She's more than the girl next door
Einstein smart in a mini skirt
She likes her tat's & pawnshop pearls
But she loves Tolstoy's words
She's got a job down at Bar Raval
Where all the in-crowd come in from the park
She closes up at half past four
Walks the cobblestone streets from before the war
Don't like to flirt, she likes to dance
Speaking perfect English
I know her by the name Berlin
I think the boys they are all afraid
The girls try but it's not her thing
She's caught between aloof and estranged
Oh, she's seen better days
I watch her smile through the window
If I were brave I would let her know
I turn away when she looks outside
I could sure use a friend tonight
Don't like to flirt, she likes to dance
Speaking perfect English
I know her by the name Berlin
This city's full of refugees
Pouring in the worlds debris
We may seem a little lost in our bar down at the cross
It's where we feel free
We will drink 'til the morning comes
It's how we celebrate the dawn
I'm just standing as a stone for Berlin to come alone
A man can dream ... Berlin
Don't like to flirt, she likes to dance
Speaking perfect English
I know her by the name Berlin