Ode to Joy - Lyrics and meaning of the german text

Freude, schoener Goetterfunken,Joy, beautiful spark of Gods,
Tochter aus Elysium,Daughter of Elysium,
Wir betreten feuertrunken,We enter, fire-imbibed,
Himmlische, dein Heiligtum.Heavenly, thy sanctuary.
Deine Zauber binden wiederThy magic powers re-unite
Was der Mode Schwert geteiltWhat custom's sword has divided
Bettler werden FuerstenbruederBeggars become Princes' brothers
Wo dein sanfter Fluegel weilt.Where thy gentle wing abides.

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