We head back in disgrace
With the failed vision
Of Kaiser Willhelm II
So many lives we've lost

This our blinded weapon
Fell into depths and despair
This nation's pride and honour
Lost and beyond repair

And so many dead
Now on the ocean floor lie

We head back in disgrace
With the failed vision
Of Kaiser Willhelm II
So many lives we've lost

What have we done
All was in vain
All blasts and fire
Drew us insane

With all the men that went down
The cold waters embrace

This our blinded weapon
Fell into depths and despair
This nation's pride and honour
Lost and beyond repair

And so many dead
Now on the ocean floor lie