Jason Vitelli - The Persecuted Lyrics

Have we the courage to carry this load
Its weight carries our joys?
Forty reasons to give up this cause
When struggle is all you find

Rations run thin, we shrink into skin and bones
Yet I will give the deepest thanks to those who will despise us

Building courage to proudly wear this badge
Its coat of arms carry our pain
Countless reasons to behold these truths
When salvation is what we've found

We have known this for so long, you know
The trouble we have caused

Rations run thin they shrink but still we will gloat
And I'll be sure to tip my hat to those who will despise us

Our case is made and the gavel has landed
It won't be supplanted
This moment lifts all of our doubts as your hand touches mine
The night sky clears up and the museum is still open
Exhibits smear our sights
As we embrace in its backlight
The tunnels, the endless tunnels echo so right
So right, so right

Recover, restart as our lies tear apart into dust
And I'll be sure to tip my hat to those who will despise us, despise us
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