Opstand der Bataven [English translation]

The Roman occupation is kindling hatred in Batavia1

A storm of resistance is coming in the land occupied by Rome

The call for freedom is surging again; we will beat Rome

Free the island in the Rhine of Roman reign

Warriors, turn the tide2, we are freed of slavery

The people once enslaved by Rome are now retaliating to reclaim their right

Freed of shame is he who fights with Valkyries

Brothers are fighting side by side, Wodan3, Donar4, please support us

Heroic deeds of the Batavi5

For eternity their spirit will live inside of us

The land freed of foreign rulers

Offspring filled with pride

The Batavian people will regain their honour and freedom

We have been deprived of our country, but the fire in our hearts hasn’t been extinguished

Heroes, fight and trample the flags of the Roman Empire

The Batavian fury is breaking the chains and setting us free

1. “De Bataaf” in Dutch refers to the Island of the Batavians (“Insula Batavorum” in Latin), the area nowadays known as the “Betuwe” in Dutch, a (former) large river island in the Dutch province of Gelderland.2. turn the tide = (idiomatic) to make a change, or reversal of general opinion3. Wodan = Odin4. Donar = Thor5. Batavi = Batavians

• Artist:Heidevolk
• Album:Walhalla Wacht