Cântăre The dying breed

The Dying Breed



Everybody's pointing at the man up on the tightrope

Cheering while they hope that he will fall

Some think that he's funny

Some think that he's crazy

Fact is that his courage shames us all



I've heard it said that the truth cuts like a sword

And you can close your eyes but it cannot be ignored



CHORUS:

And I knew

He was one of the dying breed

He was one of the chosen few

Bound for the other side

And I watched

As he walked away alone

And everybody laughed

But I was the one who cried



The crowd was getting louder circling the stranger

They're acting like the freak show was in town

Some think he's a loser

Some think he's a dreamer

But either way they don't want him around



Just like hemlock hidden in a kiss

The most terrible gift is when you get your wish



(REPEAT CHORUS)



We all give too much away

Making deals with life to get us through

There's always one more price to pay

Until there's nothing left of you



Everybody's pointing at the man up on the tightrope

Waiting for the wind and placing bets

Some think he's a con man

And some think he's a mad man

But it's clear they see him as a threat



Oh you know the last laugh is the best

And heroes walk a road unlike the rest



(REPEAT CHORUS)



Written by Randy Stonehill and Dave Perkins

© 1986 Stonehillian Music/Word Music (a div. of Word, Inc.)/

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