Nature, nurture, heaven and home Sum of all and by them driven To conquer every mountain shown But have never crossed the river Braved the forest braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own Yet I'm helpless by the river
Angel, angel what have I done? I've faced the quakes the wind, the fire I've conquered country, crown, and throne Why can't I cross this river?
Pay no mind to the battles you've won It'll take a lot more than rage and muscle Open your heart and hands my son Or you'll never make it over the river
It'll take a lot more that words and guns A whole lot more than riches and muscle The hands of the many must join as one And together we'll cross the river