Dreams Of Gold
RobertWe always swore we'd stick togetherIn America - remember that?
ArvidIt was a solemn promise!
RobertThen I will tell you all about my secret planWe're heading west to dig for gold in California
ArvidAnd you want me to come along
RobertAnd when we've dug our fillwe're going home againto build a mansion where we'llLive like country squires!
Robert & ArvidThere's no farmhand who's done that before
ArvidStill and all it's pleasant here,why be in such a hurry
RobertThink of all the poor old wretchesthat we left behind us
ArvidThey slave all their life for a pittanceThey're treated like swine andthey sleep in a styWhere they scuffle forcrumbs till the day that they die
RobertNo, we mustn't end up as paupers
Robert & ArvidOur future is in California and waitingout there is a bright shining mountain of gold
RobertIt knows we are coming
ArvidYes, I hear it calling
RobertThe sooner the better
Robert & ArvidWe're on our way!
Karl OskarThe pitiless fight for survival out there,Would be fatal for you and yourwhims can only lead to disasters
RobertDon't you see that scratching for goldwill be heaven. For one who hasworked for the wickedest of masters
Karl OskarYou're too young to make it,Just eighteen, remember!
RobertAt fourteen - remember!You knew exactly where you were heading
Karl OskarThat was back at home, things were different inSweden
RobertNo older than fourteen, you seem to be forgetting
Karl OskarAs a child you went reaching for rainbows,I see that you still do
RobertAll the rich men out in California piss intopots made of gold
Karl OskarEvery word I lie. And so typical of you!
RobertThey all dawdle about night and day; without shame,so I'm told!
Karl OskarSo you think you just pick up aspade and your fortune will be made
RobertAnd when I return I'll share it with you fairly- The brotherly way!
Karl OskarWell, you mark my words;you'll regret your escapade
Robert & ArvidThere is nothing to addWe are leaving whatever you say