All your praise
Cannot erase
How we got to now
Promises broken
Words misspoken
And actions we did allow
We thought we knew
Enough to pursue
Greater good for the kingdom
But fear we inspired
With all that transpired
Birthed tyranny instead of freedom
Now barbarians are at the gate
Who’s worse–them or those our people truly hate?
We have earned their ire
And as we abuse away
The power that kept our real enemy at bay
We have lit the match
To set our world on fire