I was born under a northern light Peering through rooflights at the sun-lines at midnight Straining my ears to hear the distant horns of ships at night I was born under a northern light Come on boys you know you've got them on the hop Remember to stand tall when we send you over the top Walk slow put out your chest, better the bullets to stop For you were born under a northern light You may think me below your high philosophy Born to be ruled over by those born to rule over me But when I stare at the horizon you do not see what I can see For you were not born under a northern light My feet they will seek the coldest winds when I'm awoken My eyes they will prefer to see the beauty in the broken My tongue it will prefer to speak with words that are unspoken For I was born under a northern light