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, and 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 ask me would 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 men's petty nations tear themselves apart

My land's only borders lie around my heart