Raptor [English translation]

Do you see the shadow which circles free

in the center of the firmament

That majesty which reigns on wings

over land and ocean

Raptor

There approaches a kill and the impending strike

comes down from the sky

The claws are sharp and strong is the grip

The attacker is furious

The hawkeyes gaze coldly, in the distance he picks up speed

Far above he sees everything, the strike is underway

Raptor

Raptor

He navigates with Castor and Pollux

He soars at night

He sees in the dark, he is led by starlight

His realm is worldwide

Raptor

He's uncaught by cage or borders

That shall he never become

Where moonlight shines over wingtips

there he's outlawed1

The hawkeyes gaze coldly, in the distance he picks up speed

Far above he sees everything, the strike is underway

Spread your wings, raptor

Spread your wings, bear the breeze

Spread your wings, raptor

Ascend towards the sky and harbor there

Spread your broad wings, raptor

Spread your broad wings, broad and fly

Spread your broad wings, raptor

Spread your wings, raptor, and fly

1. lit. "free as a bird"