I was born under a northern light
Peering through rooflights at the sun-lines at midnight
Straining my ears to hear the distant horns of ships at night
I was born under a northern light
Come on boys you know you've got them on the hop
Remember to stand tall when we send you over the top
Walk slow put out your chest, better the bullets to stop
For you were born under a northern light
You may think me below your high philosophy
Born to be ruled over by those born to rule over me
But when I stare at the horizon you do not see what I can see
For you were not born under a northern light
My feet they will seek the coldest winds when I'm awoken
My eyes they will prefer to see the beauty in the broken
My tongue it will prefer to speak with words that are unspoken
For I was born under a northern light
