The local situation gets more serious
Staying around would be dangerous
Youngsters have to take this opportunity
And leave behind their known community
They sneaked on board in different ways
Inside there was just little space
The ship police grabbed them by the neck
With so many it was all hands on deck
The captain is a hero to them all
They should leave the ship, but he stood tall
We’ll keep you on board, all of you
Working for this trip is what you’ll do
37, leaving home and hearth behind
37, have been treated all unkind
37, never received an excuse
37, it’s political abuse
At arrival being sent straight to jail
Without any chance to go on bail
They think they’re here to get asylum
Wondering why not us, but why them
After four months sent back to their origin
Behind mesh, just like a pigeon
Their lives are truly at stake
It makes the world’s foundation shake
A lot of countries want to let them in
But the stiff heads, they do not give in
Their destination gets closer and closer
It’s clear, this operation ain’t kosher
37, leaving home and hearth behind
37, have been treated all unkind
37, never received an excuse
37, it’s political abuse
Risk of embargo, politicians throw the dice
They get dropped at a place of compromise
They’re settled and then after four years
Again, the old enemy appears
The local situation gets more serious
Staying around would be dangerous
Youngsters have to take this opportunity
And leave behind their known community
This time they’re boarding officially
And experience the whole journey legally
But for this trip they are forced to pay the bill
Despite being brought there against their will
37, leaving home and hearth behind
37, have been treated all unkind
37, never received an excuse
37, it’s political abuse