Border Boys by FIELDS (IRL) Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It was a summer's eve
We crossed the reeds into the northern territory
Just a deck of cards on me
No breadcrumbs at my feet
We'd never stray too far away from the cornerstone
Embedded at the crossroads between Ballagh-bridge and home
We'd been well warned of the storm and of the cavalry sent by her Majesty in the interest of peace
If peace is love and there's no love like that of the family
Then why're they keeping mine from me?
I'd wonder on my way

[Chorus]
The border boys beat the drums of their fathers
The border boys beat the drums of their fathers
Till they come home
If they ever come home

[Verse 2]
Ten to nine, I'm intended for the parlour
Where the only armour you need is a hand and a patient mind
Come ten to nine, suddenly I find I'm in a stable
Hands bound, head bowed 'cause there's trouble along the line
[Chorus]
And the border boys beat the drums of their fathers
Border boys beat the drums of their fathers
Border boys beat the drums of their fathers
The border boys beat the drums of their fathers
I guess I'm not coming home

[Post-Chorus]
I'm not coming home
I'm not coming home
I'm not coming home

[Instrumental]

[Outro]
The border boys beat the drums of their fathers
I guess I'm not coming home