after the war

i saw the shadow decline

in another world

another time

reflecting battles full of fear

so far away from home

death has been near

i fought for liberty and faith

for survival of our race

the toll of blood it has been high

the dead will never see again

the sun up in the sky

i will return

return to where i belong

where i belong

i will be

be with you after this war

after this war

what i saw beyond the gate

eternal darkness - our fate

in everlasting night

deserted and destroyed

an empire without light

the flame of hope kept me alive

the iron will survive

i did the things i had to do

and in my very soul

i've always been with you

i will return

return to where i belong

where i belong

i will be

be with you after this war

after this war

i had to leave it all behind

on my way to the other side

what to find?

i had to go

into the unknown

through all my fear

you have been here

here in my heart

i will return

return to where i belong

where i belong

i will be

be with you after this war

after this war

oh

after the war