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.