On Their Behalf Lyrics - Coalesce

Desperation, you've tempted me on 

Too many times for me to 

Turn my back on you again 

I lust for your gift to ease the pain 

For us all 

Accept the fact that their death 

Can prevent our fears 

Not the plot of cowardice 

But the birth of a savior 

Acceptance of a martyr's role 

Extricate these demons from sight 

Risking life and limb 

Vigil martyr, set the foundation 

Of tolerance at any extreme 

Even the price of suicide 

Even a price so high as this 

The seas of love must part 

To act on their behalf 

For while we weep, they still rape 

Raping our patience for change 

Off the hook for feigned insanity 

But not off the hook from the public 

In the media and in the flesh 

A crucifixion will be in order 

A celebration of politically corrects death 

We will dance with our children once again 

Their security is reinstated 

By this bastard's sacrifice