Ernst Thlmann he was out in front

His fist was raised to strike them

Brigades were growing thick and fast

To take the battle forward

The Flag was red and the fight was on

For our sturdy Comrade Thlmann

Raise your fist!



Sound the alarm! The phony court

Has sentenced him to perish

But when the people of the world

Rise up to liberation

We'll snatch the axe that falls on him

For our sturdy comrade Thlmann

Raise your fist!



Dimitrov was in just this spot

The traitors thought they had him

But news was spread at lightning speed

And world opinion freed him

The world awakes, indignation flames

For our sturdy comrade Thlmann

Raise your fist!