Anthem lyrics
by Michael Ball
[Verse 1]
No man, no madness
Though their sad power may prevail
Can possess, conquer, my country's heart
They rise to fail
[Verse 2]
She is eternal
Long before nations' lines were drawn
Where no flags flew, and no armies stood
My land was born
[Pre-Chorus]
And you ask me why I love her
Through war, death and despair
She is the constant
We who don't care
[Chorus]
And you ask me would I leave her—but how?
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
[Non-Lyrical Vocals]
[Chorus]
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