"Therefore, you must understand, I love her,Old Europe, the proud woman.So I ask you, respect her,Old Europe, the beautiful woman!"
She is described as feeding the hungry "from her flesh" and protecting those who return with her body. Context & Impact A VÉN EURÓPA
The lyrics personify Europe as an ancient maternal figure, whose "patched, multicolored dress" reflects her complex history. "Therefore, you must understand, I love her,Old Europe,