Ropes Around Their Neck

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The longest stairs I’ve ever climbed
I see the hangman with his rope
The priest is praying for me
Inside we both know; there ain’t no hope
With every second ticking by
My heart is racing to the beat
How can my legs stand firm and strong
With nothing under my feet?
I stare into the crowd
They’re screaming, crying so loud
Then they began to disappear
My head was bagged my hands were bound
Before he dropped me to the ground
Saw something I did not expect
I couldn't help but start to smile
Oh, for they too had ropes around their neck…
So may he cast the first stone
The man who’s lived without a sin
If that was true to this reality
The bloody stoning’s would never begin
I guess that I could be the fall guy
I guess they need someone to blame
They need someone to point their finger at
They need someone to take their pain
He pulled the noose so tight
They finished reading me my rights
I wasn’t shaking any longer, no no
No, I did not put up a fight
And then he pulled me to the ground, oh yeah
I gave a laugh with much respect
They couldn’t tell why I was laughing, no
But they too had ropes around their neck…
You may be laughing while I’m burning, yeah yeah
You think you’re rid of me at last
But I’m the one that y’all will see so clearly
Once you take off your lying masks
At least I’ve lived it to the fullest
You waste your day in such regret
I may be swinging from the noose so dead
But you’re the ones who live with rope around your neck
So I may be swinging from a noose so dead
But they're the ones who live with ropes around their neck…

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from Mitch Tones Band, released October 31, 2018

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Mitch Tones Band Greenbank, Ontario

The Mitch Tones Band has been busy building their reputation across the Toronto region as a group of ruthless and energetic entertainers. With a thunderous style, this rowdy band of back-road rockers deliver a compelling performance of heavy blues rock. With honesty in their song, this group of young, driven musicians will leave you enthralled long after the curtains draw! ... more

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