Lyrics: Eddy Bonte. Music: Lieven Sienma
Version 21 May 2011 Sant Llorenç de la Muga (ES) – De Pinte (BE)

 

When I washed upon your shore

you’re looking at me

like I’m Sahara folklore

 

I didn’t travel

just slipped from trap to trap

too many exits

no destination on my map.

 

I know religion’s

a consolation device

still I choose Virgins

‘stead of your game of dice

 

When I stacked all hope in a bag

You took bets on me 

For your second-hand racing track

 

 

Choruses:

 

1

Born on the wrong  side of our sea

The Mare Nostrum sells no pity

Born on the wrong side of our sea

The Mare Nostrum shows no pity.

 

2

Sent to the wrong shore of our sea

The Mare Nostrum kills dignity

Sent to the wrong shore of our sea

The Mare Nostrum drowns dignity.

 

3

Travelled the wrong route of our sea

The Mare Nostrum’s now my referee

Travelled the wrong route of our sea

The Mare Nostrum comes without guarantee.