You weren't white enough to be mentioned
As someone that your country looks for
You weren't white enough to fight for you
For the white ones they went on a bloody war

You weren't white enough to say they know
Something about where you were found
You weren't white enough for discussion
Your file is thrown on the prime minister's ground

You weren't white enough to be negotiated for
You were just a glimpse on the nation's mind
You weren't white enough to visit your grave
And though you weren't a soldier, you were still brave...

But you are my brother enough to thank you
And by God, it is far too late for that.