People around every corner Seem to smile and say We don't care what your name is, boy We'll never turn you away There’s a song called ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ in which the songwriter talks of a land that is welcoming to anyone, no matter who you are or where you come from. He longs for this place because it provides him sanctuary from the busy, backstabbing, paranoid nature of everyday life. This song, as its name suggests, is named after the River Mersey. It was recorded and released by a band called