| A long time ago in the night: Many men dressed in white, ready to fight,
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| For their land and to
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| be free. |
| Driven by hatred and fear, and love to a land in despair,
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| which they had to bear. |
| Oh
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| their
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| hearts were full of hope and dreams.
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| But they had to stand the pain. |
| To have a chance to live again.
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| The nights were so cold many died while sleeping,
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| God it was cold even the sun was freezing. |
| Even the stars seemed to freeze upon
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| the sky.
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| The fear was so strong on both sides, many men lost their pride,
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| broke down and cried. |
| They
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| could feel the end approach inside. |
| The air was so cold and so dry,
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| that their bodies told lies,
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| about
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| condition and time. |
| Before their eyes their lives were passing by.
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| But they had to carry on. |
| You don’t survive if you’re not strong.
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| The nights were so cold many died while sleeping,
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| God it was cold even the sun was freezing. |
| Even the stars seemed to freeze upon
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| the sky.
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| There’s no more crying, and no more dying. |
| Forever standing strong,
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| we will carry on.
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| We live with pleasure, the fear is gone, In the land of the wintersun.
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| (Solo: H. Juhano / Both / N. Dahlin / P. Vastila / Both & Vastila)
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| (Repeat: 2 — Rep.)
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| (This song is dedicated to the brave men, women and children of Finland,
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| who fought against Russia during worldwar II. |
| May god be with you…
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| The second solopart is written by UNTO MONONEN, and taken from the song «Satumaa».) |