Aris Lyrics - Ancient Rites

Hear me, ancient forefather (Ambiorix) 

Honoured be Thy deeds 

Leading our tribes against the aggressor 

Outnumbered, a campaign that could not be won 

(But forever Thy blood in my veins) 

Gracious Spartan civilisation 

Eternally blessed Thy war spirit 

Surrounded by thousands of Persians 

"Molon lave" a final proud statement 

(None of thee survived 

but Thy Hellenic glory is everlasting) 

Noble was your cause, brave Vercingetorix 

Sad the day of your sacrifice 

An example to your Celt tribe 

Dying in solitude 

(But Thy soul) forever in my heart 

Remember the moment Jerusalem fell 

The shrieks of the conquered, the conqueror's yell 

The roofs that we fired, and the plunder we shared 

The wealthy we slaughtered, the lovely we spared 

Aris! And Aris shone! 

Mars! And Mars rose! 

Geuzen der Lage Landen 

Van Antwerpen, Amsterdam tot Den Briel 

Helden der Calvinistische droom 

Nachtmerrie der Spaans/Roomse overheerser 

Voor eeuwig Uw bloed in onze aderen 

Noble was your cause, brave Vercingetorix 

Sad the day of your sacrifice 

Hear me, ancient forefather Ambiorix 

Honoured be Thy deeds 

Leading our tribes against the aggressor 

Outnumbered, a campaign that could not be won 

Forever Thy blood in my veins 

Noble was your cause 

Sad the day of your sacrifice 

An example to our tribe