Broken Belief

You were something for all to see.

Yeah, you impressed us with your style.

You showed us who you wanted to be.

You took your shot and missed it by a mile.

You’ve lost your way somehow.

Did you forget your vows?

You preach, we hear,

We all follow your stance.

We let you lift us up

And devote to be better.

Still you hide your secret within,

And we promise to never give in.

It’s the price we all will pay

Until we are forced to throw it all away.

Belief flows like the rain coming down.

It ain’t easy to keep your prayers alive.

We hoped you’d eventually come around

And your mistakes you’d avoid next time.

But how right it was back then.

Do you remember when?

You preach, we hear,

We all follow your stance.

We let you lift us up

And devote to be better.

Still you hide your secret within,

And we promise to never give in.

It’s the price we all will pay

Until we are forced to throw it all away.

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