It speaks of a nation rich in oil but poor in soul, where politicians raise their pay while the old freeze their nights away. People once sang the national anthem with pride — now it doesn’t mean anything. The song asks what’s left to defend when politicians turn the country into something people no longer recognize. When those in power make life hell, why should anyone come to defend it? Lyrics: . . Up on Lionshill they raise their pay, While the old ones freeze their nights away. Nurses fighting, workers tired, Cold at home, their hope expired. And the Shadow Prince lies on TV, Says “our hospitals shine,” can’t you see? But the wards are full, the lights grow dim— Death waits for those not close to him. Tell me what’s left to defend, When truth breaks and no one bends. Flags fade, hearts grow cold, We’re rich in oil but poor in soul. Tell me what’s left to defend, When truth breaks and no one bends. Flags fade, hearts grow cold, We’re rich in oil but poor in soul. Report a crime, they look away, “Sorry, no time, not today.” The press sells fear for clicks and fame, Twisting truth to feed the game. Our cities choke on fear and drugs, The leaders smile, corrupt inside. They call it order, call it peace— While justice fades, the lies increase. Tell me what’s left to defend, When truth breaks and no one bends. Flags fade, hearts grow cold, We’re rich in oil but poor in soul. Tell me what’s left to defend, When truth breaks and no one bends. Flags fade, hearts grow cold, We’re rich in oil but poor in soul. Innovation lost its spark, The brightest minds left in the dark. Taxes high, the dream is sold, Freedom rusts, the young grow old. Raise your voice, remember when— We built, we cared, we called it then. We sang “Ja, vi elsker” — once we did, But love’s not what it once has been. Tell me what’s left to defend, When the empire eats its friends. We’re world’s richest, world’s blind, Selling Norway, piece at a time. Raise your voice, remember when— We built, we cared, we called it then. We sang “Ja, vi elsker” — once we did, But love’s not what it once has been. Tell me what’s left to defend, When the empire eats its friends. We’re world’s richest, world’s blind, Selling Norway, piece at a time. - Mastered by mixea.commore