Chain Of Command

from The Wisdom Of Crowds by Former Monarchs

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Do what you will to our command
We're trading blows yet still we stand
Occupy as we say
On this day none to blame
But we were taken by fractious men
Everyone should play a part in this

It's quiet but not for long
The tales of our fathers before are still on song
The respite excites the soul
You feel if it only would hold we'd gain control

The time will pass, you'll forget
The way that we were when we met
You built defensive lines
They'll be breached this time

What is there to show for it
With all of our battles fought
Nothing, for we recommit
With all of the glory we sought
The time has come to question it
The lull that we reveled in
Has been lost for now

Do what you will to our command
We're trading blows yet still we stand
Bide the time, we fenced the lines, we stemmed the tide on which they thrive

But they're not giving in
Nothing's like that
Hope is the eternal sin
Chips away at
Rules that were put in place to end disgrace, yet
We know
That they'll maintain the status quo for good

What is there to show for it
With all of our battles fought
Nothing, for we recommit
With all of the glory we sought
The time has come to question it
The lull that we reveled in
Has been lost for now

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from The Wisdom Of Crowds, released May 28, 2011

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Former Monarchs Cork, Ireland

Former Monarchs are an alternative rock group from Cork Ireland. Labelled "Ones to watch" by the BBC, their debut album "The Cost of Living" will be released on Mountains of Records on March 24th, 2014.

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