Both sides

Is this the will of Allah I see before my eyes?
Or is this death I fear falling from the skies?
Is it martyrdom to take a thousand lives
The slaughter of the innocents, our children and wives
There's blood upon the walls, it's seeping through the cracks
How many children will die in the next futile attack

A child of time steps out of line to seek her own salvation
Tied to her waist life's bitter taste of divine retribution
When knives are drawn we pour our scorn upon tides of destitution
In a world of fear a thousand tears are shed in desperation
I hear your cries, I hear their lies but this is no solution

Is this the hand of God I see before my eyes?
Or is it death I fear falling from the skies?
Is this a liberation army or politicians lies
Will we find the truth before another child dies
They came to save you from yourselves as so often before
They gave you back your freedom to take pity on the poor

The enigma lies between the eyes of illustrious politicians
With secret deals and what they steal bring plans to fruition
They've changed the face and taken the place of our former patricians
But who to attack and stab in the back remains the illusion
For if we look at both sides our hearts will collide to draw our own conclusion

Steve Phillips 05/12/2005