Oh lord

so many souls

so many souls taken hostage.

in the banks,

in the bars,

in the comfort of our houses.

Oh lord,

we've been sold,

in shackles at the market.

by our hands,

by our feet,

imprisoned to our profit.

Oh lord,

thy name is cold

on the lips of the dishonest.

on their checks,

in their threats,

they've taken you for hostage.