When All Are Unfaithful
When everyone is disloyal, we will stay true,
So that there is always a standard-bearer for you on earth
You comrades of our youth, reflections of a better age,
Who ordained us to mainly virtuousness and a patriot's death.
Never leave our sides; always be close to us,
True as the German oaks, as the moon and sunshine.
One day, our brothers will see clearly again,
And they will return to the fold in loyalty and love.
You stars with your peaceful downward gaze, are our witnesses,
When all our brothers are silent and trust in false idols.
We do not wish to break our word nor turn into tongues,
We want to preach about and speak of the holy German empire.
Text: Max von Schenkendorf, 1814