A long time ago in the night

Many men dressed in white, ready to fight

For their land and to be free.

Driven by hatred and fear, and love to a land in despair

Which they had to bear.

Oh their hearts were full of hopes and dreams.

Bridge: 1

But they had to stand the pain.

To have a chance to live again.

The nights were so cold many died while sleeping,

God it was cold even the sun was freezing.

Even the stars seemed to freeze upon the sky.

The fear was so strong on both sides

Many men lost their pride, broke down and cried.

They could feel the end approach inside.

About condition and time.

Before their eyes their lives were passing by.

Bridge: 2

But they had to carry on.

You don't survive if you're not strong.

The nights were so cold many died while sleeping,

God it was cold even the sun was freezing.

Even the stars seemed to freeze upon the sky.

There's no more crying, and no more dying.

Forever standing strong, we will carry on.

We live with pleasure, the fear is gone,

In the land of the wintersun.

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[Esta música é dedicada aos bravos homens,

mulheres e crianças da Finlândia,

que lutaram contra a Rússia durante a 2ª Guerra Mundial]