The Word / Janko Kráľ

The lightning of the bright dawn flashed
over the hills, over the mountains:
roar, Slovak fields,
Freedom calls us to action.
Up, for honour, freedom
of the Slovak nation!

Who are Slovak by soul, by lineage,
now declare yourself to the nation;
equality of rights, new life,
unshackles the mouth, unshackles the fetters.
Up, for honour, freedom
of the Slovak nation!

Said the crow to the crow,
that it will not stop plucking us;
enough promises, enough beautiful speeches –
we only believe in reality.
Up, for honour, freedom
of the Slovak nation!

Let us not look at the harm, at the gain;
let us unite where the pressure is;
let us hold together like a chain –
the traitor who steps off the stake.
Up, for honour, freedom
of the Slovak nation!

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