The Lehi Anthem "Unknown Soldiers"
The lyrics of "Unknown Soldiers" were written by Avraham Stern. This was one of the first songs written by Stern. He composed the song together with his wife Roni. The song became the anthem of the Irgun and remained so until 1940 when Lehi broke off. The song expresses an unlimited willingness to sacrifice. The anthem is sung by veteran members of the group in gatherings as well as by some political groups from time to time, from both ends of the political map.
Full text of the song:
First Stanza | |
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חיילים אלמונים הננו, בלי מדים, |
Unknown Soldiers are we, without uniform |
Refrain | |
בימים אדומים של פרעות ודמים, |
On red days of riots and blood |
Second Stanza | |
לא גויסנו בשוט כהמון עבדים, |
We were not drafted by the whip, like a mob of slaves |
Third Stanza | |
ומכל עברים רבבות מכשולים, |
From all directions, tens of thousands of obstacles |
Fourth Stanza | |
ואם אנחנו ניפול ברחובות, בבתים, |
And if we fall in the streets and homes |
Fifth Stanza | |
בדמעות אימהות שכולות מבנים, |
With the tears of bereaved mothers |
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