Wrinkles on a young face, he went into the light He saw the truth which meant a weight that no one can bear No God, no higher meaning I stress we are alone But worry not my dear, for death will bring your sweet 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 kiss your feet Bound together to writhe forever more Despite waves of sorrow, one must hold onto them Through war and times of hunger, hold onto them How curious is mankind, our capabilities to cheat and kill each other; kindness and charity I am the guardian to the prussian claim to life When crowns are shattered, we'll be complete There is no line which separates yourself from me When crowns are shattered, we will ascend 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, there's no excuse