Ashes of our fallen brothers Scattered on the ground Paint the blue scenario Of mourning all around I wash my hands of sorrow There’s nothing to be done They had their chance to struggle Now they’re gone, they’re gone And I stood there waiting, splitting Branching like a tree The wind, the sun, the painful storms Were also nurturing me I grew strong and deep in roots That held me to the ground To this life I remain bound I’m resisting (Day after day) In my bare trunk there are carved Hearts that never fade Memories of long gone lovers Hidden in the shade I wash my hands of sadness There’s nothing to be done They had their chance to fight but Now they’re gone, they’re gone As I stood there growing, spreading Thriving like a tree The wind, the sun and storms I faced Were also feeding me I grew strong and tall in limbs That got me up and high Through the clouds I'm passing by