Europe

In Athens’ streets, the questions burned
Philosophers taught, the world has turned
Rome gave us law, and faith took hold
A cross of hope, a crown of gold
The bells would ring, cathedrals rise
Knowledge kept through darkened skies

Europe – we stand as one
Europe – till freedom’s won
Europe – your flame will stay
Europe – will lead the way

Florence dreamed, the canvas spoke
The marble moved, the silence broke
Da Vinci’s hand, horizons wide
The human spirit turned the tide

Then Luther’s voice on Wittenberg’s door
The faith of Europe shook once more
From Rome to north, new paths began
The printed word reached every hall

Europe – we stand as one
Europe – till freedom’s won
Europe – your flame will stay
Europe – will lead the way

The age of reason lit the sky
Kant and Voltaire, they asked us why
Revolutions shook the throne
The rights of man became our own

Engines roared, the cities grew
Nations formed, a world brand new

And still we stand, a fragile land
Seeking truth to understand
No wall can bind, no hate divide
The heart of Europe will survive

Europe – we stand as one
Europe – till freedom’s won
Europe – your flame will stay
Europe – will lead the way

But shadows rise in city squares
Where freedom bends and no one cares
We will not bow, we won’t disguise
Our Europe stands, our truth will rise

Europe – we stand as one
Europe – till freedom’s won
Europe – your flame will stay
Europe – will lead the way

Europe – your flame still burns
Europe – the world still learns
Freedom guides, our timeless call
Western values stand for all