[Verse 1]
Ever since the world's existed
There's one thing that is certain
There are those who build walls
And those who open doors
Ah but this my love I'm thinking you already knew

[Verse 2]
For some it's always winter
While others have the spring
Some people find good fortune
While others never find a thing
Ah but this my love is something you already knew

[Chorus]
That's how it's always been
And I know you know it
There can be freedom only when nobody owns it
Going to say that again
'Cause I know you know it
There can be freedom only when nobody owns it

[Verse 3]
Of what use is the moon
If you don't have the night?
Of what use is a windmill
With no Quixote left who'll fight?
Ah but this my love is something you already knew
[Verse 4]
At some point on the horizon
Sky can be confused with earth
Some people dream of God
While others dream of wealth
But of course my love this is what you see out on the street

[Chorus]
It's how it's always been
And I know you know it
There can be freedom only when nobody owns it
Let me say that again
'Cause I know that we both know it
There can be freedom only when nobody owns it
When nobody owns it
When nobody owns it
When nobody owns it
When nobody owns it

[Verse 5]
Ever since the world's existed
There's one thing that is certain
Some people build walls
Others open doors