Far away, where the sunshine never fades
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There lies this land, the greatest of tales
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A strong golden gate now slowly moves aside
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In walks a man, exhausted by the tide
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Finally, I've reached my destiny
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I've crossed the western sea for the land of hope an glory
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In front of me stands the glorious grand city
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A feeling that I can breathe, and be free
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Surrounding golden walls, finest marble covers the halls
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Silver-plated streets that glimmer and shine
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Statues, monuments and fountains filled with wine
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And trees nearly touching the sky
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In the land of hope and glory
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I head to the greatest hall,
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Take a deep breath and open the door
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Is this the land of hope and glory?
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Sitting on a golden throne,
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An ape holding a scepter of bone
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It utters: "The die is cast."
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Surrounding golden walls...
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Reminiscence
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Echoes from the homeland
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Kaikuen laulu raikaa takaa ulapan
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Kotimaan rannat kutsuu poikaa Pohjolan
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Hoist the sails, it's time to leave these lands behind
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Rain or hail won't stop me, I have made up my mind
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Surrounded by dark emptiness
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The sea is cold and merciless
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All alone, I'm heading home
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Over the vast sea, wide and so deep
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Ahti I greet thee, I'm heading home!
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The wind is rising, cold and biting
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Ilmarinen I greet thee
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Northern shores - I'm home
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No surrounding golden walls, no marble covered halls
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No silver-plated streets that glimmer and shine
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No statues, monuments nor fountains filled with wine
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Only trees touching the sky
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Far away, where sunshine never fades
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There lies this land, the greatest of tales
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The Land Of Hope And Glory
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| Turisas |
