I by God I need him Early in the morning, heavy eyes I hope — that he comes And wakes me, meekly Before the golden rays Before the day dawns What's the point of going to bed late? Sleepy, pale, waste of time Me for God — I need it Slow, I get up just to start Slow, I'll get ready If God woke me up, I wake up I get up, slow slow First, cold blade A little white foam slides Sensitive skin asks for silence If it's fast, I cut and bleed Slowly, focus on not making mistakes — I run the blade over the old beard (I repeat) Slowly, always slowly Slowly, I get up just to start Slowly, I'll get ready If God woke me up, I wake up I get up, slowly slowly I take off my shirt, everything slowly I get in the shower, I let time fall I open the shower, I feel hot I soap, I put the soap on the sponge I spread it over my body, through the skin, through the hands I feel clean, light — Dirt going away Foam disappears — see, I didn't even notice Now I rinse, everything clean Time to dry — with a soft towel Full body, line by line I dress slowly, casual clothes Simple, comfortable, prepared Steps on the floor Crispy toast and white cheese A glass of citrus juice I take a deep breath, I give thanks I get ready to work for God Slow, I get up just to start Slow, I'm going to get ready If God woke me up, I wake up, slow slowly Now it's time to serve — slow Now it's time to work — for God Slow, slow, slow
