Every Day Life (EDL) – Bystander lyrics

Shots they ring out every night in my community<
an audible testimony of another life that is soon to be either the creator or the victim of a circumstance enhance from this chance not standing there in a trance presiding over your child at the funeral or viewing believing all the lies that the media is spewing telling you that guns were meant for unlawful kill<
be not a puppet to television brainwashed at there will

BYSTANDER (4X)

Persecuted and put down on the playground every single day<
because when you go to school free lunch is what pays the way<
but keep your nose in the books and one day you'll come out ahead<
responsibilty is what is keeping the family fed<
strive for the goals that you set for yourself<
don't be ashamed that the aid will put the food on your shelf<
please understand that a child's words can rip the soul<
stay focused on Christ and stay in control

BYSTANDER (4X)

One thing is true that even people in love fight<
but don't blame yourself if things don't turn out so right<
you're still their child and they'll love you forever<
and this in no means you become a parents lever in a marital split<
where your welfare is at hand when push comes to shove<
they both love you and will stand up for the best interest in the name of the family<
it's not your fault in a love-gone-a -stray-tragedy

BYSTANDER (4X)