Marlee
I know a girlShe lives down the street hereWhen she smiles the world smiles with herHow she does it is what eludes everyoneNo one wants to know who she belonged to
No presents no new dress or bikeMarleentje is onlyAnd she smiles at the world
Like a child in the waves of the seaOnly very happyI look at you and all your strengthLittle marlene come hereMother’s loveYou never got that happinessOnly there on your sledI look at you like a womanLittle marlene come here
Little marleyLives in a very big houseMany friends never anyone thereShe too goes to schoolLike any other childNo papa no mama nothing binding her
No balloons when she turns nineShe’s always aloneBut she smiles at the world
Like a child in the waves of the seaOnly very happyI look at you and all your strengthLittle marlene come hereMother’s loveYou never got that happinessOnly there on your sledI look at you like a womanLittle marlene come here
And if I may come byOn your old bikeTell me where you’re fromWith your generous smile
Like a child in the waves of the seaOnly very happyI look at you and all your strengthLittle marlene come hereMother’s loveYou never got that happinessOnly there on your sledI look at you like a womanLittle marlene come home