Alien (Hold On to Your Dreams)

Midnight near the border Trying to cross the Rio Grande Runnin' with coyotes To where the streets are paved with gold Diving underwater When you hear the helicopter Knowing it's all been less than worthless If you see the border patrol Hiding in the shadows So scared that you want to scream But you dare not make a sound If you want to hold on to your dreams Hold on, it may not be a lot Hold on, 'cause you know it's all you got No matter the consequences Or the fear that grips your senses You have got to hold on to your dreams Down at Western Union Sending cash back to your family Drinking down cerveza Where the lights are very low Your mind may start to wander When you think about your village The woman that you love so much Who's still in Mexico At just two bucks an hour There is little to redeem this life Except that in your mind you're tryin' To hold on to your dreams Hold on, it may not be a lot Hold on, 'cause you know it's all you got No matter the consequences Or the fear that grips your senses You have got to hold on to your dreams City of the Angels With its bright light fascination Only adds to the confusion That your mind must now endure The gringos take advantage When they know that you're illegal You avoid la policía Like a plague that can't be cured Paying la mordida You find out just what pollo means But you dare not file complaints If you want to hold on to your dreams Hold on, it may not be a lot Hold on, 'cause you know it's all you got No matter the consequences Or the fear that grips your senses You have got to hold on to your dreams Hold on, it may not be a lot but I'm holding on 'Cause you know it's all you got No matter the consequences Or the fear that grips your senses You have got to hold on to your dreams Hold on, it may not be a lot but I'm holding on 'Cause you know it's all you got No matter the consequences Or the fear that grips your senses You have got to hold on to your dreams, yeah