Tired and Ashamed lyrics

No child with an open mind should feel the burden on his shoulders

while we buy ourselves another day

He's been told not to be afraid and stares into the eyes of a stranger

while his parents start to beg and pray

And in reverse He's feeling worse...

No man should ever have to hide but in the end it's what he believes in

He's so close he can't see where he is

Disappear into slavery. Be blind, bow down, keep quiet and be happy

It's better to accept than to resist

Why do I try to cross the line and ignore the signs?

Another dream, or so it seems, is taking over me

And I might find a way to clear my mind on the other side

but again I look down and walk away tired and ashamed

He should have been in paradise. With every breath he's wearing himself down He's still hoping but he lost his smile

Although he never learned to cry his eyes are burning, red, wet and swollen Despite the shame he's feeling so alive

Fight your way through history

Guide me to what you wanted me to see

But hide these empty memories

Time will clean up after me

• Artist:For All We Know
• Album:For All We Know [2011]