Amerika [English translation]

The boat is small but the view is good,

the stars shine so clearly tonight.

The wind has subsided and the sea is calm,

one already sees lights from land.

The men on the beach are as naked as children,

they laugh and help us onto land.

They offer us fruit, they offer us bread;

The women are not seen yet.

We have found America!

We have found America!

We have been guided by the stars,

we have found America.

The birds fly when the shot is fired;

the first ones who fall don't understand anything.

The ivory sand beach is spotted with blood,

But no one tries to leave.

We light a light for our beloved king;

We fall on our knees and become lost in prayer.

We thank the Madonna who brought us here

to this blessed land.

We have found America!

We have found America!

We have been guided by the stars,

we have found America.

• Artist:Björn Afzelius
• Album:Tusen Bitar (1990)