[Musical intro] I'm running out of options My patience wereing thin I've given all this ground In hopes that you'd relent With every inch you take I've kept my self in check But there's a line you can not cross And your about to over step. I've turned the other cheek But you keep on taking more. Your about to see what happens When a good man goes to war. My reluctance to fight is not an absence of might. Its a desperate attempt to try a save your life. But make no mistake. If there can be peace I'll seek it. But if violence is your language. then you can bet... I SPEAK IT! My Meekness isn't weakness. It's tolerance in spades. But if you want to bet on violence. Then I'll raise you a crusade! Then I'll raise you a crusade! [10 second musical break down] The ground is stained and broken, The air is thick with dread. The echoes of the fallen, Reflect on what you've said. You pushed me to this darkness, You forced my hand to rise. Now witness the destruction, That blooms before your eyes. My reluctance to fight is not an absence of might. Its a desperate attempt to try a save your life. But make no mistake. If there can be peace I'll seek it. But if violence is your language. then you can bet... I SPEAK IT! [gut busting musical break down] This victory is hollow, These scars will never mend. The price of your transgression, A bitter, broken end. I offered you a path, A chance to walk away. But now you face the wrath, Of your destructive violent ways . [cresendo]This is the path you have chosen. You've left me no resort! You are a Cautionary tale... Of when a good man goes to war! Of when a good man goes to war! Of when a good man goes to war! [Raspy melodic vocals that rise to an angry finale] Love thy neighbor as thy self. Keep the peace and we'll be well. A measured man controls his rage. A hidden beast, tied in his cage. Called upon as a last resort. When there's no choice left... But for a good man to go to war! When a good man goes to war! WHEN A GOOD MAN GOES TO WAR! [Powerful abrupt finish]
