Terrorist

The work of "Mhara Costello"
22nd August 2011



Transcript

Just a Word


'Terrorist' is just a word, one I wish I'd never heard


When it's used to vilify, without the need to question why


Only fools would swift condemn, that which has not befallen them


Until you know what lies behind, the actions of a tortured mind


Thank your God for sparing you, the suffering others have lived through


Where are the cries of just demand, for Arabs driven from their land?


Blame the victim, turn the cheek, praise the bully, kick the weak!


Mock the man who truth does speak


Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy, greed, corruption, torture, lies!


Blair invasion, sly persuasion, annihilation, massacred nation


Keep on running, karma's coming!


Money talks, truth walks, oil spills, greed kills


Tide is turning, London's burning!


Bombs will fall and blood will flow, as sure as my own name I know


Until corrupt dictators go, brutal, rotten, to the core


Their day has come, they rule no more


Show me the man who will not fight, to save his child, his home, his right!


You can call him what you like, you're not in his sorry plight


Cowards stay and Martyrs go, I know not where, but this I know


Speak your truth and stand your ground, fight your corner


When all around, point the finger, purse the lips, pin the label, 'Terrorist'!


Just a word, but one that sticks, even when the cap don't fit


But for the grace of God go I, remember that, before you cry


False accusation, names of shame, at those who may not be to blame,


Their crime, refused to play the game, of meek acceptance, dumbing down,


Your life, your choice; Warrior / Clown