boy, I don't know why you run,
to make me believe you're standing still
while the courage of a thousand burning suns
sits weakened beneath your bill
I cannot pay.
I cannot pay for your shame.

and I cannot wait.

beauty isn't the only thing you see
and it can't be the only thing you need
but it will humble your bones
break at the knees,
and you will open up your bleeding eyes to see
what this really leads to.

man, take up your crown and run,
steady now, and certain with a wild, relentless will
you've been fashioned for this fight, this song
destined to reign and right these wrongs
and our hearts are waiting still
are waiting still for the sons of Men...

but I cannot stay.
fighting these tears as I pray.

beauty isn't the only thing you see
and it can't be the only thing you need
but it will humble your bones
break at the knees,
and you will open up your bleeding eyes to see
Who is really leading you...

you cannot wait.
and you cannot stay
fighting these fears, as the rest of us silently pray.

you are strong enough.
and you are good.

rise up.
take the courage of a thousand suns
burning in your chest
set ablaze your brothers and your sins

and, son of Man, we'll see this to the end...