Come sing a melody, 'cause tonight, I cross the border There's no work here for us, so tonight, I cross the border Come sit and drink with me, and we'll toast to the old days Walk down the darkened streets, to the old and empty plaza There's no-one left at home, 'Cept the old, the widows and the Traficantes The tourists have all gone home, And the priests have abandoned their stations So please keep my children safe, and away from harm Pray to the saints that I make it home to see my family Come sing me a melody, 'cause tonight I cross the border There's nothing here for us, so tonight I cross the border