No man, no madness-- Though their sad Power may prevail-- Can possess, conquer My country's heart They rise to fail She is eternal-- Long before Nations' lines were drawn When no flags flew When no armies stood-- My land was born And you ask me Why I love her Through wars d**h and despair-- She is the constant We who don't care And you wonder Will I leave her-- But how? I cross over borders But I'm still there now How could I leave her? Where would I start? Let man's petty nations Tear themselves apart My land's only borders Lie around my heart