Lyrics by Chris Cornell

Music by Kim Thayil

Little Joe, run for the border

Leave your home

Go where the reptiles roam

On the side of the border that is your home

Little Joe, eyes of your lover look back on you

As you run for cover

Though stick and fire and may break your bones

There’s a light in the tunnel that leads you home

Little Joe, just like your father

Your eyes will water, your guts will splatter

Though sticks and fire, sticks and fire

Won’t break your bones, it is a lie

Little Joe, run for the border

Leave your mother and father

Go to where the reptiles roam

They’re waiting for you, Little Joe