Lyric discussion by fnugget 

Cover art for Don't Dream It's Over lyrics by Sixpence None the Richer

I have taken in historical context. i.e. Berlin wall. Specifically, the building of, as "they come, they come, to build a wall between us". Anyway, short responses mean we know our stuff, and we aren't bsing for an answer. See, Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over.