I wish...
When I opened my mouth to speak
I heard myself say
What needs to be said
People see me writing words
And believe they match my voice
But the pen is mightier
Than the air in my lungs
Silence waves...
And I greet it like a friend
Digging graves
We're all just digging graves
Looking around...
The disaster is obvious
Yet my neighbors remain
Lovingly oblivious
I know I should revolt and
Raise my voice to speak
But something inside is broken now
Silence waves...
And I greet it like a friend
Digging graves
We're all just digging graves
Bow low...
Honor the sacred word
I'd speak a truth
If it wouldn't get me killed
Still I cannot lie
So my mouth is sewn shut
Lips and silver thread
Unable to smile again
Silence waves...
And I greet it like a friend
Digging graves
We're all just digging graves
credits
from Digging Graves (single),
released September 26, 2020
Tom Harter: voice, electric guitars, bass, drum programming
Lyrics and Music: Tom Harter
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Tom Harter at Waiting for Guitar Studios