A message sent from Eastern Rome A plea to soldiers of the West Desecrated the cross they have The enemy must taste revenge
To the land of promised grandeur To the holy land Marched the thousands in their armor shield and sword in their hands Dreams of pagan blood soiled nameless tombs Kings and knights buried as saints of doom They raised their banner in the sacred name of God & glory Sail for wealth! for faith! Emancipate the gates of Holy Land!
A dying cause for all the poor A worthy truce to those who reign “Descendants of conquerors, Dishonor not you ancestry!”
To the land of promised grandeur To the holy land Marched the thousands in their armor shield and sword in their hands Dreams of pagan blood soiled nameless tombs Kings and knights buried as saints of doom They raised their banner in the sacred name of God & glory Sail for wealth! for faith! Emancipate the gates of Holy Land!
Bath in the death of infidels (“Dieu li volt!”) Avenge that which has been profaned (“Dieu li volt!”)
To the land of promised grandeur To the holy land Marched the thousands in their armor shield and sword in their hands Dreams of pagan blood soiled nameless tombs Kings and knights buried as saints of doom They raised their banner in the sacred name of God & glory Sail for wealth! for faith! Emancipate the gates of Holy Land!