Song for Victor Jara
Marty Willson-Piper
If these walls could speak
Of the things that you done
Behind metal doors
The beast you've become
With your pliers and chains
And a gun in your hand
But I'd rather die
Than to kneel in the sand
Hear my song
Sing along
Hear my song
History will condemn you I know
For my blood is wine
Though my agony's slow
And every scar
That you tear in my face
Is a river of life
For the whole human race
Hear my song
Sing along
Hear my song
Hail the light
Hail the kiss of your fist
I am laughing/crying out loud
As you're breaking my wrist
You will live in fear
Because there's thousands like me
Dare you see me die
With my dignity
Hear my song
Sing along
Hear my song
Sing along
Hear my song