Many years have passed  Many wars I have fought  Before I came back to you  For you I killed - for you I cried  O Cradle of my life    [pre-chorus]  I ran away towards some place far beyond  I told you farewell in order to defend  The honour of thy noble flags    After many clashes - After long journeys  I see you again, my lovely home  Dark, sad and still - No word, no move  To welcome my arrival    [pre-chorus]  Are these grey stones all of the grandeur left by war?  No - not all thy strength, not all thy fame is gone  Not all the memories in you live    [chorus]  Among these ruined walls, my Lords  I feel a great power still lives  So in this lonely place it shines on  Witness of the ancient glory    [chorus]  Among these ruined walls, my Lords  I feel the immortal spirits live  So in this lonely place they shine on  Guardians of the ancient glory