how can it happen that every time   you ask us this question the answer seems like a lie   you know what we're saying and you know what it means   and it's always sincere god knows   but it never gets through to where you need      before you were born someone kicked in the door   there's no place for you here, stay back where you belong   before you were born someone kicked in the door   you are not wanted here, stay back where you belong      god damn the people who left you in pain   god damn the father without face, without name   and god damn the lovers who never showed up   and god damn the wounds that show how deep a word can cut      before you were born someone kicked in the door   there's no place for you here, stay back where you belong   before you were born someone kicked in the door   you are not wanted here, stay back where you belong      and how can it happen now that you know the cause   that nothing is changing and everything's wrong   but pain is the healing and the tears sting like alcohol   just keep on there breathing   we'll bring you down the long, long road back home