1. When you come to Egypt, and its neighborhoods,
Greet the homes and greet the dwellings,

2. And say, "Oh you honorable ones, be released
From captivity, your imprisoned glory."

3. When hope becomes nearly impossible,
Then souls are ransom for the nation.

4. Let the sword shatter the English
With separation, for it is most eloquent.

5. Let talk of rising remain between you
Secretly, for now is the time of openness.

6. For the life of a young man is worthless
Except for honor, or death as its price.

7. And he who tolerates dishonor living as a coward
Is the loser and the cheated.