WALLS

If these walls could talk they’d say “Tear me down”
I’ve seen enough misery in this strange little town
There’s a cold that collects in the concrete and the stone
If these walls could talk they’d say “Tear me down”

If these walls could talk what story would they tell?
Would they speak of the sorrow, the secrets of hell?
The weight of the years, of blue and silent tears
Shed by those who walk alone, pretending no fear

Things to catch your attention
Things to make you believe
No matter the situation you can always achieve

If these walls could sing what would be their song?
A blues for the broken with a chain gain gong
An aria of inchoate life to right all the wrongs
If these walls could sing they’d cry “Tear me down”

If these walls could talk what would they say
Of life after death, the flash of a blade?
Hate in secret corners, of plots hatched up on the tiers
How a sibilant whisper falls on the wrong ears

Trying to solve problems
Through war never works
Love, support and brotherhood heal brokenness and hurt

If these walls could talk they’d say “Don’t be afraid”
Into paradise you’ll go, Love will show the way
See the sage so enraged by hopelessness and doubt
He shall be redeemed when the walls come down

If these walls could talk
If these walls could talk
If these walls could talk
They’d say “Tear me down”

If these walls could talk
If these walls could talk
If these walls could talk
They’d say “Tear me down”