Palästinalied ✟ [German crusader song][+English translation]

The Palästinalied ("Palestine Song", also known as Kreuzlied "Song of the Cross") is a song written in the early 13th century by Walther von der Vogelweide, the most celebrated lyric poet of Middle High German literature. It is one of the few songs by Walther for which a melody has survived.

The first line is Middle High German, the second modern German and on the bottom the English translation as always.

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[dr.ludwig]

This version has even more verses than the last two ones.

[CantusTropus]

I actually like how this song isn't really that much like what you would consider a typical "Deus Vult" song. It's almost entirely about the Crusader's awe and humility in the presence of the Holy Land, the place where Christ walked the Earth, rather than being about battle or conquest. That makes sense, because talking about battle and conquest requires you to talk about yourself a lot, whereas the writer of this hymn/song realized how insignificant he was compared to God.

[eternal]

When Christianity and Germany was forged together it truly created one of the most magnificent cultures in history.
God bless Germany, from Norway

[peculiarpangolin]

Palästinalied is probably the most popular crusader-song in the modern day. I didn't use to understand the reason, (I always loved it, don't get me wrong) but now after hearing this version, I think I get it. Is this the sound of a bloodthirsty conqueror? No, it's the hymn of a man who has experienced the most important thing in his life. I understand how this is so excellently portrayed thanks to this version. The singer starts by simply speaking in a mesmerized fashion. He is overwhelmed. When his emotion grows to much for speaking, he begins to chant. Then, imagine the grace of his Saviour, he can no longer contain himself. He sings. What does this man sing? A confession of faith. This is what he needed in his life, to see the Holy Land. For him, it affirms his faith, instilled at a young age. Perhaps he never really had a very strong faith, but this sight changes all that. Just by being here, he understands. The awe consumes him. Then, with his emotions at a height, he sings again. This time, it's what we expect more from a crusader song; you can hear the "God wills it!" (Deus vult, there, I said it) in his voice. Now, his mind is on conquest, but still not one of greed and villainy that most thik of. For this man, it is truly a Holy War. Most singers don't perform these last two verses, likely because they don't want to seem like they support a physical holy war, but these verses put that "holy war" into context. That is why this man is here, even if his being here is the most important thing to him. The Crusades were not a glorious fight; war never is. There were also mercenaries fighting fir wealth and prestige, just like any conflict true, some men are just bloodthirsty. I also don't agree with all of the sentiments of the crusades, but those were the views at the time, and these people weren't evil for having them. This is why I think Palästinalied is so beloved; it isn't about the Crusades at all, unlike many other crusader-songs; it's about the mindset of a crusader and the story of a man whose faith is re-newed by the sight of a place he has long heard of but never seen. Now he lives worthy. Many can relate to this, whatever their life-changing moment was, it surely felt similar to this. This song certainly gave me a similar moment, experiencing this man's pure, raw emotion. Songs like these give us a view of people from an oft-studied point in history and show that maybe, the aren't so foreign and different from us after all?

[zyriab]

Salute from your Belgian neighbours.
Beautiful song, respect to the German Crusaders!

[achaeanmapping]

Beautiful music from a beautiful culture!
Love from your Christian brothers in Greek Cyprus!

[Beak]

Jesus, this is beautiful! Greetings from S Korea, I'm learning German(not yet good to communicate), and I am also considering studying abroad in Germany. This medieval German is truly charming and new! This is similar to modern German, but also different in many places. And also the best version of Palästinalied.

[adamedwards]

Germany is great country with huge history.
I love Deutschland and their culture!
My grandma is from Germany 🇩🇪
Hey from Russia 🇷🇺

[MoraisValente]

WOW! GERMAN, CHRISTIAN AND MEDIEVAL !! NOTHING COMBINES SO PERFECTLY!

[Kosta_Man]

I'm an Orthodox Christian, but the Germanic blood I withhold in my veins loves this song. Good job with this find.

[Filius_Tonitrui]

This is one of my favorite versions of this song. It really emphasizes how the author’s gave more importance to the Holy Land and the Lord instead of battles by themselves. Germans nowadays have a lot to learn from their medieval ancestors. God bless you all, brothers. Respect from Brazil 🇧🇷

[persian]

I am a Persian who knows English and I've startrd to learn German just a few months. This is a really beautiful song and the fact that now I can understand some words and phrases in German helps me to enjoy listening to the song more.
Ich freue mich sehr, dich auf YouTube zu finden. Liebe aus Persia.

[copticbear]

Greetings from egypt ! Keep uploadin these pearls plz ! Absolutely spiritful !!

[hansg.engleder]

In times when humility and reverence for God and his creation fades away, this song also fits into our time.
A song full of humility and awe. Thank you.

[baptistepassant]

Powerful song, greetings from your French Cousins.
🇫🇷⚔️⚜️✝️⚜️⚔️🇩🇪

[peterroberts]

I can see a bunch of exhausted and bloodied German warriors gathering around a campfire after a long day of fighting and playing this music, the rhythm and lyrics rejuvenating them and reinvigorating them, rekindling the fires of their faith for the next battle. One of my favorite versions of this song that I've heard good job man

[kratoszion]

Respect from Brazil, Very beautiful lirics, thanks!

[KrisKASK]

As a German Roman Catholic, I can hear the cadence of the Latin chants from mass. Beautiful!

[abdelwahabelnaggar]

Greetings from an Egyptian kid. Germans are the nobles of Europe, and I think I may have been a German in a former life, as I love this country for a reason beyond my grasp. I wish one day the world would stop fighting and we would come together in one peaceful vessel of faith in our loving father above the canopy. Marvellous song about the holy land. Alle Menschen werden Brüder!
Update: I turned out 5% German by DNA! Who would've thought?

[Purdé]

I'm an arab deist, whenever I listen to the palästinalied, I get goosebumps, reading the lyrics and listening to the chant made me almost feel what the christ went through, I hope that humanity live happily together and understand that *GOD* is love and *GOD's* path is not sowrds and mass beheadings.🕆