Germany 2002: I Can't Live Without Music (composer)
- Germany 1999: Reise nach Jerusalem – Kudüs'e seyahat (composer)
- Germany 1997: Zeit (composer)
- Germany 1994: Wir geben 'ne Party (composer)
- Germany 1992: Träume sind für alle da (composer)
- Germany 1990: Frei zu leben (composer)
- Germany 1988: Lied für einen Freund (composer)
- Germany 1987: Laß die Sonne in dein Herz (composer)
- Luxembourg 1985: Children, Kinder, Enfants (composer)
- Germany 1982: Ein bißchen Frieden (backing, composer)
- Germany 1981: Johnny Blue (composer)
- Luxembourg 1980: Papa Pingouin (composer)
- Germany 1979: Dschinghis Khan (composer)
- Germany 1976: Sing, Sang, Song (composer)
- Luxembourg 1974: Bye Bye I Love You (composer)
COMPOSER
- Ralph Siegel (see Backing)
LYRICIST
- Gunter JohansenReal name: Bernd MeinungerAlso known as: Bernd Bastino, Bernd Ruhler, John O'Flynn
- San Marino 2015: Chain Of Lights (lyricist) as John O'Flynn
- Montenegro 2009: Just Get Out of My Life (composer, lyricist) as Bernd Meinunger
- Switzerland 2006: If We All Give A Little (lyricist)
- Switzerland 2005: Cool Vibes (lyricist) as John O'Flynn
- Germany 2005: Run & Hide (lyricist) as John O'Flynn
- Germany 2003: Let's Get Happy (lyricist)
- Germany 2002: I Can't Live Without Music (lyricist)
- Germany 1999: Reise nach Jerusalem – Kudüs'e seyahat (lyricist)
- Germany 1997: Zeit (lyricist)
- Germany 1994: Wir geben 'ne Party (lyricist)
- Germany 1992: Träume sind für alle da (lyricist)
- Germany 1988: Lied für einen Freund (lyricist)
- Germany 1987: Laß die Sonne in dein Herz (lyricist)
- Luxembourg 1985: Children, Kinder, Enfants (lyricist)
- Germany 1982: Ein bißchen Frieden (lyricist)
- Germany 1981: Johnny Blue (lyricist)
- Luxembourg 1980: Papa Pingouin (composer)
- Germany 1979: Dschinghis Khan (lyricist)
CONDUCTOR
- Wolfgang Rödelberger
- Germany 1981: Johnny Blue (conductor)
SPOKESPERSON
- Gabi Schnelle
- Germany 1982: spokesperson
- Germany 1981: spokesperson
- Germany 1979: commentator
COMMENTATOR
- Ado Schlier
- Germany 1986: commentator
- Germany 1985: commentator
- Germany 1984: commentator
- Germany 1983: commentator
- Germany 1982: commentator
- Germany 1981: commentator
- Germany 1979: commentator







