When Crowns Are Shattered

Wrinkles on a young face, he went into the light
He saw the truth which meant a weight no one can bear
No god—no higher meaning
I stress we are alone
But worry not, my dear, for death will bring release

To be the wraith who wanders endlessly through space
When crowns are shattered, I will have faith
Until that day, my friends, I’ll step off to the side
When crowns are shattered, I will come back to you

Set a fire, lock the door
We are together to burn forever
Feel the flames swell, kiss your feet
We’re bound together to writhe forevermore

Despite waves of sorrow, one must hold onto love
Through war and times of hunger, hold onto them
How curious is mankind, our capability to cheat and kill each other; kindness and charity

I am the guardian to the Prussian claim to life
When crowns are shattered, I will have faith
There is no line which separates yourself from me
When crowns are shattered, I will come back to you

Thus we rose to guard all German states alike
When crowns are shattered, I will have faith
And so must all men be who wish to see a change
When crowns are shattered, I will come back to you

Set a fire, lock the door
We are together to burn forever
Feel the flames swell, kiss your feet
We’re bound together to writhe forevermore

Entzunde ein Feuer, verschliess die Tuer
Wir sind zusammen um fuer immer zu brennen