Over the Border

Born into hate and polished by violence You take hold of your fate, you excavate silence You say, "I'm just happy to survive This land is our land" All of your needs and all of your hunger Your permanent pain now buried in thunder You said, "See you on the other side Come over the border" It's close to the bone; caresses, abrasion Blessings and blame, consent and persuasion And I said, "I love you, but don't cry 'Cause that ain't an order Living alone, I'm close to your heartbeat And you're feeling at home when you stand on your own feet And I saw the morning in your smile Come over the border (I see you on the other side Over the border See you on the other side) (I see you on the other side Over the border See you on the other side) (Over the)