[Verse 1] They teach us flags before our names Draw deeper lines Then pass the blame Sell plastic guns to frightened kids Call it safety Call it "just the way it is" But I have seen a stranger's face Look just like mine in a different place Same tired eyes Same hungry dream We both are caught in the same old machine [Chorus] I won't die for your borders I won't bleed for your pride Every brother Every sister On the other side Lay the weapons in the water Let the old claims rust Peace is not a prayer we whisper Peace is what we choose and trust [Verse 2] They build tall walls around their gold Hide clean water Leave hearts cold Turn quiet towns to training grounds Then blame the children for the sound But I have heard a mother cry In every language Same sharp knife She doesn't care which flag is burned She wants her baby to return [Chorus] I won't die for your borders I won't bleed for your pride Every brother Every sister On the other side Lay the weapons in the water Let the old claims rust Peace is not a prayer we whisper Peace is what we choose and trust [Bridge] No more kings of broken bones (oh no) No more crowns on skulls and stones Every street Every last brigade Turn the march into a human chain Every color Every tongue All our stories braided strong If one of us is under boot None of us are truly free at all [Chorus] I won't die for your borders I won't bleed for your pride Every brother Every sister On the other side Lay the weapons in the water Let the old claims rust Peace is not a dream for later Peace is us Right here In us [Bridge] [Wailing Guitar Solo] [Outro}
