Genja - Boots on Another Shore

I write songs based on how I’m feeling in the moment or whatever I’m thinking about at the time. That’s why the songs are as varied as life itself. Maybe some of them will resonate with you. Best regards, Genja -------------------------------------------------------- Boots on Another Shore is a powerful anti-war spoken word track that reflects on how history keeps repeating through global conflicts across different eras and continents. From Europe’s battlefields to modern wars in the Middle East and Asia, the lyrics draw a striking connection between past and present interventions, highlighting the cycle of conflict and consequence. This video delivers intense, thought-provoking political storytelling with a haunting tone that challenges how we view war, borders, and power. Perfect for fans of anti-war poetry, geopolitical commentary, protest music, and historical reflection. -------------------------------------------------------- Atlantic waters, cannons roar Tripoli knocking at the door Algiers burning in the sun Mexico, another run Cuba calling, Puerto Rico Philippines, we're here to free you China hears the Boxer cry Another flag is passing by One more map, one more line History repeats on borrowed time We've seen this movie all before Boots on another distant shore Every decade, every land Another promise, another stand If they came for them one day What makes you think they'll stay away? Look around, the headlines blend Will your border be the next to mend? France and Belgium, trenches deep Germany wakes from broken sleep Italy, the final fight Japan disappears in firelight Korea frozen, split in two Lebanon already knew Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Smoke became the melody Every speech sounds brave and wise Every victory has a price We've seen this movie all before Boots on another distant shore Every decade, every land Another promise, another stand If they came for them one day What makes you think they'll stay away? Is your country still unknown Or just another stepping stone? Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Grenada, Panama, Libya In the morning sun Kuwait, Iraq One more war has just begun Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia Remember still Kosovo, Afghanistan Another mission strong Pakistan in shadow night Yemen under distant flight Syria echoes through the flame Different battlefield, same game Who writes history? Who keeps score? Who decides what freedom's for? From Tripoli to Kandahar No destination seems too far Every generation learns How another conflict burns Maybe not today, not now Maybe not beneath your cloud But if history keeps its trend Have they fought inside your land? If not, when? When?