For Sophie (This Beautiful Day) by Reg Meuross - a tribute to Sophie Scholl

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In 18th February 1943, Sophie Scholl, her brother Hans and their friend Christoph were arrested having been found distributing anti-war leaflets at the University of Munich. They were tried and four days later on February 22nd convicted of High Treason and executed by guillotine on the same day. Sophie was 21 years old when she died for her role leading dissent and active resistance to the rule of Nazi Germany. Their tools of revolution were words, paper and a printing press. After the students’ death the sixth leaflet of the movement was smuggled out of Germany and used by the Allied Forces, who showered millions of copies of Sophie’s work over Germany just a few months after her execution.
Sophie’s story is a true lesson in dissent and serves to remind us that we have a responsibility to ensure that we never sleepwalk into such darkness again.
Sophies final words:
“How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause. Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?”
LYRIC
For Sophie (This Beautiful Day)
You walk the university your suitcase in your hand
High upon the landing by your brother’s side you stand
The voices of the innocents echo round the hall
The flowering truth on paper Sophie makes the petals fall
The greatest act of duty to your country and your friends
Is to stand up for the righteous cause and give your life for them
You could have lied or made a deal you could have walked away
But the wall of shame would bear your name and that’s too much to pay
CHORUS
These are the eyes of the child you saved
Aryan blue Hebrew brown and grey
These are the hands that in gratitude pray
For Sophie’s life on this beautiful day
Seven sermons seven lessons seven calls to arms
To the workers in the factories the workers on the farms
One life for ten thousand when good hearts ‘gainst evil stand
Your future’s only safe as this one heart and these two hands
Sophie at the window Sophie lights the lamps
To free her country spread the word Sophie buys the stamps
And in the jail one final kiss her brother and her friend
To end in terror’s better than a terror without end
The brilliant child of Germany has turned his mind to war
He hears the windows breaking but he doesn’t know what for
The ghettos’ strangely quiet just the constant trains go by
But Sophie takes his hands and Sophie opens up his eyes
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[@chuckmeadows1581]

Absolutely brilliant! Sophie Scholl has been a personal hero of mine since I was a college student. I've never heard this wonderful song before, but I'm very grateful you shared it for all the rest of us to remember and honor Sophie.

[@pavlenikic9712]

Im a 27 yrs old man, and i am letting a tear or two on this. Tragic. May her soul finds its peace.

[@brendaroberts1469]

I cry every time i listen to this. So young and yet so wise. Germany had a real heroine in this precious young woman.

[@bluebelluk]

I came across this video on what would've been Sophie's 100th birthday. She was such a brave & beautiful human being. This is a very lovely song & the message Sophie left us is so poignant in our current times. If we don't learn from history we are destined to repeat it.

[@patriciabracken7546]

A brave brave young girl. You WON'T be forgotten. 💓💖💞💕💟💝💗

[@sophiescholl4188]

We can all be Sophie, this is a spirit that cannot be extinguished; she lives through all who use their hearts to lead them to be brave in the face of fear. Let her be remembered as a hero and held as a standard. #sophiescholl

[@tobiasoellers146]

I met two of the last living members of the White Rose Movement a couple of years ago in a Bar in Cologne in Person. That was a night to remember. I admire what they did, they had the Courage to rise and say No! I think in these times we are living in, where Nazis rise again, where People like Trump, Erdogan or Johnson and others only care for themselves, we need to remember such brave and bold Persons more than ever. Thanks for this Song. Reg you’re a treasure. Stay well

[@theseether6]

@Tobias Oellers True, we all should remember and never forget. Evil disguises itself and it changes and adapts like a virus, anyone could be Hitler, all we have is history and our faith to guide us and help us to make the best decision. God Bless and remember God loves, Amen.

[@daviderighini]

Trump a Nazi? Are you serious???

[@alisonbell3561]

I am bawling like a baby. Outstanding, perfect.

[@josephsve2449]

Today, 9. May is your 100th birthday. You live in our hearts and thoughts. May your memory be a blessing

[@pameladowe5330]

Sophie, you and your compatriots stand out for your courage and heroism. You never died, you moved into legend. RIP!

[@kevinpenney3957]

I came across this fine song on Holocaust Memorial Day 2019. It is so appropriate that we all remember that some German nationals, not directly affected by the actions of others of their Countrymen, did stand against the evil that was Nazism and paid a heavy price. May she and her companions be held aloft in honour and respect.

[@grambutterfield]

Each time I hear this it almost tears my heart out. The selfless bravery of Sophie and Hans Scholl was both incredible and salutary. This is a breathtakingly magnificent song. The film 'Sophie Scholl - The Final Days' is good and tells the story and, if you are ever near Munich, Robert Schmidt-Matt's memorial sculpture at the University of Munich is really well worth seeing.

