The Coalminer's Beat – Free Thinker's Device lyrics

he didn't have to tell his story
the hesitation in his eyes, said more than
a book he could have written
"free thinkers device"

he's got a friendly looking haircut
the collars white the jacket clean
but ther were no doubts about the way things
turned out wrong ... like a victim

he said: i quit! you are the hero
they trust you like they are blind
'cause you say the words they are longing to hear
you are the hero - i'm lost in a crowded room
contempt is the prize that they forced upon me

"maybe it's me just gettin' older
although i know that tolerance
is not my strength i try to listen
but i don't understand"
he talked until the dawn was breakin'
like he'd forgotten all around
with every word his eyes were bleedin'
his mouth was a drain - there to swallow.