I'm sure they have reasons.
I'm sure they sound good.
And however they preach them,
They are understood.
But I see the damage,
And I feel the loss
Inflicted by faith and justice
And their noble cause.
And I stand on the rubble
Caused by their shaky ground.
All else has crumbled,
Why haven't they fallen down?
And I stand, not silenced,
But my screams are not heard.
They are drowned out amongst
The sound of their solemn word.
And their intent's not malicious,
I know they believe,
But this is the outcome
Of the the ideas they preach.
It's not enough not to mean it.
And a sorry won't do.
We're both fighting for something,
Why am I not right too?
If you are so sure that
Your cause is better than mine,
Then by all means continue,
And, to the damage, be blind.
Or claim the loss is worth
The future you're fighting for.
And that the ends will justify
All casualties of war.
But as you rally your soldiers
By any means,
Give a big speech,
Pull on their heart strings,
Remember that it's only one story;
It's only one side.
And if you silence me now
You'll never hear mine.