[@user-ht4gb2fw4e]

This woman's Courage was as monumental as that of Arminius!! Both he, & Sophie are the True Patriots of Germania! Both resisting the Avarice of failed men!!

[@hannahr9072]

Beautiful song.....Great people...Sophie Scholl is a symbol of wanting a better world. It is important that we remember her and the White Rose for their willingness to stand up for something bigger than themselves..White Roses now represent more than we can say, they represent resistance, a struggle, and people with the right and love of free-speech.

[@Dusti71]

Thank you for that song!

[@grahamcole3534]

A beautiful song Reg, thank you, and with such important messages.

[@lesleyswain]

Beautiful, heartrending and entirely apt to the political climate we see stirring around us again.

[@lindaroot5276]

She needs to be remembered.

[@fasbc]

I just created Remembering Sophie Scholl ~ A Heroine For The Ages Fan Group. It is a labor of love. Come join it. You will love it.

[@bogtrotbeetleman]

Reg. Such an inspiring story and song. Thankyou. Ralph Atherton.

[@cyanliver5836]

She's so beautiful inside and out.i wish to be like her someday.

[@STUWHO2006]

That is stunningly beautiful and such a fitting tribute - had me in tears!! A great piece of work, sir!!!

[@pwilde2803]

A stunning song and a very fitting tribute to a very brave young woman.

[@adminlifestylenortheast8328]

Love this song, brave young lady.

[@thesoundoflovetv877]

Bless you all, my beautiful brothers and sisters, and such grateful thanks to those who walk this earth with their minds full of Heart, inspiring us all to remember that love and forgiveness is the way to remember our Oneness with each one of us. One Love. B x

[@CATWITCHJudie]

Thats WONDERFUL!!Thanks very much for watching my video and for sharing this lovely work!!! :)

[@kennethbarrett7929]

Reg, Such beautiful music, telling such a terrible story. When when we learn.

[@timfellows2]

A great song from a great album

[@sabinehufer9649]

😞☮️🙏 meine Heldin 🥀 danke das es dich gab

[@johnraggett7147]

February 22nd, 2021, I intend to lay a white rose on the memorial in front of the university to my heroin Sophie and her brother.

[@richardaulton6667]

Nice song Reg a fitting tribute to someone we'll never know.

[@donnalouisedavies8542]

bless Sophie x

[@user-lq9zo5lx5z]

蘇菲 索爾 一朵被摧殘的白玫瑰 一位永不凋謝的英靈 在世界最黑暗的時刻 妳點亮了第一道希望之光 Sophie Scholl A devastated white rose A hero that never fades In the darkest hour of the world You light up the first ray of hope

[@eddiebrophy503]

So good 👏

[@tomasranta6154]

Sophie Scholl, a wonderful movie.

[@dabbs5357]

outstanding

[@angelscanfly]

for sophies life

[@monikastanelle747]

RIP Sophie. You will never be forgotten.

[@antoniomantovani3147]

There are many more friends

[@adamhamorikis3074]

❤

[@jonpeerpeer7877]

Wow

[@fernandopinon5889]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4Kpo2OXrq-MoKM Otra canción para Sophie Scholl y la Rosa Blanca. Saludos.

[@OlisART]

I would like to paint Sophie Scholl and make a video of the painting process. Would you allow me to use this song as background music? I think it's so lovely and maybe that way more people could listen to it? Greetings from Germany! ~ Oliver

[@queerulantin6431]

Du hier? :D

[@johnowen692]

A beautiful song sung superbly by a performer of the highest quality. Can't wait to see Reg at our great festival, first weekend in June. I.e. 11th WIRRAL FOLK FESTIVAL, ELLESMERE PORT, CH65 6QF. WEBSITE - www.Wirral folk on the coast.com. Box office - 0151-652-0734 or 0151-678-9902

[@movimentorosabranca]

81 anos da morte de Sophie. Viveu pouco deixando um gigante exemplo para a humanidade. Obrigado, Sophie Scholl! Deus cuide de ti.

[@johnmorgan4124]

✊🏴❤️👍

[@RobertCarlBurns]

Love you Sophie

[@Juliet_kagitbebek]

Dünya'da nasıl adalet bekleyebiliriz, davalarını hakkıyla savunmaya çalışan bu kadar az kişi varken? Ne kadar güzel, güneşli bir gün ve ben gitmek zorundayım. Ama benim ölümüm niye sorun olsun ki, eğer insanlar bizim sayemizde uyanırlarsa ve harekete geçerlerse?[ Sophie

[@Janique2100]

Richtig hübsches Mädchen =) Richtig mutig, eine Heldin =)

[@flygirl5743]

Listening to this today I drew parallels to the brave folk of Gaza giving out news of the genocide happening while wondering if they will still be alive in five minutes time

[@hjheidel]

ANTIFA

[@rockcraigaven6069]

反法西斯勇士永垂不朽！