On the north side of the border There's a place where they sell liquor On the boardwalk they go dancing And in the town hall they show pictures Colours light up the air at night Couple off into the warmth of darkness Let them carry our note to the crowds From the pavilion where the bands play On a May Day On a May Day Here's a mayday Hear our mayday This rebellion of the fallen This rebellion is our calling March to the sound of scripture But in our hearts we are not listening I want to reach out and bring together All the millions feeling out of place Waiting alone in a silent shade Until the sunlight catches up to my face On a May Day On a May Day Here's a mayday Hear our mayday Satin and velvet is our bondage Muzzled by our metal corsets Use us up like blood and confetti This world won't change unless we force it Their arm won't bend unless we force it World won't change unless we force it Their arm won't bend unless we force it World won't change unless we force it On a May Day On a May Day Here's a mayday Hear our mayday