A dreary land with no real hope Which seeks to rise from gray waters Feel the light shine through the clouds of fear Bring the fight, a clever fox with highest hopes These are the prospects of our people To free ourselves from constant shame All eyes gaze upon the elector -Who are you to judge me so? A well meaning failure, "protector" -Disregarded and mocked All eyes gaze upon the elector -I try my best to guide us through the fire A poisoned and hesitant mindset -I did my best for us all Caught between the hammer and the anvil Torn apart, my reputation's fate These are the prospects of our people To build a nation just as strong All eyes gaze upon the elector -The Swedish lion calls for war A well meaning failure, "protector" -No place for neutrality All eyes gaze upon the elector -No right choice to make A poisoned and hesitant mindset -I'm damned no matter what I do This poor lame man was doomed to hang But not from rope, but from his own shame These were my prospects and ambitions I try so hard but always fail All eyes gaze upon the elector -Who are you to talk me down? A well meaning failure, "protector" -A lame and courageous man All eyes gaze upon the elector -Ich laufe nach Ducal Preussen Menschen koennen so gedankenlos -A hero who accepts unjust shame