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opiate69 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-20-06 11:38 PM
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An older song that seems to fit our present times...
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"A Farewell To Kings"

When they turn the pages of history
When these days have passed long ago
Will they read of us with sadness
For the seeds that we let grow?
We turned our gaze
From the castles in the distance
Eyes cast down
On the path of least resistance

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude and
Scoffing at the wise

The hypocrites are slandering
The sacred Halls of Truth
Ancient nobles showering
Their bitterness on youth
Can't we find the minds that made us strong?
Can't we learn to feel what's right
And what's wrong?
What's wrong?

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude and
Scoffing at the wise
Can't we raise our eyes and make a start?
Can't we find the minds to lead us
Closer to the heart?
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-20-06 11:42 PM
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1. Many old protest songs fit today's situation.
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otherlander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-21-06 12:09 AM
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2. Everything old is new again...
Wait....is that what I meant to say? I'm not good with phrases.
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