A cry has shocked the eastern world The cry for liberty Uprising of the common herd Arousing to get free They've been suppressed too long In the socialistic hell Get out of this communist jail
I've told you 'bout the people Behind the prison wall I've told you, Mr. Honnecker I'm knocking on your wall You didn't hear the warning The call for humanity You've lulled into security, in a place of luxury
Revolution 1989 Revolution '89 - turns the world to liberty Execution '89 - death to dictators of delusion
The year of 1989 The point of no return Raise up your fists, don't hesitate Blow up the prison wall All you dictators, go to hell Fuck off and die We're sick of all your promises Tired of your lies
A cry has shocked the eastern world The cry for liberty Uprising of the common herd Arousing to get free A new page of history, new chapter of mankind The end of cruel suppression Now, you've to decide