1. When my tears were held back
And my aching heart awakened

2. And my resolves denied what
The terrible events blamed them for

3. They said: Submission is wise politics
So for them feign submission from yourself

4. And sweeter than the taste of submission
On my mouth is lethal poison

5. If the people seize
My rule and I am handed to the masses

6. The heart within my ribs
My ribs did not hand over the heart

7. I have not lost the honor of resolve
Can lofty honor be lost?

8. I plunged on the day of their battle
Will not the shields protect me?

9. I went forth with no more than a shirt
To shield my breast—is that not enough?

10. I sacrificed myself so that it would flow
When the wounds started gushing

11. My death was delayed—it was not
Through my love of degradation and submission

12. Never have I walked
To battle except with the wish to return

13. The traits of glory are mine
The branches follow the origin