Here on these hours
The sun hangs over
The parallel, a spell
We feel the myth, the distance like a metal case

My family, the limbs of which, spread
The body of this land
I'll pour my blood on this place
To keep you safe, keep you safe

We'll send it home, balikbayan. We'll send it home, balikbayan

The heavy freight, it carried
The weight, of a better life
You separate, your kids get old
The air gets cold, we feel alone

Our country, this in between
The hours hang; we're still not paid
We'll fold our clothes, and write our notes -
Send them home, send them home

We'll send it home, balikbayan
We'll send it home, balikbayan