Ekke Nekkepenn

A maiden met a young sailor once

A strong and handsome stranger

He talked to her with angel tongues

So, she didn’t see the danger

He made her wear two golden rings

And a chain around her neck

There is no debate, you will be my bride

You’re mine, no turning back! Ha ha!

The poor girl was in tears and she fell to her knees

As she begged to be released

So, the sailor dropped his façade and showed

His true face as the beast

The only way I will let you go

Is if we play a little game

I will marry you the day after tomorrow,

Unless you tell me my real name!

Walking along the beach in the night

Crying in despair

She suddenly hears a voice from a cave

As the wind ruffles her hair

Today I want to brew;

Tomorrow I will bake;

The day after tomorrow

The wedding I will make

I am Ekke Nekkepenn,

I have a beautiful bride

And no one knows my name

A secret I shall hide

Ekke Nekkepenn, Ekke Nekkepenn

Ekke Nekkepenn, Ekke Nekkepenn

Ekke Nekkepenn, Ekke Nekkepenn

And she meets the sailor in the following night

And she faces him fearless and proud

She reveals the secret to the world

As she speaks his name out loud

You are Ekke Nekkepenn

I refuse to be your bride

And I will keep my name

‘Cause your secret came to light

You are Ekke Nekkepenn

And I will never be your bride

For I know you

And your secret came to light

Ekke Nekkepenn, Ekke Nekkepenn