Fifty years to the day it all began,
Having lived in fear of the brutal regime.
Now our chance to protest in peace,
In our search for democracy.

A congress of the People’s Front,
With political manifestations.

Barricade, barricade, we formed a barricade,
From Tallinn to Vilnius we formed a barricade.
Barricade, barricade, we formed a barricade,
From Tallinn to Vilnius we formed a barricade.

Arise for the Baltic Way!
The singing revolution called.
Gathered in Cathedral Square,
Vigils held by priests for all.

A black cross set alight,
To symbolize the fight.

Barricade, barricade, we formed a barricade,
From Tallinn to Vilnius we formed a barricade.
Barricade, barricade, we formed a barricade,
From Tallinn to Vilnius we formed a barricade.

We three sisters stood as one,
Two million hand in hand.
How the world watched our fate unfold,
Saw the strength within our ranks.

Fifteen minutes of power,
Independence would be ours.

Barricade, barricade, we formed a barricade,
From Tallinn to Vilnius we formed a barricade.
Barricade, barricade, we formed a barricade,
From Tallinn to Vilnius we formed a barricade.