5 Millionen [English translation]

You shape the steel for many years.

Have endured pain and blame

With bent back without complaint

you are going to your shift.

Dirt and grime has tradition

Like father, like son.

Dirt and grime has tradition

Honest work, honest wage

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

One last time you feel the embers

The first time you feel the rage

5 million before the gates

On the banner visions of the future

You are one of millions

The future must be worthwhile

You were the hero in the burst of sparks

You gave the factory your whole life.

You are more than a number.

The situation fills your heart with grief.

You feel brazenly lied to

On your flag stand slogans

On your face the truth is stated

You will fight for the work

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

One last time you feel the embers

The first time you feel the rage

5 million before the gates

On the banner visions of the future

You are one of millions

The future must be worthwhile

5 million before the gates

On the banner visions of the future

You are one of millions

The future must be worthwhile

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

From the hot forehead, sweat must run.

One last time you feel the embers

The first time you feel the rage

5 million before the gates

On the banner visions of the future

You are one of millions

The future must be worthwhile

5 million before the gates

On the banner visions of the future

You are one of millions

The future must be worthwhile

• Artist:Die Krupps