Slogans and Doves
The sorry, passive, sniveling meek
Turning the other cheek
You shall not inherit the earth
We’ll take it back, you’ll be the first
You must be strong, you won’t survive
Don’t fall for the pacifist lie
What’ll you do when push comes to shove
You won’t find peace through slogans and doves
Never see my heels, never beg to be free
Rather die in my boots, then live on my knees
What’ll it take to stand up and fight
Open your eyes and see the light
Your signs and chants do not faze them
Never let them make you the victim
When you’re beat, the odds to great
The best defense is anger and hate
‘cause sometimes when they won’t quit pushing
Violence… the only solution
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