Koivu ja tähti [English translation]

Sister, walk by my side

Little one, beside me

I do not remember where home is

Where is our birthplace

Where father used to dwell

Where mother used to live

But I do know, I do remember

That there was a birch tree

Though the journey may be hard

Though the journey may bee impossible

We can still make it

We can still walk it

On the birch's branches the birds sang

There was a star between them

There are two birds

They guide us

Through the forests, through the woods

Through the forests, through the woods

If you can no longer walk, little sister

I will carry you in my arms

If you feel faint

I will drive away your fears

The road is long, the journey is harsh

Do not be afraid, little sister

Here is a yard, here is a place

With a little birch tree

The road is long, the journey is harsh

Do not be afraid, little sister

We will find our home

We will discover our birthplace

Here is a birch, here is a star

Here is our family unified

The was is yesterday

Peace will come tomorrow morning