Translation of Der Bagger-Song (Jack & Mats) from German to English
I am the yellow digger Jack
and digging is my life's purpose!
On Monday, I drive early in the morning
to a really old house,
with the big demolition pliers
I break out the roof and walls.
Rattle, squeak and ratatau,
nothing happens at the construction site without me.
On Tuesday, all the rubble
is loaded onto a truck,
it has to go, because soon
a beautiful, new house will be built here.
On Wednesday, I dig a deep hole
with my big arm.
It's hard work but I am strong
and that's why I can do it.
Rattle, squeak and ratatau,
nothing happens at the construction site without me.
I am strong, I am smart,
Nothing happens at the construction site without me!
I am the yellow digger Jack
And digging is my life's purpose!
On Thursday, construction starts and
today we're really getting things done,
while the bricklayers are already here
the pit is being closed.
On Friday, I do fine work,
the garden is being leveled,
Hey you, let me help,
that's what I'm built for!
Rattle, squeak and ratatau,
nothing happens at the construction site without me.
I am small, nimble and slim,
And ideal for such things!
I am the mini digger Mats
and I do it in a jiffy!
In the construction area, we are known,
recognized as strong helpers,
and whoever knows us, knows exactly:
We never botch the job - yep!
On Saturday morning, we still collect
our tools thoroughly,
because already this afternoon
a family is moving in here.
On Sunday, we rest together
in a big hall.
Tomorrow it starts all over again,
we're building the next house!
Rattle, squeak and ratatau,
today we're taking a break - Bye!