Back in the year 1606 When the inquisition Played with glowing sticks Lived there in Cologne A beauty truly known All the people whispered She's the devil's bride She gave birth to a child When she was 25 Her daughter looked like her When she ended her live She was free and wild And died for her child Many people whispered She's the devil's bride Here and now 2002 A girl is born And she looks like her, too Lives here in Cologne A beauty truly known But no one ever whispers She's the devil's bride Traditional