How can it happen that every time

You ask us this question the answer seems like a lie?

You know what we're saying and you know what it means

And it's always sincere, God knows

But it never gets through to where you need



Before you were born someone kicked in the door

There's no place for you here, stay back where you belong

Before you were born someone kicked in the door

You are not wanted here anymore



God damn the people who left you in pain

God damn the father, without face, without name

God damn the lovers who never showed up

And God damn the wounds that show how deep a word can cut



Before you were born someone kicked in the door

There's no place for you here, stay back where you belong

Before you were born someone kicked in the door

You are not wanted here, stay back where you belong



And how can it happen, now that you know the cause

That nothing is changing and everything's wrong?

But pain is the healing, and the tears sting like alcohol

Just keep on their breathing,

We'll help you down the long, long road back home



Before you were born someone kicked in the door

There's no place for you here, stay back where you belong

Before you were born someone kicked in the door

You are not wanted here anymore