No man, no madness

Though their sad power may prevail

Can possess, conquer, my country's heart

They rise to fail



She is eternal

Long before nations' lines were drawn

When no flags flew, when no armies stood

My land was born



And you ask me why I love her

Through wars, death, and despair

She is the constant

We who don't care



And you wonder why I leave her

But how?

I cross over borders but I'm still there now



How can I leave her?

Where would I start?

Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart

My land's only borders lie around my heart