They’ll use your words
against you.
Everything you’ve ever said.
They’ll turn your world
against you.
Never to be heard again.
If you don’t hold
their message
on a sign above your head,
they’ll cut you down,
son.
That’s the way
that their hatred is spread.
They’ll judge you harshly,
son.
For things you’ve never done.
Because they have enemies
and you look just like one.
They worship their fear,
that much is clear.
And a terrified creature
is a dangerous one.
Be wise in their ways,
but don’t fall for the lie.
Hatred is no way to live
and a terribly way to die.
You’re gonna hear
a little bit of truth
threaded through every line.
The funny thing is
it happens just like this
every single time.
They’re gonna try
to march you off to war.
If you’re far away
you cannot bar the door.
There’s no hiding
what’s going on
anymore.
It’s best if I show you
what this world has is store.
It’s never gonna be easy,
and it’ll never be fair.
Good things come
to those who work
and the world gets better
only when we care.
You’ll see them glare,
but keep your head
when everyone else
is losing theirs,
and you’ll do well,
son.
You have as good a chance
as anyone.
DJR – 2022
