[Intro spoken] January 30th, 1945. In the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, the Wilhelm Gustloff sailed, Overcrowded with refugees fleeing the East. She was once a proud cruise ship — now a vessel of desperation. More than 10,000 souls aboard. And then — silence shattered by torpedoes. This is their song. This is their memory. [Verse 1] She was built for pride, for parades and peace, Painted white, she roamed the seas. But war came down like an iron tide, And peace was drowned where hope once lied. [Chorus] Heave ho, for the ones we’ve lost, On the ice-bound sea, they paid the cost. No grave but the deep, no stone, no flame, Just the cold winds whispering their name. [Verse 2] Children cried as the sirens wailed, Mothers prayed and the bright ship sailed. Steel split the night with fire and death, As the sea stole away their final breath. [Chorus] Heave ho, for the ones we’ve lost, On the ice-bound sea, they paid the cost. No grave but the deep, no stone, no flame, Just the cold winds whispering their name. [Bridge] Ghosts below in silent thrall, Forgotten by the books and all. But we remember, we sing their song — Ten thousand souls where none belong. [Verse 3] No victory here, no glory won, Just frost and darkness, and the setting sun. A floating tomb on a winter’s night, Gone beneath the waves, out of sight. [Chorus] Heave ho, for the ones we’ve lost, On the ice-bound sea, they paid the cost. No grave but the deep, no stone, no flame, Just the cold winds whispering their name. [Outro – Spoken] We sing for those who had no chance to sing for themselves. No judgment, no flag, no side. Just sorrow, and memory. Whisper their names on the Baltic breeze... Ghosts of the Gustloff, rest in peace.
