Bruno Balz (October 6, 1902 – March 14, 1988) was a renowned German lyricist, considered one of the greatest of all time. Born in Berlin, Germany, Balz's career was marked by both significant success and personal challenges. He achieved his first major success in 1933 with "Victor and Viktoria." During World War II, his life was saved from the Nazis by Swedish singer Zarah Leander and composer Michael Jary, who helped him escape from a concentration camp.

Balz was known for his collaborations with Michael Jary, penning lyrics for many popular songs. One of his notable works includes "Der Wind hat mir ein Lied erzählt" ("Le Vent m'a dit une chanson") for the film "La Habanera" (1937), which became a hit in multiple languages. Another significant piece was "Davon geht die Welt nicht unter" ("Ce n'est pas la fin du monde"), an anti-Nazi song.

After the war, Balz continued to work with Zarah Leander, contributing to the film "Gabriella" and writing songs like "Das machen nur die Beine von Dolores" ("The Legs Of Dolores") and "Wir wollen niemals auseinandergeh'n," intended for Leander. Bruno Balz passed away in Bad Wiessee, Bavaria, Germany, from natural causes. His legacy lives on through his influential contributions to German music and film.