We didn't think very hard about where we came from And how that in itself could do us so wrong We didn't bother to learn anyone else's language You don't need many words for a drunk conversation As we traveled through each foreign land We heard their jokes, and we wanted in So, we called ourselves Canadian Yeah, colour us Canadian We're all stopped at the border No one's getting through This passport once was golden - guess that's no longer true It wasn't drugs or cash - all that used to matter It was a simple stare, and we knew not to feel flattered. When did it all go wrong? I'd like to know We'd call ourselves Canadian - anything but American.