Bandurka Gifts - Oath You Swore Lyrics

You swore an oath with your hand held high
To protect the people not cast aside
But now you say "Write down their names"
Turning neighbors into targets of shame
Talking of lists you divide and break
Pointing fingers with words laced in hate
Impartial hands that's what you swore
But now your hate is at our door
Can't you see what's slipping away?
The trust we gave now led astray
Sworn to justice sworn to truth
But you're tearing down the roof
Rise up now it's time to care
We need a better way be fair
Reclaim your promise stand up tall
Honor the oath you swore to all
You called them "locusts" fueling the fire
A hate crime from someone we should admire
The badge you wear was meant to shield
But now it's used to harm and yield
Your hate-stained words they scar the law
Betraying the trust we once saw
You were meant to lead to stand tall
But now your actions endanger us all
Can't you see what's slipping away?
The trust we gave now led astray
Sworn to justice sworn to truth
But you're tearing down the roof
Rise up now it's time to care
We need a better way be fair
Reclaim your promise stand up tall
Honor the oath you swore to all
You wear the badge but where's the pride?
When did justice fall to the side?
This divide you fuel you know it's all wrong
We need unity where we all belong
The power's in your hands to choose
Lead with honor there's too much to lose
Can't you see what's slipping away?
The trust we gave now led astray
Sworn to justice sworn to truth
But you're tearing down the roof
Rise up now it's time to care
We need a better way be fair
Reclaim your promise stand up tall
Honor the oath you swore to all
The oath you took still carries weight
It's not too late to change your fate
Stand with us we're standing tall
To bring justice back for one and all