Trumpet Tongue

I went down for the last time
Long list of last times
To find that evermore
Made my way headed east bound
Through rows and rows of your town
Slavers on its shores
I held out my hand to you
And you chained the way I saw the world
Nailed shame to my shoulder blades
Desperation ordered me to pull

And you say you're not like me
And you say that I am free

Lord up and storm that hill
When you need something to steel your will
Tell me when did compromise
Become a dirty word in your eyes
Why is it you're still surprised
When you lay waste to my kind
Even if your prayers were true
Why would any god ever forgive you

And you say you're not my kind
And you say you want time

You gave away ten thousand fish
Then asked ten thousand followers to make a wish
You came down and welcomed me
And made damn sure everyone could see
All you gave was a show
And I'll make sure everybody you know knows
Ten thousand times you took for every once you gave

And you say you forgive me
And you say you come in peace