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The Raid Lyrics by Ex Libris

ANN - Chapter 3: Anne Frank

2019

De geallieerden zijn aan wal gekomen
Het is zes juni negentien vierenveertig en het bericht vanuit Normandie brengt ons in jubelende stemming
We zitten gezamenlijk om de radio heen
Om de geheime BBC-uitzending te horen
En wat een nieuws bracht hij ons: het is D-day vandaag

This news, so long awaited, occupies my mind
From the turmoil inside, to the dreams that ignite
I praise the unknown soldiers who laid down their lives
Through their eyes, I see Normandy arise
At break of day, white-crested waves, carried the brave ashore
While cannons roared and strangers fought, on this day June sixth, forty-four

These days, so bleak and bare, are brightened by belief
That I'll soon feel the breeze, walk the cities' streets
But hear me, within hope an enemy resides, one that feeds
And lay siege, on a dream within my reach

A new dawn is near, shatter these chains
Begone dire warfare, let me be embraced
By a new world in which I'm welcome and safe
When everything crumbles, let my words remain

This war with sorrow laden, has rooted viciously
Into my bone and marrow, the ardent life of me
And while its darkest tendrils smother me silently
I pray oh bravest soldiers, make haste the time is nigh

Gisterenavond voor het slapen gaan zag ik ineens mijn vriendin Lies voor oggen
Ze was sterk vermagerd, in lompen gekleed, en met grote, droevige ogen zeek ze
Me verwijtend aan, oh lies!
Kon ik je maar helpen
Tijdens onze vriendschap was ik nog veel te veel kind, maar je zou me nu eens moeten kennen
Niemand hier ziet het maar ik ben gegroeid en volwassen geworden
Ik heb dromen en ideeen en ik wacht op de dag dat ze uitkomen

Oh amidst this gruesome war I lay my words to dry
I travel through the lines and my inner bird takes flight
Roams wild and free, sings her song in spite of war
I write to you, dear diary, on this day August first, forty-four

A new dawn is near, shatter these chains
Begone dire warfare, let me be embraced
By a new world in which I'm welcome and safe
When everything crumbles, let my words remain

Mijn liefste wens is dat ik later een beroemde schrijfster mag worden
Na de oorlog wil ik een boek getiteld 'Het Achterhuis' uitgeven
Of dat lukt blijft nog de vraag, maar mijn dagboek is een goed begin
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About “The Raid” by Ex Libris

Read the complete lyrics to "The Raid" by Ex Libris from the album "ANN - Chapter 3: Anne Frank" in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Symphonic Metal, Progressive Metal.

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