We want a New Year with Peace, Freedom, and Democracy
We want a New Year with Peace, Freedom, and Democracy,
(We want it now!)
In every heart, in every land, let justice rise and set us free,
(We want it now!)
Together we stand, hand in hand, in the light of hope we'll be,
(We want it now!)
For Ukraine, for the world, we cry out, hear our plea,
(We want it now!)
Chorus
Peace for every sister, peace for every brother,
(We want it now!)
Freedom for our children, freedom for each other,
(We want it now!)
Democracy in every voice, let our spirits sing,
(We want it now!)
In this New Year, let hope and love take wing,
(We want it now!)
Verse 2
We seek a New Year with Peace, Freedom, and Democracy,
(We want it now!)
From the mountains high to the valleys low, let unity be,
(We want it now!)
With faith and courage, we’ll break the chains, and we will see,
(We want it now!)
A brighter dawn for Ukraine, Oh Lord, we lift our plea,
(We want it now!)
Chorus
Peace for every sister, peace for every brother,
(We want it now!)
Freedom for our children, freedom for each other,
(We want it now!)
Democracy in every voice, let our spirits sing,
(We want it now!)
In this New Year, let hope and love take wing,
(We want it now!)
Bridge
Oh, we are strong, united in this fight,
(We want it now!)
With faith and love, we’ll shine our light,
(We want it now!)
Together we will rise, no force can keep us down,
(We want it now!)
In Ukraine, in the world, let freedom wear its crown,
(We want it now!)
Chorus
Peace for every sister, peace for every brother,
(We want it now!)
Freedom for our children, freedom for each other,
(We want it now!)
Democracy in every voice, let our spirits sing,
(We want it now!)
In this New Year, let hope and love take wing,
(We want it now!)
Outro
We want a New Year with Peace, Freedom, and Democracy,
(We want it now!)
Together as one, our hearts in harmony,
(We want it now!)
For Ukraine, for the world, in love we will decree,
(We want it now!)
Peace, Freedom, and Democracy, eternally!
(We want it now!)
Copyright © Per-Kaare Holdal
Support to the people of Ukraine
