In these dark walls I celebrate the start of our journey May our souls - humbled but brave - drink within the grandeur of this temple The gloom and the glory of these altars O poets, whirlwinds and storms announced the clashes Be thy scripts testimonies of our noble deeds In the holy name of freedom through the centuries [pre-Chorus] In your hearts courage shines like the stars In this holy nights - follow its light [Chorus] In this battle with you I shall rise To the sky my sword-arm - I'll pray for the souls In this battle with you I shall fight With honour and vigour - I'll call the gods Look on the fallen kingdoms Look on the dying brothers Look on the raining blood Now hear my calling