Dancing Before Dawn
I watched the children dancing before dawn
Cold hands around the barrel of my gun
Voices told me my poor youth was gone.
Stalwart Defender, my weapon not drawn
Living in a way that will never be won
I watched the children dancing before dawn.
Eyes unmoving. Forbidden to yawn
Would pay anything to get some fun
Voices told me my poor youth was gone.
Slaves died free while I was a pawn
Dead already, though my life's just begun
I watched the children dancing before dawn.
Just what they needed a man with brawn
Smart enough to take orders, too stupid to run
Voices told me my poor youth was gone.
Remains of enemies scattered on the lawn
Their naked lies now hidden from the sun
I watched the children dancing before dawn
Voices told me my poor youth was gone.