Borderline Battle Cry

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Old towns changing Storefront signs Tongues I never heard in my life Folks back home feel pushed aside Wonder who decides what’s right Kids ask questions at the game What’s this place gonna be called one day News keeps shouting from both sides Truth gets buried in the fight [Chorus] This is our line in the dust Hands on hearts Say “enough” We’ve been quiet Holding back But we’re standing where we stand We’re standing where we stand [Verse 2] Some just want a place that’s safe Some want laws we all obey I see fear in every face When we talk we shout Not pray Leaders hiding Counting votes We’re the ones out in the cold People boiling Slow and low Storm clouds heavy on the road [Chorus] [Bridge] [low vocal register] Bagpipes wail like a warning Drums like boots on the ground Are we brothers Are we strangers What kind of flag comes out? [crescendo] If we’re gonna fight for something Better know what that means Guard the doors Guard our children Guard our souls from turning mean [Chorus]