I was rewarded for violence
When I finally made my way home
Voices of reason were silenced
I was amazed how the children had grown
La da da da, la da da da

And the signs read business as usual
As the blue blooded river ran it's course
And I gave you my love, it was all that I had
And we swore, for better or worse

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My mind it frequently wanders
Then it comes back to earth with the rain
That dampens the hellfires of hatred
When someone needs someone to blame
La da da da, la da da da

And the signs read business as usual
As the bloody red river ran it's course
And as one child is born, another one is torn
Because someone wants a divorce

And as voices of reason are silenced
I hang my head with the shame
Can't you see we're all being rewarded for violence again

La da da da, la da da dee
I'm out of mind, far out to sea
La da da da, la da da dee
I'm out of mind, far out to sea

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And the signs say business as usual
As the blue blooded river runs it's course
And I give you my love, because it's all that I have
And we swear, for better or worse

But then come the day of rememberance
Let the children whisper my name
When the wreath that is laid
Rewards me for violence again

La da da da, la da da dee
I'm out of mind, far out to sea
La da da da, la da da dee
I'm out of mind, far out to sea

Words and Music Copyright Darren Poyzer