Not far from where i live 
they glance in morning breeze 
as dividing tiny rays 
a morning tries to seize 
greet me my proud little soldiers 
of brown, purple and grey 
carry us on your shoulders 
carry us far away 
if you begin to fall 
please have some more 
you could stay at my place if you want 
i'll sleep on the floor 
in shades of purple cloth 
they guide us to the light 
with irresistable pride 
to the feast they us invite 
greet me my proud little soldiers 
of brown, purple and grey 
carry us on your shoulders 
carry us far away 
if you begin to fall 
please have some more 
you could stay at my place if you want 
i'll sleep on the floor 
(for long and faithful service)