Neue Ufer [English translation]

We wanted to contort ourselves

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Wandered off into distant worlds

What we were looking for was already there

We lost track of our goals

Out of sight, out of mind

But when we look at our roots

It seems like a new beginning

[Chorus:]

Now close your eyes

Take a step back

A new morning's awakening

At this very moment

We're heading out - to new shores

And we need every man

We're heading out - to new shores

All together, this song at the fore

We're heading out - to new shores

No matter where the journey takes us

We're heading out - to new shores

Just as free as the wind blows

We went on our way

Strong and filled with the will to action

Unflinching, eyes fixed on a goal

Following our own plans

More than one servant stood to the side1

More than a little advice came our way

Lured us off on wild goose chases

But we were all pulling as one

[Chorus]

We went hand in hand

We'll go hand in hand

No chains can hold us

No one can steal our dreams

Where our way will lead us

How long the sea will bear us

The end is still far from sight

Come on board, into our world

[Chorus]

1. Or do they mean "stood at our side" as in helped us?