I've seen the river rising and I've been around the bend
I've followed thru with every single word that I have said
I've carried impure thoughts and refuse to bow my head
The good lord gave us freedom and to that I say amen
They're sent to judge and question well I question all events
That leave the guilty rich and the poor man clawing in defense
I shattered purgatory and I've walked among the dead
I sat with lifeless souls and bled until we all gave in
They never said it would be easy
Your penance comes from deep within
Blessed are the holy sons of virtue
And may you repent all your sins
We're all just simple creatures taught not to lead or stray
We're taught to congregate kneel down and line the pews to pray
Well I've got one small problem I don't believe in anything
But myself and that's the way that it will always be
They never said it would be easy
Your penance comes from deep within
Blessed are the holy sons of virtue
And may you repent all your sins
credits
from Reconcile,
released February 8, 2012
Clay Kelly - Drums
Garth Wade - Bass
Tony Stogiannos - Guitar
Kevin Roberge - Guitar/Vocals
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