Ciara:
Belfast, the city, it’s complicated
It's the very place where I was created
It’s met me with some hostility
But it’s the city where I built my community
It’s the root of our cultural identities
Lets make our dreams a reality
Let’s say “Ní neart go cur le chéile”
Hello to the new, don’t let the past fail ya
Bev:
It's no joke not fitting the mould
When you're growing up in a DUP stronghold
I couldn't understand why they don't see what I see
This place would be better if we worked together with respect and less greed
They try and take our rights
I didn't come up the bann in a bubble, I'll stay and fight
Gi'e the bigots a run for their money
Cuz there's nae place like it when it's sunny
All:
Everybody leaves, nothing changes
I’ll stay here and create the spaces
Beth:
It’s not easy to come from a place like this
I honestly get why people call it quits
Themmuns and ussuns, it’s a constant struggle
Everything always comes back to the troubles
But it’s been 30 years, that time has passed
We’ve got to release the dead hand of the past
Throw it away, we’ll tell the higher powers
Alternative Ulster, Grab it, change it, it’s ours
Alanah:
Arrived looking for a piece of mind
Found a city just trying to mind the peace
It’s typical to diminish from the outside
But roots grow deeper than some choose to believe
It’s not about the feet planted in the past
Or casting out the seeds they continue to sow
The spoils may take some time to reach you
But you’ve got to lay foundation to build your home
All:
Everybody leaves, nothing changes
I’ll stay here and create the spaces
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