Europa
Molly Nilsson Lyrics

The borders are only lines in the sand
The borders between countries are not natural, they exist because humans have drawn them on the sand.

The borders are divided by land
National borders are physical barriers on the ground.

And invented by men
Humans invented borders, they do not exist in nature.

The birds all fly high in the sky
Birds can fly freely without any national borders or restrictions.

But the birds have never heard
Birds are not aware of human-created borders and the concept of nationality.

About Europe, about you
Birds do not know anything about Europe or any other continent, or about the individual humans living there.

The girls with bright eyes
Young women with hope and optimism.

Rides away on dreams of lies
They pursue their dreams, which may not always be realistic or truthful.

Into Europe
They aspire to move to Europe and chase their dreams there.

The sun has always been setting in the west
The sunset occurs in the west, which has been a fact since the beginning of time.

So the sun must know where the setting is the best
As the sun always sets in the west, it knows where the best place to set is.

What a mother's nightmares can't bear
Some situations are so terrifying that even a mother's worst nightmares cannot compare.

A cruel world does on it's own
The world can be a cruel and harsh place, without any regard for an individual's suffering.

She said she'd call when she's there
Someone promised to call after reaching a certain place.

Must be something wrong with the phone
Since the call did not happen, there is an assumption that the phone might not be working.

The phones all over Europe
This issue is not isolated to a single area, but is a widespread problem throughout Europe.

Is the future any brighter?
Is there any hope for a better future?

Is the darkness any lighter in Europe?
Is there any respite from the pervasive darkness and problems in Europe?

I met Joy in London, she used to love to sing
The singer met Joy in London and knows that she used to enjoy singing.

But now she's not singing about anything
However, Joy is no longer singing, and appears to have lost her passion and drive.

"Gotta work to make your way
In Europe, one must work hard and persist to achieve their dreams

Better work if you wanna stay"
If one desires to remain in Europe, they must consistently work hard.

So now she's working for you, for Europe
Maybe Joy, out of necessity, has decided to stay in Europe and is working hard there to succeed.

No matter how many times that story's been told
Even though this narrative has been repeated many times, it is still relevant and meaningful.

How history repeats itself
History can repeat itself, and current challenges or issues may have parallels with past events.

And some stories never grow old
Some narratives or themes retain their impact, no matter how much time passes.

And they call her
Europe is personified as a woman.

Europe
This line repeats the personification of Europe, as if to emphasize its importance or significance.