The Black Pit

For years we are in an unfortunate war
In the cold waters of the Atlantic north
Unreachable site for the allied air force
The Ships are vulnerable for "wolves" to devour

Sail on and on
Open fire again
Sail on and on
In this bloody campaign

Sink or swim when an U-boat appears
Escape their torpedos or be dead right here
A sonar duel, destroyers and wolves
Quick decisions or the convoy will be gone

Drop the bombs, fire at will
The goods shall arrive in Britain
50 hours of eagle-eye kills
Freezing, nauseating, salt spray

German hunting squads
They know about the gap
There is no air cover, and that's their chance

In the night, where we can't see
Like a hidden wolfpack
Spot the prey, from beneath they attack

Sail on and on thousands died in pain
Sail on and on through wind and rain

The battle of the Atlantic, the black pit
Courageous and brave men leading the allied fleet
The battle of the Atlantic, storms and mist
A clash in the ocean, a cemetery in the sea

Are we going to drown in the cold?
Are we going to suddenly explode?
Are we going to come back home?
Are we going to meet our beloved ones?

We are running down the target
That we have trained for!
Gotta reach the destination
By any means necessary

How many lost their lives
How many souls in the ocean
How many tears were shed
Now all hands bury the dead