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Don't look back, the time has come. All the pain turns into love 00:16
We're not submissive, we're not aggressive. But they think we can't defend 00:25
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE! We have the power to face the future 00:32
'Cause we are the fighters, Just fighting for our rights! 00:45
They're accusing, like always without knowing, What is just fiction or what is the truth 00:58
They have no mission! They have no passion! But they dare to tell us what's bad and what's good! 01:06
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE! We are the power who'll face the future 01:14
'Cause we are the fighters, Just fighting for our rights! 01:27
Est affectus (drive on) Et defectus (and weighted down) Semper in angaria (always enslaved) 01:32
Quod per sortem (since fate) Sternit fortem (strikes down the strong man) Mecum omnes plangite! (Everyone weep with me!) 01:45
Nunc obdurat (first oppresses) Et tunc curat (and then soothes) Ludo mentis aciem (as fancy takes it) Egestatem (poverty) Potestatem (power) 02:36
Mecum omnes plangite! (Everyone weep with me!) 02:54
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE! We are the power who'll face the future 03:00
'Cause we are the fighters, Just fighting for our rights! 03:12
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE! 03:25
♪ Toccata and Fugue in D minor ♪ 03:35

Modern Crusaders – English Lyrics

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Discover the powerful fusion of Latin and English in Enigma's “Modern Crusaders.” This song offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of defiance and strength through its compelling lyrics. The integration of the famous Latin chorus from “O Fortuna” with modern rock verses makes for an epic and memorable language learning experience, showcasing how classical and contemporary elements can be masterfully intertwined.

[English]
Don't look back, the time has come. All the pain turns into love
We're not submissive, we're not aggressive. But they think we can't defend
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE! We have the power to face the future
'Cause we are the fighters, Just fighting for our rights!
They're accusing, like always without knowing, What is just fiction or what is the truth
They have no mission! They have no passion! But they dare to tell us what's bad and what's good!
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE! We are the power who'll face the future
'Cause we are the fighters, Just fighting for our rights!
Est affectus (drive on) Et defectus (and weighted down) Semper in angaria (always enslaved)
Quod per sortem (since fate) Sternit fortem (strikes down the strong man) Mecum omnes plangite! (Everyone weep with me!)
Nunc obdurat (first oppresses) Et tunc curat (and then soothes) Ludo mentis aciem (as fancy takes it) Egestatem (poverty) Potestatem (power)
Mecum omnes plangite! (Everyone weep with me!)
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE! We are the power who'll face the future
'Cause we are the fighters, Just fighting for our rights!
STAND UP! JOIN US! MODERN CRUSADERS ALIVE!
♪ Toccata and Fugue in D minor ♪

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Vocabulary Meanings

crusaders

/ˈkruːseɪdərz/

B2
  • noun
  • - a person who engages in a crusade, historically a religious war or modern campaign for a cause

fighters

/ˈfaɪtərz/

A2
  • noun
  • - a person who fights, especially for a cause or in a conflict

submissive

/səbˈmɪsɪv/

B1
  • adjective
  • - obedient and willing to follow orders

aggressive

/əˈɡresɪv/

A2
  • adjective
  • - behaving in a hostile or violent manner

accusing

/əˈkjuːzɪŋ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to blame someone for something

mission

/ˈmɪʃən/

A2
  • noun
  • - an important task or purpose

passion

/ˈpæʃən/

A2
  • noun
  • - strong enthusiasm or desire

defend

/dɪˈfend/

A2
  • verb
  • - to protect against attack or criticism

power

/ˈpaʊər/

A1
  • noun
  • - the ability to control or influence others

future

/ˈfjuːtʃər/

A1
  • noun
  • - the time yet to come

rights

/raɪts/

A2
  • noun
  • - moral or legal entitlements

fiction

/ˈfɪkʃən/

B1
  • noun
  • - literature in the form of prose, especially novels, about imaginary events

truth

/truːθ/

A2
  • noun
  • - the quality of being true or factual

enslaved

/ɪnˈsleɪvd/

B1
  • adjective
  • - in a state of being a slave

poverty

/ˈpɒvərti/

A2
  • noun
  • - the state of being extremely poor

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