See the Reich in flames

Try to save Berlin in vain

It's a road through death and pain

On the other shore, there's the end of the war



Who could ever have believed,

Seems like nothing's been achieved

Just to walk a day, go all the way

The fronts are closing in

As the end is drawing near, 

The 12th Army interfere

Open up a route, get people out, 

It's forces spread out thin



It's the end of the war

(Hold the corridor!)

Reach for Elbe's shore!



It's the end, the war has been lost

Keeping them safe 'til the river's been crossed

Nicht ein Schlacht, ein Rettungsaktion

Holding their ground 'til the final platoon

„Hurry up, we're waiting for you“

Men of the 9th and civilians too!

Dispossesed, surrendering to the West



Who'll survive and who will die?

Up to Kriegslück to decide

Those who made it cross withou a loss

Have reason to reflect

It is not about Berlin, it is not about the Reich

It's about the men, who fought for them, 

What peace can they expect?



See the city burn on the other side

Going down in flames as two worlds collide

Who can now look back with a sense of pride?

On the other shore, there's the end of the war...